1) 🇮🇳National Manipur Assembly Session: The Manipur Legislative Assembly is set to convene on Thursday afternoon after a hiatus of over 1.5 years, following the swearing-in of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Chief Minister. Motion of Thanks: The Lok Sabha passed the 'Motion of Thanks' on the President’s Address amidst opposition uproar, notably without a concluding reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM’s Malaysia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin a two-day visit to Malaysia this Saturday to bolster bilateral cooperation in trade, maritime security, and energy. Free Coaching Initiative: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has partnered with Physics Wallah Foundation to provide free online coaching for SSC, UPSC, and Banking exams to 5,000 students from SC/OBC categories annually. 2) 🌍International Winter Olympics Opening: The 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina 2026) officially kicks off today, 6 February, in Italy. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for tonight at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. US-Iran Diplomacy: Reports indicate a potential diplomatic meeting in Istanbul between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to de-escalate regional tensions. Grammy Awards 2026: In recent cultural updates, Bad Bunny secured 'Album of the Year' at the 67th Grammy Awards, surpassing nominees like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. 3) 💰Economy India–US Trade Deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and the US will sign the first tranche of a significant trade agreement by mid-March. US tariffs on Indian goods are expected to drop to 18%. Currency Gains: The Indian Rupee gained 1.2% to reach 90.4 per dollar, marking one of its best sessions following the positive developments in India–US trade relations. Corporate Moves: Adani Group has signed a helicopter deal with Italy’s Leonardo, while Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is in discussions with the IT Ministry regarding objectionable AI-generated images. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: Observed globally on 6 February to raise awareness and eliminate this human rights violation. World War Orphans Day: Marked today to highlight the plight of children orphaned by war and to advocate for their well-being. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Yumnam Khemchand Singh: The newly appointed Chief Minister of Manipur, taking charge at a critical juncture as the state assembly resumes its sessions after a long delay. Margaret Calvert: The legendary designer responsible for Britain's road signage system, who is being celebrated as she turns 90. 6) 🏅Sports Milano Cortina 2026: India is represented by two athletes at the Winter Olympics: Arif Mohammad Khan(Alpine Skiing) and Stanzin Lundup (Cross-Country Skiing). WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League final, aiming for their first title in four attempts. Cricket Boycott: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering invoking the 'Force Majeure' clause to defend its withdrawal from the T20 World Cup fixture against India. 7) 🏆Awards Death Sentence for War Crimes: The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has sentenced former Awami League MP Muhammad Saiful Islam to death for crimes committed during the 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. Most Affordable City: Delhi has been ranked as the world's most affordable city for international students in a report by Knight Frank and Quacquarelli Symonds. 8) ⭐️Other important significance JEE Main 2026: The objection window for the JEE Main Paper 1 provisional answer key closes today, 6 February, at 11:50 pm. Health Awareness: February remains a key month for World Cancer Day follow-ups and Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness. 📚Word of the day Fortitude: (Noun) Strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Usage: The citizens showed immense fortitude during the long period of political instability.  

1) 🇮🇳National   Exercise KHANJAR-XIII: The 13th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstancommenced at Misamari in Sonitpur, Assam. It focuses on counter-terrorism and urban warfare. MAHSR Project: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the breakthrough of the second mountain tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor. Green Urea Plant: NGEL and Assago signed an MoU to develop India's first indigenous Green Urea Plant in Andhra Pradesh. Lung Cancer Guidelines: India released its first nationally developed, evidence-based lung cancer care guidelines to standardise treatment. 2) 🌍International World Government Summit 2026: The summit opened in Dubai with the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” focusing on innovation and sustainability. G7 Summit 2026: France is set to host the 52nd G7 Summit later this year. Ramsar Sites: India’s Ramsar site count increased with the addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat), bringing the total to 95. 3) 💰Economy India–US Trade Deal: Tariffs on certain Indian goods exported to the US have been slashed from 50% to 18%following high-level bilateral talks. Walmart Milestone: Walmart became the world’s first retail company to reach a market value of USD 1 trillion. GDP Forecast: Goldman Sachs upgraded India’s CY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%. 16th Finance Commission: The commission recommended maintaining the states' share in the divisible tax pool at 41%. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance 5 February: Historically significant for the Apollo 14 moon landing in 1971. World Interfaith Harmony Week: Currently being observed (February 1–7). Bakelite Day: On this day in 1909, Leo Baekeland announced the creation of Bakelite, the world's first synthetic plastic. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese football legend celebrates his birthday today (born 5 February 1985). Vinay Muralidhar Tonse: Approved by the RBI as the MD & CEO of YES Bank. 6) 🏅Sports Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027: India (New Delhi) has officially secured the hosting rights for this premier continental event. Badminton Asia Team Championships: The 6th edition of the tournament began in Qingdao, China. Gukesh D: The young Indian Grandmaster has been confirmed as a participant in the prestigious Norway Chess 2026. 7) 🏆Awards Upendra Nath Brahma Award: The Queen Mother of Bhutan was honoured with the 22nd 'Soldier of Humanity' Award. Crafoord Prize 2026: Veerabhadran Ramanathan was awarded this prestigious prize for his contributions to climate science. HMG Stones: Achieved the ISO 9001:2015 and 5S Gold Grade certifications for operational excellence. 8) ⭐️Other important significance SFDR Technology: DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology in Odisha, enhancing India's long-range air-to-air missile capabilities. Cultural Diplomacy: India sent the Holy Devnimori Buddha Relics to Sri Lanka for public exposition. 📚Word of the day Resilience: The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Usage in CA: The 16th Finance Commission aims to build economic resilience against volatile global dynamics.        

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