🇮🇳National NEET PG Counselling: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has resumed the Round 3 counselling process with additional seats and fresh registrations. Union Budget 2026 Infrastructure: The government has prioritised a "strong infrastructure push" in the recent budget, specifically focusing on port development in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam. Syllabus Reduction: The Kerala state government has announced a 25% reduction in the Class 10 syllabus to alleviate academic workload for students. Security Leadership: The Centre has amended IPS empanelment guidelines to ease IG-level postings, aiming to fill critical vacancies at the SP and DIG ranks in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). 🌍International Diplomatic Reset: The United States has officially reopened its diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years, marked by the arrival of a new US ambassador. UN Global Growth Forecast: The United Nations’ "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026" report forecasts global economic growth at 2.7% for the year 2026. Geopolitical Tensions: Tensions have escalated between Washington and Tehran following new US military deployments in the Middle East, leading to a formal warning from Iran's leadership. 💰Economy India-US Trade Pact: A landmark reciprocal tariff agreement between India and the US is expected to boost Indian exports, with BofA Global Research raising India's GDP forecast to 7%. Defence Allocation: The Union Defence Budget for 2026–27 has been set at approximately ₹7.85 lakh crore, a 15% increase from the previous year, crossing 2% of the GDP. Manufacturing Strategy: The 2026 Budget focuses on scaling up 200 legacy industrial clusters and supporting MSMEs to reach a 25% GDP share for the manufacturing sector. Market Reaction: Following the Union Budget announcements, Indian markets saw significant volatility, with the Sensex and Nifty reacting to new fiscal priorities and sectoral allocations. 🗓️Date’s importance Rose Day: 7 February marks the beginning of Valentine's Week globally, observed as 'Rose Day'. Historical Milestone: On this day in 2013, Mississippi became the last US state to officially certify the 13th Amendment, formally abolishing slavery (ratified by the state in 1995). 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Carlos Alcaraz: The Spanish tennis star recently made history by becoming the youngest player to complete a 'Career Grand Slam' after his victory at the Australian Open 2026. Jon Hamm: The Emmy-winning actor is the designated host for the NFL Honors 2026 ceremony held in San Francisco. 🏅Sports T20 World Cup: The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin today, 7 February, in Sri Lanka. India-Pakistan Friction: The Pakistan government has directed its team to boycott the group stage fixture against India, though they have been cleared to travel for the rest of the tournament. National Sports Tribunal: Under the new Sports Act, India is in the process of constituting a National Sports Tribunal to adjudicate disputes within sporting federations. 🏆Awards 68th Grammy Awards: The music industry’s biggest night took place recently; Bad Bunny won 'Album of the Year', surpassing artists like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. NFL Honors 2026: Major awards including the AP Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the newly introduced 'Protector of the Year' (for offensive linemen) were presented in San Francisco. ⭐️Other important significance Medical Advancements: The 2026 Budget has allocated significant funds for the expansion of NIMHANS and the creation of content creation labs for medical education. Fastag Regulations: New compliance norms for FASTag and tobacco regulations have officially come into effect this week, impacting daily commuters and consumers. 📚Word of the day Resilience: The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. (Relevant to the strategic economic and defence shifts discussed in current affairs).  

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.