1) 🇮🇳National Bureaucratic Reforms: The Central Government has introduced a new performance evaluation framework for senior bureaucrats. Union Secretaries will now be assessed through measurable outcomes and individual report cards rather than traditional file movements. PM CARES Transparency: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed the Lok Sabha that questions regarding PM CARES and certain defence funds cannot be admitted, citing existing parliamentary rules. IIT Madras Innovation: IIT Madras has launched an online BS degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Notably, admissions will be based on JEE Main 2026 scores, providing a pathway without requiring JEE Advanced. Mental Health Initiative: The Rajasthan government has announced the establishment of dedicated mental health cells and wellbeing centres for medical students to combat academic pressure. 2) 🌍International Education Trends: A shift in preference is noted among Indian students, with the United States losing its status as the default destination for higher education due to rising costs and visa uncertainties. The UK, Germany, and Australia are gaining significant ground. Trilateral Peace Talks: The second round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US commenced in Abu Dhabi to explore ceasefire mechanisms and humanitarian access. Global Student Cities: Delhi has been ranked as the world's most affordable city for international students in a joint report by Knight Frank and QS. 3) 💰Economy Stock Market Surge: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw strong gains, with the Sensex crossing the 84,000 mark and Nifty settling above 25,850, driven by optimism over the India–US trade deal. Currency Update: The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthened significantly, reaching approximately 90.44 against the US Dollar, supported by the return of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Trade Tariffs: Following bilateral negotiations, US import duties on Indian products are expected to fall to an effective rate of 12–16% from the previous 35–36%, providing a massive boost to the gems, jewellery, and textile sectors. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance World Pulses Day: Observed annually on 10 February to recognise the importance of pulses (dried beans, lentils, and peas) as a global food source and their role in sustainable food systems. National Deworming Day: India observes this day to combat soil-transmitted helminths (worms) in children aged 1–19 years. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Sudip Gharami: The Bengal batter made history in domestic cricket by becoming the first Indian to be dismissed for 299 runs in a first-class match, missing a triple century by just one run. 6) 🏅Sports WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were crowned champions of the Women's Premier League (WPL) for the second time, joining Mumbai Indians as the most successful team in the tournament's history. T20 World Cup Controversy: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signaled a potential boycott of their match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, citing "Force Majeure" in response to ICC sanctions. BWF Reforms: The Badminton World Federation announced an expanded 11-day format for the World Championships to improve player recovery. 7) 🏆Awards Grammy Awards 2026: Recent announcements highlighted a strong showing for global fusion and Indian classical collaborations in the "Best Global Music Album" category. 8) ⭐️Other important significance Chandrayaan-4: ISRO has officially selected a South Polar site for the Chandrayaan-4 lander mission, focusing on sample return capabilities. Vande Bharat Expansion: Indian Railways has formalised plans to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets to modernise overnight long-distance travel. 📚Word of the day Venust Meaning: Beautiful, graceful, or elegant; typically describing a refined or classical beauty. Usage: The dancer's venust movements captivated the entire audience at the national festival.  

1) 🇮🇳National PM Modi's Malaysia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level discussions with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, defence, and maritime security. Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA): The Union Government signed a landmark agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) to form the FNTA. Goa’s ‘No Consent, No Selfie’ Rule: Goa Police has implemented a new directive to detain individuals clicking photographs with tourists without their explicit consent to ensure safety and curb harassment. Union Budget 2026 Education Boost: The Ministry of Education received a significant allocation of ₹1,39,289.48 crore, featuring plans for 5 university townships and a new NIMHANS campus in North India. 2) 🌍International Japan National Elections: Polling began in Japan as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a fresh mandate amidst economic challenges and regional security concerns. Dubai Infrastructure: Dubai opened a major new bridge on Al Qudra Road, designed to handle 19,200 vehicles per hour to ease urban traffic congestion. US–India Trade Negotiations: The US and India are in the final stages of a trade deal involving agricultural tariffs; US tariffs on certain Indian goods are expected to drop to 18% via an executive order. 3) 💰Economy Rupee Resilience: The Indian Rupee gained 1.2% to reach 90.4 per dollar following positive cues from the India–US trade negotiations and tariff cuts. Reliance – Venezuela Oil Deal: Reliance Industries purchased approximately 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil, marking a strategic shift in India’s energy sourcing. Bharat Taxi Launch: Home Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first government-supported cooperative ride-hailing platform. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance Chocolate Day (9 February): Observed as the third day of Valentine's Week, symbolising affection and the universal language of cocoa. World Cancer Day (Observed recently): Continued focus on the 2026 theme “United by Unique”, highlighting personalised patient care and reducing treatment inequalities. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Paul Thomas Anderson: The acclaimed filmmaker won the top honour at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards 2026 for his film 'One Battle After Another', making him a frontrunner for the upcoming Oscars. 6) 🏅Sports ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The mega event, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has officially commenced. India is set to travel to Colombo for its matches despite recent geopolitical debates. U19 Cricket World Cup: The India Under-19 team defeated England by 100 runs in the final to claim the title, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking 175 runs. Winter Olympics 2026: The games continue in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, featuring the theme "Armonia" (Harmony). 7) 🏆Awards NFL Honors 2026: MVP: Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) Defensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns) Coach of the Year: Mike Vrabel (New England Patriots) DGA Awards 2026: Charlie Polinger won the 'First-Time Theatrical Feature Film' award for 'The Plague'. 8) ⭐️Other important significance CTET 2026 Paper 2 Cancelled: CBSE cancelled the Paper 2 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) due to administrative issues; new dates are to be announced soon. Climate Impact on Sports: Rising temperatures in the Italian Alps have forced Winter Olympic organisers to rely heavily on artificial snow, highlighting the impact of climate change on global events. 📚Word of the day Nefandous (Adjective) Meaning: Something so wicked, vile, or shocking that it is considered unfit to be spoken about. Usage: The historian's report detailed the nefandous crimes committed during the ancient war.  

National Affairs Union Budget 2025-26: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on four major castes: Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), Yuva (Youth), and Annadata (Farmers). Nuclear Energy Mission: The government announced a ₹20,000 crore allocation for the 'Nuclear Energy Mission' to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies. Pulse Production: A new initiative named 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' was launched to achieve self-reliance in pulse production and reduce imports. Tribal Welfare: The 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan' was announced to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in 63,000 villages. White Tiger Breeding: The Central Zoo Authority approved India’s first White Tiger Breeding Centre in Govindgarh, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. Digitization in Agriculture: The government announced the implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for agriculture to cover farmers in 3 years. International Affairs India-France Relations: India and France agreed to intensify cooperation in the defence and space sectorsduring high-level diplomatic talks held in early February. Visa Policy: Several countries, including Thailand and Malaysia, extended their visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists to boost tourism. UPI Expansion: India launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, marking a significant step in the global acceptance of Indian digital payments. Banking & Economy Repo Rate Cut: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut in nearly five years. Tax Slab Revision: Under the New Tax Regime, the Standard Deduction for salaried individuals was increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. Fiscal Deficit: The government set the Fiscal Deficit target at 4.5% of GDP for the financial year 2025-26. Capex Outlay: The Capital Expenditure (Capex) outlay was increased by 11.1% to ₹11.11 lakh crore for FY 2025-26 to boost infrastructure development. Lakhpati Didi: The target for the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme was enhanced from 2 crore to 3 crore women. Awards & Recognitions Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé won the 'Album of the Year' for Cowboy Carter, and Kendrick Lamar won 'Song of the Year' at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Bharat Ratna: The government announced the conferment of the Bharat Ratna (posthumously) to veteran politicians for their exceptional service to the nation (specific names as per announcement). Lifetime Achievement: Veteran athlete P.T. Usha was honoured with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI). Appointments Health Secretary: The Union Government appointed a new Union Health Secretary to spearhead the implementation of the new digital health mission (specific name as per gazette). Vice Chief of Army Staff: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (based on tenure cycles). Sports U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India successfully defended their title by defeating South Africa by 9 wickets in the final of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. Tata Steel Chess: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 title, showcasing India's rising dominance in global chess. Davis Cup: The Indian Tennis Team secured a historic win against Pakistan in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie held in Islamabad. Important Days World Wetlands Day (February 2): Observed with the theme 'Wetlands and Human Wellbeing' to highlight the interconnectedness of wetlands and human life. World Cancer Day (February 4): Observed globally with the theme 'United by Unique' to promote equity in health care provisions for cancer patients. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (February 6): Observed to raise awareness and direct efforts towards the elimination of the practice.