Daily Current Affairs February 02

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February 02 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs February 02

1. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?
A) Wetlands and Climate Resilience
B) Wetlands and Water Security
C) Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge
D) Wetlands for Sustainable Cities
E) Wetlands and Biodiversity
Answer: C) Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge

Event and Location:

• Event: Observation of World Wetlands Day 2026
• Location: Global (with emphasis on India’s wetland heritage)
• Date: February 2, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To observe World Wetlands Day annually and raise awareness about the conservation of wetlands through education, policy focus, and community engagement.
• Objectives: To highlight the role of traditional and indigenous knowledge in sustaining wetlands, promote the inclusion of local communities in conservation efforts, and reinforce the ecological and cultural significance of wetlands.

Important Terms Explained:

• World Wetlands Day: Observed every year on 2 February to commemorate the signing of the Ramsar Convention in 1971, focusing on global awareness and action for wetlands.
• Ramsar Convention: An international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, with over 170 member countries.
• Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017: A legal framework established by India to identify, manage, and protect wetlands, emphasizing community participation, pollution control, and state-level wetland authorities.

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2. On which date is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2026 observed globally?
A) 1 February
B) 2 February
C) 4 February
D) 6 February
E) 10 February
Answer: B) 2 February

Event and Location:

• Event: Observation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2026
• Location: Global (observed by medical communities and health organizations worldwide)
• Date: February 2, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To observe Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day annually and educate the public about the impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
• Objectives: To promote early diagnosis, timely medical care, emotional support, and public empathy toward people living with this chronic autoimmune disease.

Important Terms Explained:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): A chronic autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks its own joint tissues, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, and long-term damage to joints and other organs.
• Autoimmune Disease: A condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets and attacks healthy cells in the body, affecting organs and tissues.
• RA Awareness Day: An annual observance held on 2 February to improve understanding, reduce stigma, encourage research, and empower patients through education and community action.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs February 02

3. Which Indian player won her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters 2026?
A) Ashmita Chaliha
B) PV Sindhu
C) Devika Sihag
D) Malvika Bansod
E) Anupama Upadhyaya
Answer: C) Devika Sihag

Event and Location:

• Event: Devika Sihag wins maiden BWF Super 300 title at Thailand Masters 2026
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Date: February 2, 2026 (Final held in late January 2026)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To promote and highlight emerging talent in Indian badminton through international tournament participation.
• Objectives: To strengthen India’s presence in women’s singles badminton by nurturing and supporting young players at the BWF World Tour level and boost India’s global ranking and medal prospects.

Important Terms Explained:

• BWF Super 300: A level in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour, offering mid-tier ranking points and prize money; crucial for young and rising players to improve international rankings.
• Thailand Masters: An annual BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament held in Bangkok; considered an important platform for upcoming talent to gain international exposure.
• Retirement (in sports): A situation where a player withdraws from a match due to injury or physical inability to continue, thereby conceding the win to the opponent.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs February 02

4. What is India’s rank in the Global Soft Power Index 2026?
A) 28
B) 30
C) 32
D) 35
E) 40
Answer: C) 32

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of Global Soft Power Index 2026
• Location: Global (published by international branding and analytics agencies)
• Date: February 2, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To rank countries based on their ability to attract and influence others through culture, values, reputation, diplomacy, and global image.
• Objectives: To measure global perceptions of countries and identify areas where nations can improve their soft power influence through non-coercive means.

Global Soft Power Index 2026 – Ranking Table

Important Terms Explained:

• Soft Power: The ability of a country to shape the preferences and actions of others through appeal and attraction—mainly using culture, values, governance, diplomacy, and innovation, rather than military or economic pressure.
• Global Soft Power Index: An annual ranking that assesses countries based on familiarity, reputation, influence, and eight thematic pillars including international relations, governance, education, and culture.
• Hard Power vs Soft Power: Hard Power relies on force or coercion (military/economic), while Soft Power depends on voluntary attraction and influence.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs February 02

5. What was the total value of UPI transactions recorded in January 2026?
A) ₹25.12 lakh crore
B) ₹26.78 lakh crore
C) ₹27.97 lakh crore
D) ₹28.33 lakh crore
E) ₹29.15 lakh crore
Answer: D) ₹28.33 lakh crore

Event and Location:

• Event: UPI achieves record-high transaction volume and value
• Location: India (nationwide data released by NPCI)
• Date: February 1, 2026 (Data for January 2026)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To monitor and report digital transaction trends under Unified Payments Interface (UPI) developed by NPCI.
• Objectives: To support Digital India, enhance financial inclusion, promote cashless economy, and scale up digital public infrastructure.

Important Terms Explained:

• UPI (Unified Payments Interface): A real-time payment system developed by NPCI that enables peer-to-peer and person-to-merchant payments instantly across banks via mobile platforms.
• NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India): An umbrella organization under RBI and IBA for operating retail payments and settlement systems, including UPI, RuPay, and IMPS.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Shared digital platforms that support essential public services such as payments, ID verification, and data access, of which UPI is a key example in India.

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6. What is the government’s projected gross market borrowing for FY 2026–27 (FY27)?
A) ₹12.5 lakh crore
B) ₹14.8 lakh crore
C) ₹15.3 lakh crore
D) ₹16.1 lakh crore
E) ₹17.2 lakh crore
Answer: E) ₹17.2 lakh crore

Event and Location:

• Event: Government announces record-high borrowing plan for FY27
• Location: India (announced in Union Budget 2026–27)
• Date: February 1, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To raise ₹17.2 lakh crore through market borrowings in FY27 to fund capital expenditure, welfare schemes, and developmental needs.
• Objectives: To support economic growth, maintain fiscal discipline, and continue infrastructure investment while gradually reducing the fiscal deficit to sustainable levels.

Important Terms Explained:

• Fiscal Deficit: The gap between the government’s total expenditure and its total receipts (excluding borrowings), expressed as a percentage of GDP.
• Gross Market Borrowing: Total funds the government plans to raise from financial markets, mainly through dated government securities (G-Secs).
• Net Borrowing: Actual borrowing after adjusting repayments; for FY27, it is estimated at ₹11.7 lakh crore.
• Fiscal Consolidation: The process of reducing the fiscal deficit and public debt relative to GDP to ensure long-term macroeconomic stability.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs February 02

7. What major change was introduced by the 16th Finance Commission in the tax devolution formula for 2026–31?
A) Increased devolution to 50%
B) Added tax effort as a criterion
C) Introduced GDP contribution as a criterion
D) Reduced state share to 38%
E) Introduced GST compensation grants
Answer: C) Introduced GDP contribution as a criterion

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of recommendations by the 16th Finance Commission
• Location: India (applicable to all states and union territories)
• Date: February 2, 2026 (Recommendations applicable from FY 2026–27 to 2030–31)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To recommend a new formula for tax devolution and grants between the Centre and States for the five-year period 2026–31.
• Objectives: To ensure a fair, efficient, and growth-oriented fiscal federalism framework by maintaining equity, rewarding economic contribution, and encouraging fiscal discipline among states.

Important Terms Explained:

• Finance Commission: A constitutional body under Article 280 tasked with recommending the distribution of taxes between the Union and the States.
• Tax Devolution: The portion of central taxes shared with states from the divisible tax pool; currently fixed at 41%.
• GDP Contribution Criterion: A new parameter introduced in horizontal devolution with 10% weight, rewarding states contributing more to the national economy.
• Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs): Grants given to states running deficits in revenue accounts; discontinued in the 16th Finance Commission to promote fiscal self-reliance.

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8. Which Indian state contributed 16.5% of the country’s total renewable energy capacity as of December 2025?
A) Rajasthan
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
E) Karnataka
Answer: C) Gujarat

Event and Location:

• Event: Gujarat emerges as India’s top renewable energy state
• Location: Gujarat, India (National renewable energy data as of 31 December 2025)
• Date: February 2, 2026 (Reported)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To promote large-scale adoption of renewable energy through solar, wind, hybrid, and rooftop projects supported by progressive state policies.
• Objectives: To help achieve India’s clean energy and net-zero emissions targets, ensure energy security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support climate-resilient infrastructure.

Important Terms Explained:

• PM-KUSUM: Central scheme to promote the installation of off-grid solar pumps for farmers to reduce electricity cost and increase irrigation sustainability.
• Khavda Renewable Energy Park: Located in Kutch, Gujarat, it is set to become the world’s largest renewable energy park, with a planned capacity of 37.35 GW.
• Akshay Urja Setu: Gujarat’s digital platform facilitating approvals, transparency, and coordination in renewable project implementation and monitoring.

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9. What was the key reason behind the rise in India’s GST collections to ₹1.93 lakh crore in January 2026?
A) Increase in GST rates
B) Higher domestic consumption
C) Rise in import-related GST revenue
D) Surge in cess on luxury goods
E) Delay in GST refunds
Answer: C) Rise in import-related GST revenue

Event and Location:

• Event: India’s GST collections cross ₹1.93 lakh crore in January 2026
• Location: India (nationwide tax data released by Ministry of Finance)
• Date: February 1, 2026 (Data pertains to January 2026)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To report monthly GST revenue collection trends, which reflect compliance, consumption, and trade dynamics in the Indian economy.
• Objectives: To assess the impact of import activity, rate cuts, and compliance efficiency on government revenue and economic indicators.

Important Terms Explained:

• GST (Goods and Services Tax): A comprehensive indirect tax levied on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services across India, replacing multiple indirect taxes.
• Net GST Revenue: The actual tax revenue retained by the government after deducting refunds; indicates real revenue availability.
• Compensation Cess: An additional cess levied to compensate states for revenue loss post-GST rollout, now limited to tobacco-related products as of September 2025.

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10. According to the UN’s 2025 report, which country has emerged as one of the major engines of global urban growth?
A) China
B) Indonesia
C) United States
D) India
E) Brazil
Answer: D) India

Event and Location:

• Event: UN report highlights India as a key driver of global urban growth in 2025
• Location: Global (with India prominently featured in Asia’s urban expansion)
• Date: February 2, 2026 (Data for the year 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To assess global urbanization trends and rank countries and cities contributing significantly to global urban population growth.
• Objectives: To provide a data-driven overview of urban development patterns, highlight megacity dynamics, and inform policy on sustainable urban planning and governance.

Important Terms Explained:

• Degree of Urbanization (DoU): A new method used by the UN to classify urban areas based on population size and density, rather than just administrative boundaries, allowing for more accurate global comparisons.
• Megacity: An urban area with a population exceeding 10 million people; India has five such cities as of 2025.
• Urbanization: The demographic transition from rural to urban living, often linked to economic growth, migration, and infrastructure development.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs February 02

11. Who has been appointed as the new Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force in February 2026?
A) Air Marshal Surat Singh
B) Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha
C) Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia
D) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
E) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Answer: C) Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of new Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command
• Location: Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force (HQ in Shillong, Meghalaya)
• Date: February 1, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To take command of the Eastern Air Command, which oversees the IAF’s air operations in India’s eastern region, including sensitive border areas.
• Objectives: Ensure operational readiness, air defence, pilot training, and strategic air support in one of the most critical geographical zones of the Indian Air Force.

Important Terms Explained:

• Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C): The senior-most officer commanding an Air Command in the Indian Air Force, responsible for all operations, planning, and resource management in that region.
• Eastern Air Command (EAC): One of the five operational commands of the Indian Air Force, headquartered in Shillong, covering air operations in the northeastern and eastern sector of India.
• Vayu Sena Medal (VM): A military decoration awarded for exceptional devotion to duty or courage in the Indian Air Force.
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM): A high peacetime military award for distinguished service of an exceptional order.

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12. Who has been promoted as Chief General Manager (CGM) of Union Bank of India in February 2026?
A) Bhaskara Rao Kare
B) Rajneesh Karnatak
C) Sarvesh Ranjan
D) A Manimekhalai
E) G. M. Shrinivas
Answer: C) Sarvesh Ranjan

Event and Location:

• Event: Promotion of Sarvesh Ranjan as Chief General Manager (CGM)
• Location: Union Bank of India (Corporate Office, Mumbai)
• Date: February 1, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • To fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Shri Bhaskara Rao Kare as Chief General Manager.
  • Promote internal talent with deep operational and governance experience.
• Objectives:
  • Ensure leadership continuity, strengthen operational oversight, and address evolving banking challenges such as AML compliance, digital banking, and cybersecurity.

Important Terms Explained:

• Chief General Manager (CGM): A top executive role in public sector banks responsible for policy formulation, operational management, and strategic execution across key departments.
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering): A set of laws, regulations, and procedures aimed at preventing criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.
• IDRBT: Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology—RBI-backed institution that provides training in banking technology and cyber security.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs February 02

13. Which artist won the Song of the Year at the 68th Grammy Awards 2026?
A) Kendrick Lamar
B) Olivia Dean
C) Lady Gaga
D) Billie Eilish
E) Kehlani
Answer: D) Billie Eilish

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of winners at the 68th Grammy Awards 2026
• Location: United States (Global music awards coverage)
• Date: February 2, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To present awards recognizing outstanding achievements in the global music industry across multiple genres.
• Objectives: To honour musical excellence, highlight both established and emerging talent, and reflect global and genre-diverse contributions to contemporary music.

Important Terms Explained:

• Grammy Awards: Annual awards presented by The Recording Academy to honor excellence in the music industry, considered one of the most prestigious recognitions in global music.
• Song of the Year: A category that awards the songwriter(s) of a song for outstanding songwriting quality and impact, separate from performance or production.
• Best New Artist: An award given to a musician or group that has achieved a significant breakthrough and recognition in the music industry during the eligibility year.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs February 02

14. Where was a new orchid species discovered in India as per the January 2026 report?
A) Wayanad
B) Kanthalloor
C) Nilgiris
D) Coorg
E) Silent Valley
Answer: B) Kanthalloor

Event and Location:

• Event: Discovery of a new orchid species in Kerala
• Location: Kanthalloor, Idukki district, Kerala (adjacent to the Western Ghats)
• Date: January 2026 (discovery announced publicly)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • To document and validate a newly discovered orchid species through botanical research in Kanthalloor.
  • To identify new flora contributing to India’s plant diversity and ecological significance.
• Objectives:
  • To highlight the biodiversity value of the Western Ghats and under-studied landscapes.
  • To support conservation through species documentation and ecosystem monitoring.

Important Terms Explained:

• Orchid: A flowering plant family known for its ecological sensitivity, often used as a bio-indicator of environmental health due to its dependence on specific pollinators and habitat conditions.
• Western Ghats: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biodiversity, known for high species endemism and ecological diversity.
• Bio-indicator: A species or group of species whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the health or condition of an ecosystem.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs February 02

15. Where was Exercise Agni Pariksha, the joint training exercise between the Indian Army and ITBP, conducted?
A) Sikkim
B) Ladakh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Himachal Pradesh
E) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: E) Arunachal Pradesh

Event and Location:

• Event: Conduct of Exercise Agni Pariksha – a joint Army-ITBP combat training exercise
• Location: Arunachal Pradesh
• Date: February 2026 (exercise held recently, reported on February 2, 2026)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To enhance joint combat readiness between the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), especially in border and high-altitude terrain.
• Objectives:
  • To familiarise ITBP and infantry troops with artillery firepower operations.
  • To improve coordination, communication, and execution of fire missions during live combat.
  • To boost inter-operability and promote integrated response in sensitive border regions.

Important Terms Explained:

• Exercise Agni Pariksha: A joint combat training exercise involving the Indian Army and ITBP, with a special focus on integrating artillery support with infantry and paramilitary operations.
• Spear Corps: A key Indian Army formation responsible for operations in the Northeast, especially in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Firepower Integration: The process of coordinating artillery and infantry units to deliver effective, synchronized battlefield response using indirect fire support.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs February 02

16. What is the new name of Adampur Airport in Punjab, as announced in February 2026?
A) Guru Nanak Dev Ji Airport
B) Maharaja Ranjit Singh Airport
C) Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport
D) Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Airport
E) Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ji Airport
Answer: C) Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport

Event and Location:

• Event: Renaming of Adampur Airport and inauguration of new civil terminal at Halwara Airport
• Location: Jalandhar and Ludhiana, Punjab
• Date: February 2, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Rename Adampur Airport to honour Guru Ravidas, a revered Bhakti movement saint.
  • Inaugurate a modern civil terminal at Halwara Airport to enhance regional aviation capacity.
• Objectives:
  • Promote cultural recognition and fulfil long-standing regional demands.
  • Strengthen regional air connectivity under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme and support balanced regional development.

Important Terms Explained:

• UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik): A regional connectivity scheme launched in 2017 to make air travel affordable and widespread by connecting underserved and unserved airports across India.
• Sri Guru Ravidas: A 15th-century saint and social reformer known for his teachings on equality, social justice, and the Bhakti movement, deeply revered in Punjab and northern India.
• Halwara Airport: A civil aviation terminal developed at the Indian Air Force base in Ludhiana, intended to boost commercial air services in Punjab’s industrial belt.

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17. Which city is hosting the third edition of the Future Warfare Course in February 2026?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Pune
D) New Delhi
E) Chennai
Answer: D) New Delhi

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the 3rd edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: February 2–25, 2026

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • To conduct a tri-services professional military education programme on future warfare and emerging threats.
  • Hosted by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in collaboration with CENJOWS.
• Objectives:
  • To equip military leadership with knowledge of emerging technologies, multi-domain operations, and geopolitical realities.
  • To promote integration between services and industry, strengthening national defence readiness for future conflicts.

Important Terms Explained:

• Future Warfare Course: A forward-looking, tri-services programme designed to prepare Indian military officers for technology-driven, multi-domain warfare, including cyber, space, AI, and strategic logistics.
• HQ Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS): The joint military organisation responsible for fostering inter-service coordination and strategic planning among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• CENJOWS: The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, a think tank under HQ IDS that conducts research and capacity building for joint military doctrines and strategic education.

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