Daily Current Affairs – 4 February 2026 for Government Exams
Daily Current Affairs for 4 February 2026 covers key national developments, international diplomacy, banking & finance updates, awards, state initiatives, and important days relevant for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence and other competitive exams.
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The Daily Current Affairs of 4 February 2026 focuses on important policy decisions, international summits, banking initiatives, awards, state-level innovations, and globally observed days. These developments are crucial for Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages of government examinations.
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🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS
PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Punjab
Background:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on 1 February 2026 to participate in commemorative and infrastructure-related events.
Key Highlights
- Adampur Airport renamed as “Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport”
- Virtual inauguration of Halwara Airport Civil Terminal, Ludhiana
- Tribute paid at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
- Focus on regional air connectivity and industrial growth
Punjab – Static GK
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister | Bhagwant Singh Mann |
| Governor | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Capital | Chandigarh |
| Ramsar Sites | Beas Conservation Reserve, Harike Lake |
India Hosts 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM)
Why in News?
India hosted the 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 31 January 2026, after a gap of nearly 10 years.
Key Points
- Co-chaired by Dr. S. Jaishankar (MEA) and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar (UAE)
- Participation from 22 Arab League member states
- Adoption of the New Delhi Declaration
- Strengthened cooperation on West Asia geopolitics, trade, and security
UAE – Static GK
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| President | Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
| Currency | UAE Dirham (AED) |
NSO to Conduct Nationwide Migration Survey (2026–27)
Announced By:
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Survey Highlights
- Conducted by National Statistics Office (NSO)
- Timeline: July 2026 – June 2027
- Covers rural-urban, inter-state, seasonal & return migration
- Focus on employment, remittances, gender patterns
Key Migration Statistics (PLFS 2020–21)
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Overall Migration Rate | 28.9% |
| Male Migration | 10.7% |
| Female Migration | 47.9% |
| Female Migration due to Marriage | 86.8% |
IHMCL–NFSU MoU for Highway Cyber Security
Purpose:
To strengthen cybersecurity and data protection in National Highway operations.
Key Areas
- Digital & cyber forensic labs
- CCTV & ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
- Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF)
- Security Operations Centres (SOC)
MeitY Signs e-Signature Pact with EU
Agreement Signed Between:
- Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), India
- DG CONNECT, European Commission
Significance
- Interoperability of e-Signatures and e-Seals
- Supports cross-border digital trade
- Benefits MSMEs
- Implemented via Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
NYPS 2.0 Web Portal Launched
Launched By: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA)
Features
- Wider rural and individual participation
- Modes: Kishore Sabha & Tarun Sabha
- Over 95,000 participants till January 2026
💰 BANKING & FINANCE
World Bank Approves USD 830 Million Loan for PM-SETU
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | PM-SETU |
| Loan Amount | USD 830 Million |
| Grace Period | 4 Years |
| Maturity | 19.5 Years |
| Focus Areas | AI, EVs, Green Energy |
PNB Launches ‘LUXURA Metal Credit Card’
- Platform: Visa Infinite
- Zero forex markup
- Lounge access & concierge services
- Premium travel & lifestyle benefits
Tripura Gramin Bank Launches First RRB RuPay Credit Card
- India’s first RRB co-branded RuPay credit card
- Launched with Punjab National Bank
- Supports rural digital banking inclusion
🏆 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Yantra India Limited Gets Miniratna Category-I Status
- Approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Capex autonomy up to ₹500 crore
- DPSU under Ministry of Defence
Kabak Yano Summits Mount Aconcagua
- First woman from Nyishi community
- Peak Height: 6,959 metres
- Part of 7-Summit Expedition
Veerabhadran Ramanathan Wins 2026 Crafoord Prize
- Awarded by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
- Known for research on CFCs & climate change
- Called the ‘Nobel of Geosciences’
📅 IMPORTANT DAYS – 4 FEBRUARY
| Day | Theme |
|---|---|
| World Cancer Day | United by Unique |
| International Day of Human Fraternity | Peace & Tolerance |
🏙️ STATE NEWS
AP CM Launches ‘Pilloo AI’
- Voice-based billing & accounting tool
- Supports MSMEs
- Available in 5 Indian languages
📌 One-Liner Revision Points
- PM Modi renamed Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas
- India hosted 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meet
- NSO to conduct migration survey (2026–27)
- World Bank approved USD 830M loan for PM-SETU
- PNB launched LUXURA Metal Credit Card
- Tripura Gramin Bank launched India’s first RRB RuPay card
- Yantra India Limited got Miniratna Category-I
- Kabak Yano scaled Mount Aconcagua
- Veerabhadran Ramanathan won Crafoord Prize 2026
- World Cancer Day observed on 4 February
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