Daily Current Affairs – 7 February 2026 for Competitive Exams
Daily Current Affairs for 7 February 2026 covers important updates from National, International, Economy, Awards, Sports, Appointments, State News, and Important Days, essential for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other government exams. These updates help aspirants strengthen General Awareness and score better in objective and descriptive papers.
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📘 Daily Current Affairs – 7 February 2026
1️⃣ Introduction – Why in News?
Current Affairs play a decisive role in Government Exams like UPSC IAS, SSC CGL, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence & State PSCs. The events of 7 February 2026 include major developments related to India’s UN contribution, cooperative reforms, international diplomacy, business deals, awards, sports achievements, and state initiatives, making them highly relevant for exam preparation.
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2️⃣ National Affairs
🇮🇳 India Pays USD 35.18 Million to UN Regular Budget 2026
Background:
India paid its assessed contribution to the United Nations (UN) Regular Budget for 2026 on time.
Key Highlights:
- Amount Paid: USD 35.18 million
- India’s Total Assessed Contribution: USD 38.223 million
- India’s Share: 1.016% of UN regular budget
- UN Regular Budget 2026: USD 3.45 billion
- India joined the UN Honour Roll (51 countries)
Significance for Exams:
- Reflects India’s global diplomatic responsibility
- Important for UN-related prelim questions
🤝 FNTA Agreement for Eastern Nagaland
Event:
Tripartite agreement signed between:
- Government of India
- Government of Nagaland
- Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO)
Purpose: Formation of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA)
Key Details Table:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Districts Covered | Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, Shamtor |
| Powers Transferred | 46 State Subjects |
| Financial Support | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Constitutional Status | Article 371(A) remains unchanged |
Importance:
- Governance decentralisation
- Frequently asked in Polity & Federalism questions
🚖 Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Service
Launched: 5 February 2026, New Delhi
Launched by: Union Minister of Cooperation
Key Features:
- Cooperative-based taxi service
- Drivers called Sarathis
- Revenue Share: 80% to drivers, 20% platform
- Registered under Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
- Principle: “Sarathi Hi Malik”
Exam Relevance:
- Cooperative movement
- Government-backed mobility initiatives
🚀 Revised Startup Recognition Framework (DPIIT)
Notified By: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Major Changes:
- Turnover limit increased to ₹200 crore
- Cooperative Societies included
- New category: Deep Tech Startups
Deep Tech Startup Criteria:
| Parameter | Revised Limit |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 20 years |
| Turnover Limit | ₹300 crore |
Tax Benefit: Section 80-IAC of Income Tax Act, 1961
3️⃣ International Affairs
🌍 India–USA Critical Minerals Engagement
Visit: External Affairs Minister to USA (2–4 Feb 2026)
Highlights:
- Participation in Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting
- Support for FORGE Initiative
- Launch of Project Vault by USA
- Funding: USD 12 billion
Exam Angle:
- Strategic minerals
- Indo-US relations
- Energy security
4️⃣ Economy & Business
✈️ Apogee Aerospace–AAI Seaplane Deal
Deal Value: ₹3,500 crore
Aircraft: 15 Amphibious Seaplanes (Albatross 2.0)
Key Facts Table:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Certification | FAA & EASA |
| Seating Capacity | 28 |
| Investment in India | ₹500 crore |
| Use | Defence & Government |
5️⃣ Awards & Recognitions
🏆 Global Teacher Prize 2026
Winner: Rouble Nagi (India)
Prize Money: USD 1 Million
Why Important?
- Known as “Nobel Prize for Teaching”
- Highlights India’s role in global education innovation
6️⃣ Appointments & Mergers
👔 Toyota Motor Corporation – New CEO
- New CEO: Kenta Kon (from April 1, 2026)
- Outgoing CEO: Koji Sato
🏦 Blackstone–Federal Bank Deal
- Stake Approved: 9.99%
- Investment: ₹6,196 crore
- Approved by: RBI
7️⃣ Sports
🏏 WPL 2026 Champions
- Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
- Runner-up: Delhi Capitals Women
- Final Venue: Vadodara
- Captain: Smriti Mandhana
8️⃣ Important Days
🌸 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
- Date: 6 February
- Theme 2026: Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment
9️⃣ State News
🏭 Karnataka – Women-led Industrial Park
- Launched by FLO Bengaluru
- Location: Chikkaballapur
- Area: 50 acres
🔥 Himachal Pradesh – Geothermal Energy MoU
- Partner: Geotropy India Pvt Ltd
- Also launched ‘Padhai with AI’ initiative
📌 One-Liner Revision Points
- India paid USD 35.18 million to UN Regular Budget 2026.
- FNTA formed for Eastern Nagaland covering six districts.
- Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative ride-hailing platform.
- DPIIT raised startup turnover limit to ₹200 crore.
- Deep Tech startups now eligible up to 20 years.
- FORGE initiative focuses on critical minerals supply chains.
- Apogee Aerospace ordered 15 amphibious aircraft from Australia.
- Rouble Nagi won Global Teacher Prize 2026.
- Blackstone approved to acquire 9.99% stake in Federal Bank.
- RCB Women won WPL 2026 title.
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