Weekly Current Affairs (1–7 February 2026) for Government Exams
This Weekly Current Affairs compilation for 1–7 February 2026 consolidates key updates from governance, banking, economy, defence, science & technology, environment, sports, and state affairs. It enables one-shot weekly revision, helping aspirants improve recall and score higher in Prelims, Mains, and Banking Awareness sections.
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- 1️⃣ Introduction – Why This Week Matters?
- 🗓️ 1️⃣–2️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 🗓️ 3️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 🗓️ 4️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 🗓️ 5️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 🗓️ 6️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 🗓️ 7️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
- 📌 One-Liner Points for Quick Weekly Revision
- 🔗 Preparation Support from JobsMe
📘 Weekly Current Affairs: 1–7 February 2026
1️⃣ Introduction – Why This Week Matters?
The first week of February 2026 featured high-impact developments such as India’s first Household Income Survey, banking reforms, defence tests, renewable energy milestones, global awards, and major international engagements.
These topics are frequently tested in UPSC Prelims & Mains, SSC CGL, SBI/IBPS exams, Railways, Defence & State PSCs.
JobsMe’s Weekly Current Affairs helps aspirants stay updated without daily overload, ensuring focused and exam-relevant preparation.
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🗓️ 1️⃣–2️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-1-2-february-2026-for-government-exams
🇮🇳 National Affairs
- India to launch first National Household Income Survey (NHIS)
Conducted by National Statistical Office (NSO) under Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) from April 2026 - Indian Railways launched LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train
Up to 40% diesel substitution, supporting Net-Zero 2070 - CSIR–NIO shore-based regional centre inaugurated in Visakhapatnam
Boosts Blue Economy & offshore resource exploration - UMEED Portal expanded with survey & lease modules for Waqf governance
- Odisha announced India’s first UAV Test & Innovation Corridor
🏦 Banking & Economy
- India–World Bank partnership: USD 8–10 billion annually for job creation
- SBI launched Global Trade Finance Centre (GTFC) in Kolkata
🌱 Environment & Awards
- Two new Ramsar Sites added: Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP), Chhari Dhand (Gujarat)
- SAIL earned Great Place to Work certification (3rd consecutive year)
🗓️ 3️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-3-february-2026-for-competitive-exams
✈️ National Affairs
- Wings India 2026 held in Hyderabad
Asia’s largest civil aviation event; India now 3rd largest domestic aviation market - Major aircraft orders by Air India and defence MoUs by HAL
🌱 Energy & Security
- Gujarat became India’s largest Renewable Energy contributor (42.583 GW)
- MHA mandated 2-year central deputation for IPS officers for IGP rank
🏦 Banking
- SBI launched CHAKRA (Centre of Excellence) for sunrise sectors
- Unmanufactured tobacco excise duty withdrawn (18%)
🗓️ 4️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-4-february-2026-for-government-exams
🇮🇳 National & International Affairs
- PM Narendra Modi visited Punjab; airports inaugurated & renamed
- India hosted 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi
📊 Surveys & Digital Governance
- NSO announced nationwide Migration Survey (2026–27)
- NYPS 2.0 Portal launched to expand Youth Parliament participation
🏦 Banking
- World Bank approved USD 830 million for PM-SETU
- PNB launched LUXURA Metal Credit Card
- Tripura Gramin Bank launched India’s first RRB RuPay Credit Card
🗓️ 5️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-05-february-2026-for-competitive-exams
🏛️ National & International
- India joined BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
- US announced USD 12-billion Rare Minerals Reserve (Project Vault)
- Spain banned social media for children below 16 years
🛡️ Defence & Science
- DRDO demonstrated SFDR missile technology
- Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron reached Thailand
🏆 Awards & Appointments
- Veerabhadran Ramanathan won Crafoord Prize 2026
- Vinay M. Tonse appointed MD & CEO of YES Bank
🗓️ 6️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-06-february-2026-for-competitive-exams
💰 Banking & Economy
- 16th Finance Commission report tabled – States’ tax share retained at 41%
- Goldman Sachs raised India’s GDP forecast (CY26) to 6.9%
- RBI penalised One97 Communications (Paytm) under FEMA
🌍 International & Defence
- USA approved USD 200 million security aid to Baltic nations
- Exercise KHANJAR-XIII (India–Kyrgyzstan) held in Assam
🌱 Environment
- India added two Ramsar Sites, taking total to 98
🗓️ 7️⃣ February 2026 Current Affairs Highlights
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👉 https://jobsme.in/posts/daily-current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-7-february-2026-for-competitive-exams
🇮🇳 National Affairs
- India paid USD 35.18 million to UN Regular Budget 2026
- FNTA agreement signed for Eastern Nagaland
- Bharat Taxi launched – India’s first cooperative ride-hailing service
- Startup recognition framework revised (Deep Tech category added)
🌍 International & Economy
- India–USA Critical Minerals engagement
- Apogee Aerospace–AAI seaplane deal (₹3,500 crore)
🏆 Sports & Awards
- Rouble Nagi won Global Teacher Prize 2026
- RCB Women won WPL 2026
- India won ICC U-19 World Cup (6th title)
📌 One-Liner Points for Quick Weekly Revision
- NHIS is India’s first household income survey.
- Indian Railways launched LNG–Diesel DEMU train.
- Gujarat topped renewable energy capacity.
- India added two Ramsar Sites, total now 98.
- RBI penalised Paytm under FEMA.
- India joined BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies.
- Agni-3 missile range is 3,000–3,500 km.
- SBI launched GTFC and CHAKRA initiatives.
- RCB Women won WPL 2026.
- India paid USD 35.18 million to UN budget.
