🇮🇳 NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA
🔹 India-US Trade and Economic Cooperation
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India and the United States finalized a bilateral trade deal after months of negotiations, reducing US tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and India to eliminate several tariffs on American imports.
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India intends to purchase goods worth approximately $500 billion from the US over the next five years, strengthening economic ties and export potential.
🔹 Prime Minister’s Official Visit to Malaysia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his 2-day visit (07–08 Feb) to Malaysia to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, semiconductors and healthcare collaboration.
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Multiple MoUs and cooperation agreements were signed to enhance bilateral links.
🔹 Railway Infrastructure Progress
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The Indian Railway Ministry confirmed progress under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with more than 1,300 railway stations being modernised to improve passenger amenities and regional connectivity.
🔹 Launch of ‘Bharat Taxi’
🔹 UN Honour Roll Recognition
🔹 Mid-Day Meal Workers’ Strike
🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
🔹 Winter Olympics 2026 – Ongoing
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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commenced with 3500+ athletes from more than 90 countries, participating in 304 events across multiple disciplines — continuing throughout early February.
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Estimated global audience reach: 3 billion viewers.
🔹 Ukraine-Russia Conflict Update
🔹 Spain’s Social Media Regulation
🔹 Lebanon Government Formation
🔹 Global Diplomatic Missions Expansion
📊 ECONOMY & BUSINESS UPDATES
🔹 RBI Monetary Policy Status
🔹 France Hosts Global Ocean Summit
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Global Ocean Summit 2026 took place in Brest, France, focusing on blue economy investment, marine protection and plastic pollution management.
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India committed to the “30×30 Marine Protection Goal” — conserving at least 30% of ocean areas by 2030.
🔹 France-Sri Lanka IMF Support
🔹 Green Hydrogen Norms Launched
🛡️ DEFENCE & GOVERNANCE
🔹 DRDO Weapon Test Success
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested Helina, a helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile, boosting India’s precision strike capability.
🔹 Education Reforms Initiative
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Government launched consultations for Samagra Shiksha 3.0, aiming to integrate digitisation in education, aligned with NEP outcomes and digital classroom adoption.
👨🎓 APPOINTMENTS & PERSONNEL CHANGES
(No major appointments reported for 08.02.2026)
🧪 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
🔹 AI & Clean Energy Research Expansion
🏆 SPORTS NEWS
🏏 Cricket
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India clinched the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 title, defeating England U19 by 100 runs in the final held at Harare Sports Club (07 Feb 2026).
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls, named Player of the Match & Tournament — first in U19 history.
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India posted a massive 411/9 total; finished with 439 tournament runs at a strike rate of 169.
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka) latest developments:
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India will travel to Colombo for a Group A fixture despite Pakistan’s boycott due to geopolitical tensions.
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The tournament features 20 teams, opening with three matches on the first day.
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🥌 Winter & Other Sports
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Major fixtures and updates continue from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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2026 World Grand Prix (Snooker) is underway in Hong Kong, culminating on 08 Feb 2026 with top players competing for a £700,000 prize fund.
🏸 Badminton Discussion
🎉 CULTURE & MISCELLANEOUS
💘 Propose Day 2026
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8 February is celebrated globally as Propose Day, part of Valentine’s Week, emphasising expressions of commitment and romance.
🎶 Udaipur World Music Festival
🎨 India Art Fair 2026
📅 IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
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13 Feb 2026: Delhi to host month-long Delhi Khel Mahakumbh featuring 20,000+ athletes across multi-sports venues.
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13–22 Feb 2026: 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars Cricket tournament in Thailand.
