Current Affairs 06.02.2026 – National & International News for Competitive Exams

🧠 NATIONAL NEWS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026

🇮🇳 Government & Politics

1. Manipur Political Development

   • President’s Rule revoked in Manipur on 4 Feb 2026.

   • Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Chief Minister.

   • Deputies: Nemcha Kipgen, Losii Dikho; Cabinet includes Govindas Konthoujam, Khuraijam Loken.

   • Restores elected government after nearly one year.

2. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

   • Annual motivational interaction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 Feb 2026.

   • Focus on exam preparation, stress management for students nationwide and abroad.

🇮🇳 Economy & Banking

3. Bank Charges & Rules Updated – Feb 2026

   • Major banks — State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank — announced revisions in charges and credit card benefits effective Feb 2026.

   • Includes changes in transaction fees, rewards, compliance terms affecting personal & business banking.

🧪 Science & Technology

4. ISRO Prepares GISAT-1A Launch

   • Indian Space Research Organisation readies to launch Gisat-1A (EOS-05), aimed at advanced geo-imaging.

🌱 Environment & Ecology

5. New Flowering Plant Species Discovered

   • Scientists from Botanical Survey of India discover a new plant species in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana.

   • Highlights India’s biodiversity and botanical research.

🌍 INTERNATIONAL NEWS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026

🌐 Global Diplomacy & Trade

6. India & GCC Free Trade Talks

   • India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) formalise the start of negotiations toward a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, marking a major diplomatic and economic milestone.

🪖 Global Order Debate

7. Global Economic Order ‘Dead’ – Mario Draghi

   • Former Italian PM Mario Draghi stated the existing global economic structure is defunct.

   • Advocated European strategic autonomy amid rising US and China pressure.

📊 ECONOMY & FINANCE

📉 Global Monetary Policy

8. Bank of England Interest Rate Decision

   • On 5 Feb 2026, Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, hinting at possible future rate cuts as inflation trends toward target levels.

   • European Central Bank also kept rates steady.

🏆 SPORTS NEWS

⛷ Winter Olympics 2026 – Milano Cortina

9. 2026 Winter Olympics Begins

   • Opening Ceremony held on 6 Feb 2026.

   • Event dates: 6–22 Feb 2026.

   • New inclusion: Ski Mountaineering; ice hockey format updated.

   • Debut participation by Benin, Guinea-Bissau, UAE.

🏏 ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026

10. Under-19 World Cup Final (Cricket)

• India vs England scheduled at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe on 6 Feb 2026.

• Final match of the championship.

🎯 Asian Shooting Championships

11. Asian Rifle & Pistol Championships

• Esha Singh won Gold in Women’s Individual 10m Air Pistol with 239.8 points.

• Indian Team clinched Gold – Women’s Team 10m Air Pistol.

• Event held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.

🏆 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Upcoming)

12. World Cup Schedule

• Hosted by India & Sri Lanka from 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.

• Tournament features 20 teams and 55 matches across multiple venues.

• India enters as defending champions.

📅 IMPORTANT DAYS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026

13. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

• Observed globally on 6 Feb 2026 to raise awareness and end FGM practices.

📌 QUICK FACTS & FIGURES FOR EXAMS

• India placed on UN Honour Roll for prompt payment of UN dues (Timely payment cleared within 30 days).

• India-GCC Free Trade Talks start under Terms of Reference signed.

• Winter Olympics 2026 opens on 06.02.2026 — major multi-sport winter event.

• National emphasis on exam stress management via Pariksha Pe Charcha.

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