Daily Current Affairs – 07.02.2026

🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA

1. India’s Payment to United Nations Budget (2026)

   • Government of India paid USD 35.18 million towards the UN Regular Budget 2026.

   • India’s contribution rate is 1.016% of the total USD 3.45 billion budget.

   • By paying on time, India joined the UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ of member states fulfilling dues promptly.

2. Tripartite Agreement for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA)

   • Govt of India, Government of Nagaland, and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) signed an agreement to establish FNTA.

   • FNTA aims to strengthen governance and development in Eastern Nagaland districts.

🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

3. 2026 Winter Olympics Opens in Italy

   • The 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Milano Cortina 2026) officially opened with dual Olympic flames lit in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a first in Olympics history.

   • Opening ceremony held at San Siro Stadium, Milan with global participation and performances.

   • Games run from 7 February to 22 February 2026, featuring athletes from 93 nations in various winter sports.

4. Sport: Luge Competition Kicks Off

   • Luge events at the 2026 Winter Olympics began on 7 February at Cortina Sliding Centre with heats for men’s singles.

🏏 MAJOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENTS

5. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Begins

   • T20 World Cup 2026 commenced on 7 February 2026.

   • Tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams and 55 matches scheduled.

   • The final is set for 8 March 2026 in Ahmedabad, India.

📅 IMPORTANT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DAYS (FEBRUARY 2026)

6. Valentine’s Week Begins (7–14 February 2026)

   • A globally observed cultural event throughout the week leading to Valentine’s Day on 14 February.

7. World Interfaith Harmony Week (1–7 February 2026)

   • Ongoing global initiative to promote inter-religious understanding and harmony.

🏆 OTHER GLOBAL & SPORTS EVENTS

8. 2026 Grand Prix Zagreb Open (Wrestling)

   • Held from 4–8 February 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia.

   • Part of United World Wrestling’s Ranking Series with prize money allocations for medal winners and finals on 7 February.

9. Stardom Supreme Fight 2026 (Pro Wrestling Event)

   • Professional wrestling event on 7 February 2026 at Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan.

   • Main headliner: Starlight Kid vs Saya Kamitani for the World of Stardom Championship.

🔎 EXAM-FOCUSED FACTS & DATA

10. Insurance Milestone – India (Feb 2026)

    • Alwar district, Rajasthan became the first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the national “Insurance for All by 2047” initiative.

    • Coverage includes nine villages under this roadmap aimed at grassroots-level financial protection.

11. NAMASTE Scheme Administration

    • NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for formalization and wellbeing of waste pickers, with significant enumeration data compiled.

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