India and Internation Daily GK and Current Affairs 02/02/2026
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 2, 2026, specifically prepared for SSC,UPSC,PSC,RRB,IBPS,Bank examm and Railway exams. Today's news is dominated by landmark judicial rulings and the detailed analysis of the newly presented Union Budget.
National & Polity
Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: In a landmark judgment (Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India), the Supreme Court ruled that menstrual health is integral to the Right to Life (Article 21).
The Mandate: All government and private schools must provide free sanitary napkins to girls in Classes 6–12.
Infrastructure: Schools must ensure gender-segregated, disabled-friendly toilets with a continuous water supply.
16th Finance Commission Recommendations: The Commission released its key roadmap for FY27–FY31.
Vertical Devolution: The states' share in the divisible tax pool has been retained at 41%.
New Disasters: Heatwaves and lightning have been added to the notified list of national disasters.
NCW 34th Foundation Day: The National Commission for Women (NCW) celebrated its foundation day at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. It was formally established on January 31, 1992.
New IPS Empanelment Rules: The Centre amended guidelines to ease IG-level postings for IPS officers to address the leadership shortage at SP and DIG ranks in CAPFs.
Economy & Budget Analysis
Fiscal Consolidation: The Union Budget set the fiscal deficit target for FY 2026-27 at 4.3% of GDP. The government aims to stabilize the Debt-to-GDP ratio at 50% by FY 2030-31.
Biopharma SHAKTI: A ₹10,000 crore scheme launched to upgrade National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) and clinical trial infrastructure.
Share Buyback Tax: From April 1, 2026, share buybacks will be taxed as Capital Gains in the hands of shareholders, removing the previous tax arbitrage.
Stock Market Reaction: Following the budget, the Sensex saw a sharp volatility, dropping over 1,500 points in intra-day trade amid concerns over Securities Transaction Tax (STT) hikes on F&O.
International & Defence
Global Soft Power Index 2026: India achieved a ranking of 32nd globally, showing a steady rise in its cultural and diplomatic influence.
US-Venezuela Reset: In a major diplomatic shift, the United States reopened its mission in Venezuela after seven years, marking a potential reset in bilateral ties.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 Deal: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) finalized a deal for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 during the Wings India 2026 event.
Taiwan Submarine Trials: Taiwan successfully conducted underwater trials for Narwhal, its first indigenously developed submarine, designed for shallow-water operations.
Science, Tech & Environment
Two New Ramsar Sites: India added two more wetlands—Patna Bird Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand Wetland Reserve (Gujarat)—bringing the total Ramsar sites in India to 98.
Kavach 4.0: Indian Railways is accelerating the nationwide rollout of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, Kavach 4.0, which complies with the highest global safety standard (SIL-4).
Red Aurora in Ladakh: A rare red-colored aurora was observed from the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, triggered by intense solar activity.
Captain Hansa Sharma: She became the first woman pilot to fly the indigenous Rudra helicopter (developed by HAL).
Sports & Culture
Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz scripted tennis history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, marking a definitive "changing of the guard" in Melbourne.
67th Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny made history by winning the Album of the Year category, beating out Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga.
T20 World Cup Boycott: The Pakistan government has reportedly directed its team to boycott the high-profile group match against India scheduled in Colombo for Feb 15, citing security and diplomatic concerns.
Important Days (February 2)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| World Wetlands Day | 2026 Theme: "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge". |
| Groundhog Day | A traditional North American cultural observance regarding seasonal weather. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
Ramsar Convention: Signed on Feb 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. It is the oldest intergovernmental environmental treaty.
Article 21A: Inserted by the 86th Amendment Act (2002), making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6–14.
SIL-4: Stands for "Safety Integrity Level 4," which implies a probability of failure of less than 1 in 10,000 years.
Hanle, Ladakh: India's first Dark Sky Reserve is located here due to its high altitude and low light pollution.
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