Daily Current Affairs Feb 3, 2026 | GST Record ₹2.15 Lakh Cr & EU AI Act
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 3, 2026, specifically prepared for competitive exam preparations. This brief is optimized for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railway exam preparation.
National & Polity
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Global South: At the G20 Sherpa meeting, India proposed the "DPI-GS Framework" to help developing nations implement modular, open-source payment and identity systems like UPI and Aadhaar.
Census 2027 Digital Pilot: The Ministry of Home Affairs launched a digital pilot for the Population Census 2027 in 10 selected districts. For the first time, it will include a "Digital Health Status" self-declaration.
Gram Manchitra 3.0: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 3.0 version of its Spatial Planning Application. It now includes high-resolution satellite imagery from EOS-08 for real-time monitoring of rural infrastructure projects.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand: Justice Sanjeev Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, following the retirement of the previous incumbent.
International & Defence
EU's AI Act Full Enforcement: Today marks the official date for the full enforcement of the European Union's AI Act. It is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework to categorize AI risks (Unacceptable, High, Limited, and Minimal).
Operation 'Suraksha Sagar': The Indian Navy conducted a massive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) drill off the coast of Mauritius, involving the INS Vikrant carrier battle group.
India-France Space Dialogue: The 4th India-France Strategic Space Dialogue was held in Paris. The two nations agreed to co-develop a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) tracking satellite constellation.
El Salvador Election Results: Nayib Bukele was officially declared the winner of the presidential election for a second consecutive term with a historic margin.
Economy & Banking
GST Revenue Milestone: The Ministry of Finance reported that GST collections for January 2026 hit a record high of ₹2.15 lakh crore, representing a 15% year-on-year growth.
MSME 'Sambandh' Portal 2.0: An upgraded portal for tracking public procurement from MSMEs was launched. It now includes a Smart-Contract feature to ensure payments are released within 30 days.
RBI Monetary Policy Preview: Ahead of the MPC meeting, the RBI reported that India's Core Inflation has stabilized at 3.8%, the lowest in 18 months.
PhonePe Global Expansion: PhonePe officially went live in Sri Lanka and Nepal, allowing Indian tourists to pay via UPI at local QR codes in these countries.
Science, Tech & Environment
H5N1 Avian Flu Vaccine: Indian biopharma company Serum Institute of India received WHO pre-qualification for its first indigenous H5N1 human vaccine, aimed at pandemic preparedness.
Solar Storm Warning: The Center for Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI) issued a warning for a Class X-2 solar flare expected to impact satellite communications on Feb 5.
New Orchid Species: A new species of orchid, Gastrodia malabarica, which is a leafless, subterranean orchid, was discovered in the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala.
India's First 'Green' National Highway: The NH-44 (Delhi-Srinagar) stretch was declared India’s first "Net-Zero Highway" with 100% solar-powered toll plazas and EV charging stations every 40 km.
Sports & Culture
ICC U-19 World Cup: India reached the semi-finals by defeating Australia in a thrilling quarter-final match in South Africa.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards: The government announced the list of recipients for 2025–26. Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran was awarded the Akademi Ratna.
Davis Cup 2026: India’s tennis team departed for Sweden for the World Group I play-offs.
Important Days (February 3)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| National Women's Physicians Day | Commemorating the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the US. |
| Golden Retriever Day | A global celebration of the popular dog breed (often used in GK for animal welfare contexts). |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
G20 Troika: Currently consists of Brazil (Past), South Africa (Current), and USA (Future).
Article 280: Deals with the Finance Commission; the 16th Finance Commission is chaired by Arvind Panagariya.
Silent Valley National Park: Located in the Nilgiri Hills, Kerala; it is home to the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque.
UPI Global: Countries where UPI is now operational include UAE, France, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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