Daily Current Affairs Feb 6, 2026 | RBI Repo Rate & RCB WPL Win
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 6, 2026. This update covers critical developments in monetary policy, sports history, and international trade.
National & Polity
RBI Monetary Policy Status Quo: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance.
Growth Outlook: The RBI raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.9%.
Inflation: Core inflation remains stable at a healthy 3.8%.
UPSC Rule Change: Effective from the 2026 Civil Services Examination, the UPSC has introduced a new rule: Candidates already appointed to the Indian Police Service (IPS) are no longer eligible to appear for the CSE to improve officer retention and prevent vacancy cycles.
Frontier Nagaland Agreement: The Centre, Nagaland Government, and ENPO signed a pact to form the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), addressing long-standing regional demands for administrative autonomy.
Women-Led Industrial Park: Karnataka inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind, 50-acre Women-Led Industrial Park in Bengaluru to boost first-generation women entrepreneurs in manufacturing.
International & Defence
India-GCC FTA Talks Resume: India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in New Delhi to formally restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
PM Modi's Malaysia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a visit to Kuala Lumpur to discuss semiconductor cooperation, digital trade, and strengthening ties with ASEAN nations.
Helicopter Manufacturing Ecosystem: Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU with Italy's Leonardo to develop a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India.
India Joins BCIC: India officially joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) to enhance manufacturing capabilities and MSME competitiveness across member nations.
Tragedy in Pakistan: A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers killed at least 31 people and injured over 160.
Economy & Infrastructure
Walmart Milestone: Walmart became the first retailer in history to reach a $1 trillion market valuation, joining the ranks of elite tech giants.
First LNG–Diesel Train: Indian Railways launched the country’s first LNG–diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 40%.
Phased RRTS Expansion: The first Namo Bharat RRTS was flagged off at Shatabdi Nagar, Meerut, covering an 82-km stretch connecting Delhi and Meerut.
Turtle Trials Initiative: The Finance Ministry launched "Turtle Trials," a budget-supported conservation project for Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, balancing mass nesting protection with regulated tourism.
Science & Tech
Airbus CoE in Vadodara: Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Pre-Silicon Chip Validation: India’s largest pre-silicon chip validation facility was inaugurated at C-DAC Bengaluru, a major step toward semiconductor self-reliance.
Indo-US Defence Tech: DRDO hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group meeting to strengthen collaboration in critical and emerging defense technologies.
Sports & Culture
Mirabai Chanu's National Record: Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu smashed three national records (Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total) by lifting 205 kg at the National Weightlifting Championships.
RCB Wins WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals to win the 2026 Women's Premier League. Smriti Mandhana won Player of the Match (87 runs) and the Orange Cap.
U-19 World Cup Final: India's Under-19 team defeated Afghanistan to reach the final of the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe.
History for Rashid Khan: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan became the first bowler in history to take 700 T20 wickets.
Important Days (February 6)
| Day | Significance / Theme |
| International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM | Raising awareness to end Female Genital Mutilation globally. |
| National Wear Red Day | Observed on the first Friday of February to raise heart health awareness. |
| National Frozen Yogurt Day | A cultural celebration of the popular dessert. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
BRICS: Originally BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China); South Africa joined in 2010. The group expanded further in 2024.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya: India’s first university dedicated to the transportation, logistics, and infrastructure sectors.
Arribada: The Spanish term for "mass arrival," referring to the synchronized mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles.
Article 315: Grants the constitutional mandate for the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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