Daily Current Affairs Feb 8, 2026 | India-Malaysia MoUs & Digital FPI License
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 8, 2026, specifically prepared by
National & Polity
PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit Concludes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his high-profile visit to Kuala Lumpur. India and Malaysia signed several MoUs to enhance cooperation in semiconductors, fintech, defense manufacturing, and digital trade. PM Modi described India as a "trusted partner for growth."
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal: The West Bengal government informed the Election Commission (ECI) that it is ready to deploy 8,505 Group B officers to oversee the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This follows a Supreme Court hearing where the ECI had previously flagged a shortage of monitoring staff.
Assam Heritage Grant: The Assam government approved a ₹50 crore heritage grant to restore and preserve the legacy of the Darrang kings of the Koch dynasty, focusing on historical sites and monuments associated with Mahabir Chilarai.
Maoist Surrender in Bastar: In a major success for the "LWE-free" initiative, 51 Maoists (including 24 women) surrendered in the Sukma and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh, handing over a cache of automatic weapons.
Sharda River Corridor: The Uttarakhand Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Sharda River Corridor at Tanakpur in Champawat district to boost eco-tourism and riverfront development.
International & Defence
Japan General Election: Exit polls and early results show that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) bloc is on track to win a decisive majority in the lower house of parliament.
Israel’s Highest Parliamentary Honour: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader to receive the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, the highest honor of the Israeli Parliament, for his role in strengthening India-Israel ties.
Nobel Laureate Sentenced: An Iranian court sentenced 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to an additional 7.5 years in prison, sparking international condemnation regarding human rights and censorship.
Portugal Presidential Election: Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro was elected as the new President of Portugal, defeating André Ventura in the second round of voting.
Lebanon Government Formation: A new government was formed in Lebanon with former ICJ President Nawaf Salam appointed as the Prime Minister to lead the nation's economic recovery efforts.
Economy & Banking
First Fully Digital FPI License: Kotak Mahindra Bank became the first bank in India to issue a fully digital Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) license using an end-to-end online process with e-signatures, significantly reducing onboarding time for foreign investors.
"Position of Strength" - Piyush Goyal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is negotiating trade deals (including with the US and EU) from a position of confidence, offering access to a future $35 trillion market by 2047.
RBI Fraud Compensation: The RBI proposed using the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF) to compensate victims of small-value digital frauds (up to ₹25,000), marking a shift toward greater consumer protection in the fintech era.
Anil Ambani Asset Attachment: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached Mumbai properties worth ₹3,716 crore linked to the Anil Ambani group in connection with an ongoing money laundering probe.
Science, Sports & Environment
Super Bowl LX: The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win their second Super Bowl title. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named MVP.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
England vs. Nepal: England scored 184/7, led by Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook, defeating Nepal in their Group C opener.
New Zealand vs. Afghanistan: Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips anchored a successful chase for New Zealand after an early collapse.
Mt. Aconcagua Summited: Kabak Yano, a 27-year-old mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully summited Mount Aconcagua (22,831 ft) in Argentina, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
Kaziranga Fishing Cat Stronghold: The first scientific assessment of Kaziranga National Park established it as a major stronghold for the Fishing Cat, a medium-sized wild cat listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List.
Eurasian Otter Rediscovery: The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), once thought to be extinct in the region, was officially recorded in the Sindh River of Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.
Important Days (February 8)
| Day | Significance / Theme |
| Propose Day | The second day of the traditional Valentine’s Week. |
| National Kite Flying Day | A cultural day celebrating the joy and skill of kite flying. |
| National Opera Day | Dedicated to the appreciation of the musical art form. |
| World Marriage Day | Observed on the second Sunday of February to honor the commitment of couples. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
Mount Aconcagua: Located in the Andes mountain range in Argentina; it is the highest point in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres.
Knesset: The unicameral national legislature of Israel.
Fishing Cat: The state animal of West Bengal; primarily inhabits wetlands.
Article 324: Grants the Election Commission of India the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections.
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