Daily Current Affairs Feb 5, 2026 | Bharat Taxi Launch & Frontier Nagaland Agreement
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 5, 2026, specifically prepared for competitive exam preparation. This update covers the most significant developments in governance, international trade, and the cooperative sector.
National & Polity
PM Modi’s Address in Rajya Sabha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the discussion on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha. He emphasized the government's focus on "fixing the mistakes of the past" and the vision for Viksit Bharat. The session saw a walkout by the Opposition over several contentious issues.
Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA): A landmark tripartite agreement was signed in New Delhi between the Union Home Ministry, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO). This agreement paves the way for the creation of the FNTA to address the long-standing developmental and political demands of Eastern Nagaland.
Anurag Thakur Cleared for BCCI: The Supreme Court modified its 2017 order, allowing Anurag Thakur (former BCCI President and current MP) to participate in the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) once again.
Jan Suraaj Challenges Bihar Polls: Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, seeking fresh polls in the state citing irregularities.
Skill India Crackdown: The government registered FIRs against 41 Skill India training centres following a CAG report that flagged serious deficiencies in infrastructure and the misuse of funds.
International & Defence
India–US Trade Deal Finalized: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that a joint statement on the first tranche of the Bilateral Trade Agreement will be signed within 4–5 days.
Tariff Cut: The US will officially reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% via an executive order.
Impact: Following this, Goldman Sachs upgraded India’s real GDP growth forecast for CY26 to 6.9%.
Exercise KHANJAR 2026: The 13th edition of the India–Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise continued at Misamari, Assam. The focus remains on sharing best practices in special operations and counter-terrorism.
India–Tanzania Defence Meet: The 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in Zanzibar, focusing on maritime security and defense equipment cooperation.
Operation Sudarshini: INS Sudarshini made its first international port call of the Lokayan-26 Voyage in Oman, strengthening maritime diplomatic ties.
Economy & Banking
Bharat Taxi Launch: Union Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform.
Model: It operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model.
Focus: Drivers (Sarathis) are co-owners, receiving health insurance, accident benefits, and retirement savings.
India's First Green Urea Plant: NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) and Assago Industries signed an MoU to develop India’s first large-scale Green Urea facility at the Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub, Andhra Pradesh.
Paytm/One 97 Penalty: The RBI issued a compounding fee of ₹18.76 lakh to One 97 Communications (parent of Paytm) for FEMA contraventions related to foreign investment in its subsidiary.
GDP Milestone: New data indicates that the Indian economy expanded by an average of 7.3% during the FY24–FY26 period.
Science & Tech
PLASTINDIA 2026: Launched in New Delhi as a Zero-Waste Global Exhibition. The theme is "BHARAT NEXT," highlighting sustainable plastic solutions and circular economy innovations.
Digital Certificate for Medicinal Plants: The National Biodiversity Authority launched a portal for the online issuance of Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants to ensure smoother compliance for the AYUSH industry.
Incubator Conclave: NITI Aayog hosted the AIM SUMVAAD 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together over 100 incubation centres to launch the National Innovation Challenge.
Sports & Culture
Men's U-19 World Cup: India crushed England by 100 runs to clinch their 6th Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup title.
BOXAM Elite International: In Spain, Indian pugilists Hitesh Gulia (70kg) and Preeti (54kg) registered dominant 5:0 wins to kickstart India's campaign.
Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship: Olympian Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event.
Important Days (February 5)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| World Nutella Day | A global celebration of the famous chocolate-hazelnut spread. |
| National Weatherperson's Day | Recognizing the individuals who provide critical weather forecasting services. |
| Optimist Day | Observed on the first Thursday of February to promote a positive mindset. |
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