🧠 NATIONAL NEWS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026
🇮🇳 Government & Politics
Manipur Political Development
President’s Rule revoked in Manipur on 4 Feb 2026.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Chief Minister.
Deputies: Nemcha Kipgen, Losii Dikho; Cabinet includes Govindas Konthoujam, Khuraijam Loken.
Restores elected government after nearly one year.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Annual motivational interaction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 Feb 2026.
Focus on exam preparation, stress management for students nationwide and abroad.
🇮🇳 Economy & Banking
Bank Charges & Rules Updated – Feb 2026
Major banks — State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank — announced revisions in charges and credit card benefits effective Feb 2026.
Includes changes in transaction fees, rewards, compliance terms affecting personal & business banking.
🧪 Science & Technology
ISRO Prepares GISAT-1A Launch
Indian Space Research Organisation readies to launch Gisat-1A (EOS-05), aimed at advanced geo-imaging.
🌱 Environment & Ecology
New Flowering Plant Species Discovered
Scientists from Botanical Survey of India discover a new plant species in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana.
Highlights India’s biodiversity and botanical research.
🌍 INTERNATIONAL NEWS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026
🌐 Global Diplomacy & Trade
India & GCC Free Trade Talks
India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) formalise the start of negotiations toward a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, marking a major diplomatic and economic milestone.
🪖 Global Order Debate
Global Economic Order ‘Dead’ – Mario Draghi
Former Italian PM Mario Draghi stated the existing global economic structure is defunct.
Advocated European strategic autonomy amid rising US and China pressure.
📊 ECONOMY & FINANCE
📉 Global Monetary Policy
Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
On 5 Feb 2026, Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, hinting at possible future rate cuts as inflation trends toward target levels.
European Central Bank also kept rates steady.
🏆 SPORTS NEWS
⛷ Winter Olympics 2026 – Milano Cortina
2026 Winter Olympics Begins
Opening Ceremony held on 6 Feb 2026.
Event dates: 6–22 Feb 2026.
New inclusion: Ski Mountaineering; ice hockey format updated.
Debut participation by Benin, Guinea-Bissau, UAE.
🏏 ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026
Under-19 World Cup Final (Cricket)
India vs England scheduled at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe on 6 Feb 2026.
Final match of the championship.
🎯 Asian Shooting Championships
Asian Rifle & Pistol Championships
Esha Singh won Gold in Women’s Individual 10m Air Pistol with 239.8 points.
Indian Team clinched Gold – Women’s Team 10m Air Pistol.
Event held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
🏆 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Upcoming)
World Cup Schedule
Hosted by India & Sri Lanka from 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.
Tournament features 20 teams and 55 matches across multiple venues.
India enters as defending champions.
📅 IMPORTANT DAYS – 06 FEBRUARY 2026
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Observed globally on 6 Feb 2026 to raise awareness and end FGM practices.
📌 QUICK FACTS & FIGURES FOR EXAMS
India placed on UN Honour Roll for prompt payment of UN dues (Timely payment cleared within 30 days).
India-GCC Free Trade Talks start under Terms of Reference signed.
Winter Olympics 2026 opens on 06.02.2026 — major multi-sport winter event.
National emphasis on exam stress management via Pariksha Pe Charcha.
