🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA
India’s Payment to United Nations Budget (2026)
Government of India paid USD 35.18 million towards the UN Regular Budget 2026.
India’s contribution rate is 1.016% of the total USD 3.45 billion budget.
By paying on time, India joined the UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ of member states fulfilling dues promptly.
Tripartite Agreement for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA)
Govt of India, Government of Nagaland, and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) signed an agreement to establish FNTA.
FNTA aims to strengthen governance and development in Eastern Nagaland districts.
🌍 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
2026 Winter Olympics Opens in Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Milano Cortina 2026) officially opened with dual Olympic flames lit in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a first in Olympics history.
Opening ceremony held at San Siro Stadium, Milan with global participation and performances.
Games run from 7 February to 22 February 2026, featuring athletes from 93 nations in various winter sports.
Sport: Luge Competition Kicks Off
Luge events at the 2026 Winter Olympics began on 7 February at Cortina Sliding Centre with heats for men’s singles.
🏏 MAJOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENTS
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Begins
T20 World Cup 2026 commenced on 7 February 2026.
Tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams and 55 matches scheduled.
The final is set for 8 March 2026 in Ahmedabad, India.
📅 IMPORTANT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DAYS (FEBRUARY 2026)
Valentine’s Week Begins (7–14 February 2026)
A globally observed cultural event throughout the week leading to Valentine’s Day on 14 February.
World Interfaith Harmony Week (1–7 February 2026)
Ongoing global initiative to promote inter-religious understanding and harmony.
🏆 OTHER GLOBAL & SPORTS EVENTS
2026 Grand Prix Zagreb Open (Wrestling)
Held from 4–8 February 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia.
Part of United World Wrestling’s Ranking Series with prize money allocations for medal winners and finals on 7 February.
Stardom Supreme Fight 2026 (Pro Wrestling Event)
Professional wrestling event on 7 February 2026 at Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan.
Main headliner: Starlight Kid vs Saya Kamitani for the World of Stardom Championship.
🔎 EXAM-FOCUSED FACTS & DATA
Insurance Milestone – India (Feb 2026)
Alwar district, Rajasthan became the first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the national “Insurance for All by 2047” initiative.
Coverage includes nine villages under this roadmap aimed at grassroots-level financial protection.
NAMASTE Scheme Administration
NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for formalization and wellbeing of waste pickers, with significant enumeration data compiled.
