🗓️ Current Affairs – 6 February 2026
🛡️ Internal Security
1) Border Infrastructure & BSF Welfare
Union Home Minister visited forward posts on the India-Pakistan border.
Emphasis on modernization, infrastructure development and welfare of border guarding forces.
GS: III (Internal Security)
🧠 Health & Social Sector
2) Tele-MANAS Expansion
National Tele Mental Health Programme operational in all States/UTs.
Services available in multiple Indian languages; lakhs of calls handled.
Dedicated mental health support introduced for Armed Forces.
GS: II (Health, Governance)
3) Healthcare in Remote & Tribal Areas
Government initiatives to improve healthcare access through NHM.
Strengthening PHCs, CHCs, mobile medical units and relaxed infrastructure norms.
GS: II
🧬 Science & Technology
4) Personalized Medicine & Genomics
Genome sequencing of over 10,000 Indians completed.
National biobank created to support population-scale health research.
Focus on precision medicine and disease prediction.
GS: III (Science & Tech)
📊 Economy & Data Governance
5) National Household Income Survey
Preparations underway for a nationwide household income survey.
Enumerator training planned to ensure high-quality and uniform data collection.
GS: III (Planning, Data)
⚓ Defence & Strategic Affairs
6) Strategic Port Studies
National Defence College delegation studied port infrastructure, operations and security.
Focus on maritime logistics and strategic preparedness.
GS: III (Defence, Infrastructure).
🛡️ Internal Security
1) Border Infrastructure & BSF Welfare
Union Home Minister visited forward posts on the India-Pakistan border.
Emphasis on modernization, infrastructure development and welfare of border guarding forces.
GS: III (Internal Security)
🧠 Health & Social Sector
2) Tele-MANAS Expansion
National Tele Mental Health Programme operational in all States/UTs.
Services available in multiple Indian languages; lakhs of calls handled.
Dedicated mental health support introduced for Armed Forces.
GS: II (Health, Governance)
3) Healthcare in Remote & Tribal Areas
Government initiatives to improve healthcare access through NHM.
Strengthening PHCs, CHCs, mobile medical units and relaxed infrastructure norms.
GS: II
🧬 Science & Technology
4) Personalized Medicine & Genomics
Genome sequencing of over 10,000 Indians completed.
National biobank created to support population-scale health research.
Focus on precision medicine and disease prediction.
GS: III (Science & Tech)
📊 Economy & Data Governance
5) National Household Income Survey
Preparations underway for a nationwide household income survey.
Enumerator training planned to ensure high-quality and uniform data collection.
GS: III (Planning, Data)
⚓ Defence & Strategic Affairs
6) Strategic Port Studies
National Defence College delegation studied port infrastructure, operations and security.
Focus on maritime logistics and strategic preparedness.
GS: III (Defence, Infrastructure).
UPSC-focused current affairs update for 07 February 2026
1️⃣ India‑USA Interim Trade Agreement Framework
What: India and the USA reached a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement to enhance trade and investment.
Key Points:
Mutual tariff structures and preferential market access agreed.
Cooperation on trade barriers, supply chains, and investments.
UPSC Relevance: Bilateral trade, economic diplomacy, Make in India, employment generation.
PM Modi’s Highlight: Boosts MSMEs, employment, and technological partnerships.
2️⃣ PM Modi’s Official Visit to Malaysia
What: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur for a two-day visit to strengthen India‑Malaysia relations.
Key Points:
Enhances India‑Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Aligns with India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.
UPSC Relevance: Foreign policy, strategic partnerships, regional cooperation.
3️⃣ India AI Impact Summit
What: India is focusing on inclusive and responsible AI through the upcoming AI Impact Summit.
Key Points:
AI’s role in governance, education, and services.
Promotes ethical and resilient AI use.
UPSC Relevance: Science & technology governance, digital India initiatives.
4️⃣ India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
What: Launched to boost domestic semiconductor production and achieve self-reliance.
Key Points:
Focus on chip manufacturing, design, and supply chain resilience.
UPSC Relevance: Industrial policy, technology ecosystem, global value chains.
5️⃣ Other Important Government Initiatives
Extended call-center support for UPSC candidates.
Agriculture: Dalhan (pulses) conference in Madhya Pradesh.
Rail & safety: Implementation of AI-based safety systems like Kavach.
UPSC Relevance: Governance, rural development, transport safety policies.
1️⃣ India‑USA Interim Trade Agreement Framework
What: India and the USA reached a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement to enhance trade and investment.
Key Points:
Mutual tariff structures and preferential market access agreed.
Cooperation on trade barriers, supply chains, and investments.
UPSC Relevance: Bilateral trade, economic diplomacy, Make in India, employment generation.
PM Modi’s Highlight: Boosts MSMEs, employment, and technological partnerships.
2️⃣ PM Modi’s Official Visit to Malaysia
What: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur for a two-day visit to strengthen India‑Malaysia relations.
Key Points:
Enhances India‑Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Aligns with India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.
UPSC Relevance: Foreign policy, strategic partnerships, regional cooperation.
3️⃣ India AI Impact Summit
What: India is focusing on inclusive and responsible AI through the upcoming AI Impact Summit.
Key Points:
AI’s role in governance, education, and services.
Promotes ethical and resilient AI use.
UPSC Relevance: Science & technology governance, digital India initiatives.
4️⃣ India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
What: Launched to boost domestic semiconductor production and achieve self-reliance.
Key Points:
Focus on chip manufacturing, design, and supply chain resilience.
UPSC Relevance: Industrial policy, technology ecosystem, global value chains.
5️⃣ Other Important Government Initiatives
Extended call-center support for UPSC candidates.
Agriculture: Dalhan (pulses) conference in Madhya Pradesh.
Rail & safety: Implementation of AI-based safety systems like Kavach.
UPSC Relevance: Governance, rural development, transport safety policies.
Which of the following is included in India’s GDP?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A. Transfer payments
11%
B. Sale of second-hand goods
77%
C. Government expenditure on salaries
3%
D. Purchase of shares
Per capita income is calculated as:
Anonymous Quiz
71%
A. National income ÷ Population
9%
B. GDP ÷ Working population
17%
C. Net National Product ÷ Total area
3%
D. Gross Domestic Product ÷ Labour force
Which institution estimates National Income in India?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A. Reserve Bank of India
23%
B. Ministry of Finance
6%
C. NITI Aayog
63%
D. National Statistical Office
Repo rate is the rate at which:
Anonymous Quiz
54%
A. RBI lends to commercial banks
23%
B. Banks lend to RBI
17%
C. Banks lend to customers
6%
D. Government borrows from RBI
Which of the following is a direct tax?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
A. GST
20%
B. Customs Duty
63%
C. Income Tax
0%
D. Excise Duty