3rd February 2026 Daily Current Affairs

3rd February 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)

1. Parliament & Budget Session

Budget Session of Parliament continued with discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address.

2. Bio-Pharma SHAKTI Scheme

₹10,000 crore Bio-Pharma SHAKTI proposed in Union Budget 2026–27 to boost biologics & biosimilars manufacturing.

3. Railways Allocation Increased

Railways received a record ₹2,78,000 crore in the new Budget for expansion and service improvement.

4. J&K Renames Kathua Railway Station

Kathua Railway Station renamed as Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua Railway Station.

5. World Wetlands Day (2 Feb)

World Wetlands Day observed globally to promote wetland conservation.

🌍 International Affairs

6. India–Norway Cooperation Strengthened

India and Norway agree to deepen collaboration in trade, renewable energy, science, education, Arctic cooperation.

7. India–US Trade Deal Reduces Uncertainty

A recent India–USA trade deal was recognized for decreasing global economic uncertainty and boosting trade confidence.

📊 Economy & Markets

8. Markets Rally on Trade Boost

Sensex jumped over 2,000 points, and Nifty closed above 25,700 after positive global trade developments.

⚖️ Governance & Policy

9. Supreme Court on Pennaiyar Water Dispute

SC directed the Centre to set up a Pennaiyar River Water Disputes Tribunal within a month to resolve the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka water conflict.

10. Digital Rupee Pilot Expanded

RBI’s Digital Rupee (CBDC) pilot expanded to 28 cities, onboarding more users and merchants.

🔬 Science, Tech & Environment

11. India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

ISM 2.0 launched with ₹1,000 crore to promote domestic chip design and manufacturing.

12. Gaganyaan Mission Progress

Third unmanned Gaganyaan test flight successful, validating key systems for crewed missions.

13. Renewable Energy Milestone

India’s renewable capacity crossed 200 GW, led by solar and wind.

🌦️ Weather & Environment

14. IMD Forecast

IMD warned of thunderstorms, dense fog, and rough seas across parts of India from 3–6 February.

🏆 Sports & Culture

15. ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy reached Chandigarh University, ahead of the tournament start.

📌 Quick Revision (One Lines)

Bio-Pharma SHAKTI scheme with ₹10,000 cr for biotech.

Railways gets record allocations of ₹2.78 lakh cr.

India–US trade deal eased global economic uncertainty.

Sensex up 2,000+ points; Nifty 25,700+.

India’s renewable energy crosses 200 GW.