5th February 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)

1. India-US Trade Talks & Diplomacy
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held key discussions in Washington with US officials following the India–US trade deal, focusing on energy security and economic cooperation.

2. Cooperative Ride-Hailing Service Launched
• Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission, was launched in New Delhi. It operates with a “driver-owner” model, aiming to benefit drivers directly.

3. New Government Leadership in Manipur
• Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as Chief Minister of Manipur after the end of President’s Rule in the state.

4. Digitisation & Governance
• Government stated that 100 % ration cards are digitised, and over 99 % linked with Aadhaar to improve transparency and delivery of public services.

5. Supreme Court Relief to Anurag Thakur
• The Supreme Court granted relief to BJP MP Anurag Thakur, lifting a longstanding ban, allowing him to take positions in the BCCI.

🌍 International News

6. Russia-Ukraine War — Day 1442
• As the conflict continues, heavy exchanges and impacts on civilians and military operations remain a key issue in the Russia–Ukraine war.

7. National Celebrations & Diplomacy
• Sri Lanka celebrated 78th National Day, with a military parade and official ceremonies in Colombo.
• India’s NSA Ajit Doval visited Riyadh to strengthen strategic ties with Saudi Arabia.

8. World Government Summit 2026
• The summit opened in Dubai, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and future governance systems.

9. Wealth Milestone
• Elon Musk became the first individual with a net worth milestone of $800 billion, marking a global wealth record.

📊 Economy & Markets

10. Gold & Silver Price Movement
• Gold and silver prices fell sharply on MCX on 5 Feb as investor sentiment fluctuated after earlier rebounds.

11. Advantage Vidarbha Event
• The Advantage Vidarbha industrial conclave will be inaugurated in Nagpur on 6 Feb, featuring business stalls and global participation to promote trade and investment.

12. Election Commission Meeting
• The ECI scheduled a meeting of all state election chiefs on 24 Feb to discuss EVM management, electoral rolls, and technology upgrades for local polls.

🧭 Important Days & Events Ahead

13. Winter Olympics Opening (6 Feb 2026)
• The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will take place at San Siro, Milan, officially starting the Games with a cultural program and parade of athletes.

🌦️ Weather

14. IMD Weather Update
• Parts of Northwest India, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and J&K were forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall on 5 Feb, while other areas remain dry.

📌 Quick Revision – One-Line Notes

India–US trade diplomacy continued with Jaishankar’s talks in Washington.

Bharat Taxi launched as India’s first cooperative ride-hailing service.

Manipur gets new Chief Minister after President’s Rule ends.

Gold & silver prices fell amid market movements.

2026 Winter Olympics opening scheduled on 6 Feb in Milan.