6th February 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)
1. RBI Maintains Policy Rate
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its February meeting, adopting a neutral stance amid steady inflation and encouraging growth forecasts. The decision follows positive economic indicators, including reduced trade pressure after recent global trade deals.
2. IIT Jammu EV Collaboration
• IIT Jammu signed an academic partnership with DIYguru Mobility aiming to offer industry-aligned certification programmes focused on electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility technologies.
3. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Action
• The ED issued summons to key accused Unnikrishnan Potty in the Sabarimala gold theft case for detailed questioning.
4. Violence in Punjab
• A Punjab AAP leader, Lucky Oberoi, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar, highlighting concerns over political violence.
🌍 International Affairs
**5. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
• The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on 6 Feb 2026, officially commencing the Games with cultural performances and the parade of athletes.
6. U.S.–Russia Nuclear Arms Treaty Expires
• The longstanding U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control treaty expired, raising global concerns about nuclear transparency and future arms competition.
7. Iran–U.S. Talks Begin
• Iran and the United States commenced high-level talks in Oman, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue despite disagreements.
8. Global Conflicts & Crisis
• Continued reports of conflict and violence: major things include fighting in Darfur, deadly attacks in Nigeria, and an explosion at a mosque in Islamabad killing many worshippers.
📊 Economy & Markets
9. Money & Markets
• Global financial news showed InterGlobe Aviation shares dropped after an antitrust probe, and precious metals (gold & silver) prices slid amid stronger dollar and rate expectations.
10. India–Malaysia Strategic Ties
• PM Modi’s upcoming Malaysia visit was highlighted as a key diplomatic and economic event aimed at expanding cooperation in digital economy, renewable energy, and semiconductors.
🧠 Important Days
**11. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
• Observed on 6 February, this day highlights global commitment to ending FGM — a human rights violation affecting millions of girls and women worldwide.
🌍 Culture & Lifestyle
12. India Art Fair 2026
• The India Art Fair began in New Delhi, featuring international art including noteworthy Korean pavilions and creative exhibits.
📌 Quick Revision – One-Line Notes
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% to balance growth and inflation.
IIT Jammu partners with DIYguru for EV certification programmes.
ED summons main accused in Sabarimala gold theft case.
2026 Winter Olympics opening held in Milan.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM observed globally.
