Current Affairs One - Liner : 6th February 2026

National:

• On 4 February 2026, Airbus and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Aerospace Research. The CoE will focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aerospace innovation, and student‑driven projects. It aims to build a strong industry–academia collaboration and nurture skilled talent for India’s aviation sector.

• Alwar district in Rajasthan has become India’s first district to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the Centre’s Insurance for All by 2047 roadmap. This milestone was reached through door‑to‑door surveys, covering 1,367 previously uninsured individuals across nine villages. The initiative is a joint effort of the Government of India and IRDAI, aiming to build a Secure India–Insured India.
• On 2 February 2026, Bengaluru’s Digantara signed a landmark pact with Singapore’s DSTA to co‑develop Space Situational Awareness (SSA) tools. The agreement enables sovereign control, letting Singapore deploy AI‑driven analytics and sensor data to track space debris. Digantara will provide conjunction screening and flight dynamics to issue real‑time collision alerts for national satellites.
• On 4 February 2026, BEML Limited signed a tripartite Master Research Agreement (MRA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and its innovation arm Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) in Bengaluru. The collaboration aims to advance blue‑sky, applied, and translational research in aerospace, defence, rail & metro, mining, maritime, and green technologies.
• The first women‑led industrial park was inaugurated on 5 February 2026 at Gowribidanur, Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. Developed by FICCI FLO Bangalore with support from KIADB and Karnataka Udyog Mitra, it spans 50 acres. The park is exclusively for women entrepreneurs, especially first‑generation businesswomen, to ease entry into manufacturing.

Banking:

• Axis Bank launched the Rooftop Solar Finance scheme on 5 February 2026 to support MSMEs in adopting clean energy. The program offers collateral‑free loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹2 crore with flexible repayment options of 4–7 years. It is designed to help enterprises install rooftop solar systems, cut electricity costs, and achieve energy self‑reliance.

MoUs:

• Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an MoU with Italy’s Leonardo on 3 February 2026 in New Delhi. The collaboration aims to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India under Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will initially focus on AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with phased indigenisation. The plan includes MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facilities and pilot training infrastructure.
• On 2 February 2026, the National Test House (NTH) signed an MoU with STQC–ERTL (North), New Delhi to strengthen drone certification. This government‑to‑government collaboration builds an indigenous ecosystem for safe and reliable drones. It focuses on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing. The aim is to ensure drones neither malfunction due to radio signals nor disrupt other critical systems like cell towers or aircraft communications.

Sports:

• The ICC U‑19 World Cup 2026 was held in Zimbabwe (15 Jan – 6 Feb). India defeated England by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club. India scored 411/9, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 175 off 80 balls as the highlight. This victory gave India a record 6th U‑19 World Cup title, remaining undefeated throughout.

Defence:

• On February 2, 2026, Mumbai-based startup Sagar Defence Engineering marked a major indigenous milestone by delivering the first two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to the Indian Navy. These vessels, officially termed Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms (AWBS), are the first of their kind to be designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India.
• On February 5, 2026, the V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, became the first port in India to initiate an advanced Anti-Drone Security System. The system provides 360-degree airspace protection using RF sensors, radar, and jammers to detect, track, and neutralise unauthorised drones. With an effective range of 5 km, it is designed to safeguard critical port infrastructure from emerging aerial threats.

Committees:

• On 3–4 February 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo‑US Joint Technical Group (JTG) Plenary Meeting in New Delhi. It is the primary forum for coordinating bilateral defence R&D, following the India–US Major Defence Partnership roadmap signed in Oct 2025. The meeting was co‑chaired by Dr. Chandrika Kaushik (India, DRDO) and Michael Francis Dodd (USA, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies).

Apps & Portals:

• On 5 February 2026, NITI Aayog prepared a draft Energy Transition Blueprint for Andhra Pradesh under the ASSET platform. It proposes ~₹7.5 lakh crore investment to make AP a top 3 renewable energy hub by 2035. Nearly 47% of AP’s power already comes from renewables, with supply costs projected below ₹6 per unit. The plan ensures affordable clean energy while positioning AP as a national & global renewable hub.

Important Days:

• The International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM was observed on 6 February 2026 with the theme “Towards 2030: No End To FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Globally, around 230 million women and girls are survivors, with nearly 4 million new cases each year. The UN, UNICEF, UNFPA, and partners emphasized the need for education, funding, and community engagement to eliminate FGM.

Obituaries:

• Renowned sociologist and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. André Béteille passed away on 3 February 2026 in New Delhi at the age of 91. He was a founding figure of Indian sociology, known for his pioneering studies on caste, class, and inequality.

Questions:

Q.1 Which district became India’s first to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the “Insurance for All by 2047” roadmap?
a) Jhunjhunu
b) Alwar
c) Udaipur
d) Bharatpur

Answer: b) Alwar district (Rajasthan) achieved full coverage through door-to-door surveys covering previously uninsured individuals.

Q.2 India’s first women-led industrial park was inaugurated in which state?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Telangana
d) Maharashtra

Answer: a) The park is located at Gowribidanur, Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka.