Summary of "1st–8th Feb 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQs 🔥 | Most Important Q&A | Current Affairs 2026 #current"
Summary — Weekly Current Affairs (1–7 Feb 2026)
Presenter: Akanksha (channel: Current Affairs Updated) Coverage: 55 quick MCQ-style items (review of major events from 1–7 Feb 2026)
Key items by theme
Politics & diplomacy
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Malaysia (7–8 Feb 2026) at the invitation of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim; capital: Kuala Lumpur.
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur.
- Nemcha (transcript gives Nemcha Kigan / Nemcha Khang) named as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.
Economy & business
- Walmart reached a $1 trillion market capitalization in January 2026 — the first retail firm to do so.
- India–China bilateral trade reached a record $155.6 billion in 2025.
- SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.) received Great Place to Work certification for 2026–27 (third consecutive year).
- Bharat Taxi launched as India’s first cooperative-based ride‑hailing platform (launch attributed to Amit Shah in the transcript).
- Gujarat emerged (as of 31 Dec 2025 data) as the largest contributor to India’s renewable energy capacity.
Science, technology & space
- UAE Central Bank approved USDU, a USD‑backed stablecoin.
- Vast Space (US startup) announced plans to build the private orbital platform “Heaven One,” targeted for early 2027.
- India’s first LNG–diesel dual‑fuel demo train became operational at Sabarmati (Ahmedabad).
- “Molt Book” noted as a social network for AI agents (mentioned in the transcript).
- Indian Railways introduced an AI‑enabled intrusion detection system aimed primarily at preventing elephant‑related incidents on tracks.
- Russia’s new nuclear‑powered submarine (name recorded in the transcript as Khaboksak / Khabovsk) is reported to be designed to carry the Poseidon strategic underwater system (an autonomous underwater drone).
Health, environment & science awards
- World Wetland Day (2 Feb): India now has 98 designated wetland sites after two recent additions (one each in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat). Theme: “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”
- India’s first nationally developed evidence‑based lung cancer care guidelines were released by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.
- Veerabhadran Ramanathan (Indian‑origin climate scientist) received the Crafoord Prize.
- Central government reported revising the target to eliminate malnutrition from 2025 to 2030.
Defence & internal security
- Agni Pariksha (joint exercise) conducted in Arunachal Pradesh between the Indian Army and Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (venue: Siang / East Siang district).
- Khanjar‑13 exercise (13th edition) began in Assam between India and Kyrgyzstan.
- Diwakar Jayant appointed Director General, Naval Armament at Naval Headquarters.
Transport & infrastructure
- Adampur Airport (Punjab) renamed Shri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport on the occasion of the saint’s 649th birth anniversary.
- Kamakhya Ropeway project (â‚ą23 crore) approved to improve connectivity to Kamakhya Temple.
- Cochin International Airport to become India’s first airport operating hydrogen‑powered buses for passenger transport.
- Delhi International Airport Ltd. won “Best Airport of the Year” at Wings India 2026.
Sport
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles title, defeating Novak Djokovic.
- India won the Men’s Under‑19 T20 World Cup (defeated England in the final).
- RCB won the WPL title (their second).
- Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League 2026.
- Asian Rifle & Pistol Shooting Championship 2026 hosted in New Delhi.
- Badminton Asia Team Championships (6th edition) scheduled in China.
Culture & awards
- The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy (68th Grammys) — Best Audio Book Narration & Storytelling Recording for the album titled “Meditation.”
- Global Teacher Prize: Ruble Nagi recognized for transforming education access in urban slums.
- Galam Adar Wangmo Wangchuk honored with the Upendranath Brahma Soldier of Humanity Award.
- First Iranian woman elected to the IOC (name in transcript: Shorayya Aghai Hajiaga — spelling uncertain).
Records & social initiatives
- Andhra Pradesh set a Guinness World Record by distributing 555 e‑cycles to women and girl students within 24 hours.
- Kerala launched the “Neophyte ID” app to identify invasive plant species.
- Kerala became the first Indian state to introduce a separate elderly budget for FY27.
- India’s first women‑led industrial park inaugurated in Karnataka (exact location unclear in transcript).
Global events & other
- World Government Summit 2026 theme reported as “Shaping Future Governments” (transcript contained a minor error).
- International Day of Human Fraternity observed on 4 Feb.
- World Cancer Day (4 Feb) theme: “United by the Unique” (to remain through 2027).
- Fuego Volcano eruption reported in Guatemala.
- Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) won first prize in the Swachhta Pakhwada Award 2025.
Notes on transcript uncertainties: - Several personal and place names in the subtitles were garbled (examples: Iranian IOC member name, the naval submarine name, exact place name for the women‑led industrial park). These are reported as given in the transcription and may require verification from original sources.
Presenter / Contributor
- Akanksha — Current Affairs Updated (YouTube channel)
Category
News and Commentary
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