Feb 5th, 2026 Current Affairs: 15 Must-Know Points & Quiz for SSC, UPSC & Banking

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh: Sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur ending President’s Rule. [Replaced former CM N. Biren Singh]. [Appointments]

Bharat Taxi: India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform launched by Union Minister Amit Shah. [Drivers dubbed ‘Sarathis’ will have ownership stakes]. [Government Schemes]

Mirabai Chanu: Set three new National records and won the women’s 48kg title at the National Weightlifting Championships. [Lifted a total of 205kg]. [Sports]

Black Swan Summit India: Inaugural FinTech and AI summit organised in Bhubaneswar. [Collaboration between Odisha Government and Singapore’s GFTN]. [International Summits]

Esha Singh: Won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the Asian Rifle Pistol Championship. [Event held in New Delhi]. [Sports]

Census 2027: Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that caste will be enumerated in the second phase of the census. [First phase notified in Jan 2026]. [National Affairs]

India-US Trade Deal: Bilateral agreement reached to reduce US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. [Negotiated to boost ‘Make in India’ exports]. [Economy]

Operation Kiya: Anti-terror operation launched by the Indian Army in Udhampur, J&K. [Targeted terrorists hiding in the Jophar forest area]. [Defence]

Deng Haohui: Defeated Indian cueist Pankaj Advani to win the Asian Snooker Championship title. [Championship held in Doha]. [Sports]

VB-GRAM G Act: New central legislation proposed to replace MGNREGA, 2005. [Full form: Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission]. [Government Schemes]

AFC Asian Cup 2031: Asian Football Confederation confirmed India’s official bid to host the tournament. [Competing against Australia, South Korea, and others]. [Sports]

Nemcha Kipgen: Appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur representing the Kuki-Zo community. [First Kuki-Zo woman in this specific leadership role]. [Appointments]

Critical Minerals Ministerial: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the US-led meeting in Washington. [Focused on de-risking semiconductor supply chains]. [International Summits]

Aaron George: Scored a century (115 runs) to lead India to the Under-19 World Cup final. [India defeated Afghanistan by 7 wickets]. [Sports]

Manu Bhaker: Part of the Indian trio that won the team gold in women’s 10m air pistol at the Asian Championship. [Teammates included Esha Singh and Suruchi Singh]. [Awards/Sports]

 

Results

#1. Who is the new Chief Minister of Manipur?

#2. What is the name of India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform?

#3. Which weightlifter won the 48kg National title with a record total lift of 205kg?

#4. Which city hosted the inaugural ‘Black Swan Summit India’ on FinTech and AI?

#5. Who won the women’s 10m air pistol gold at the Asian Rifle Pistol Championship?

#6. Which parameter will be enumerated in the second phase of Census 2027?

#7. To what percentage have US tariffs on Indian goods been reduced under the new trade deal?

#8. What is the name of the Indian Army’s recent anti-terror operation in Udhampur?

#9. Who defeated Pankaj Advani to win the Asian Snooker Championship in Doha?

#10. Which proposed legislation is set to replace MGNREGA 2005?

#11. Which tournament has India officially bid to host as confirmed by the AFC?

#12. Who is the first Kuki-Zo woman appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur?

#13. Which country hosted the ‘Critical Minerals Ministerial’ attended by S. Jaishankar?

#14. Which cricketer scored 115 to lead India to the Under-19 World Cup final?

#15. Who completed the gold-winning Indian trio in women’s 10m air pistol alongside Esha and Suruchi Singh?

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