Current Affairs - February 6, 2026 Current Affairs

Airbus has set up a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Aviation at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s aerospace research and skill ecosystem. The centre focuses on advanced aerospace technologies, with special emphasis on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to reduce carbon emissions. It promotes industry–academia collaboration, student-led innovation, and talent development. The initiative also aligns with national goals such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 by encouraging indigenous research, clean energy solutions, and capacity building in a strategic high-technology sector.

The Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, provides the legal framework under which Bharat Taxi has been registered as a cooperative ride-hailing platform. This Act enables cooperatives to operate across multiple states while ensuring democratic governance and member ownership. By registering under this Act, Bharat Taxi functions as a driver-owned entity rather than a privately controlled company. The structure supports fair income distribution, low commissions, and collective decision-making. It reflects the government’s broader push to strengthen the cooperative sector and promote inclusive, people-centric economic models in emerging digital and mobility services.

India emerged as the champion of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 with a commanding victory over England in the final. The team delivered an all-round performance, highlighted by a record-breaking batting display and disciplined bowling. India posted a historic total of 411 runs, the highest ever in an Under-19 World Cup final, powered by a sensational 175-run knock from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. England’s chase, despite a valiant century from Caleb Falconer, fell short under sustained pressure. The win marked India’s sixth U-19 World Cup title, reinforcing its dominance in youth cricket.

Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged as the champions of the Women’s Premier League 2026 by pulling off a historic victory in the final. They successfully chased down a massive 204-run target against the Delhi Capitals, the highest successful chase ever recorded in WPL history. The win was powered by a sensational partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, which completely changed the course of the match. This triumph marked RCB’s second consecutive WPL title, highlighting their consistency, resilience, and growing dominance in women’s franchise cricket.

2035 is the target year set under NITI Aayog’s draft clean energy blueprint to transform Andhra Pradesh into a major renewable energy hub. The long-term roadmap focuses on large-scale expansion of solar and wind power, energy storage systems, and grid modernisation. Massive investments from private players are expected to support this transition while ensuring affordable electricity for consumers. By aligning energy planning with industrial growth and sustainability goals, the plan positions Andhra Pradesh as both a domestic clean power leader and a renewable energy export hub, contributing significantly to India’s broader energy transition objectives.

$35.18 Million was the amount contributed by India to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2026. The payment was made within the prescribed deadline, allowing India to be included in the UN’s honour roll of countries that cleared their assessed contributions in full and on time. This contribution supports the UN’s core functions such as peacekeeping, development initiatives, human rights work, and administrative operations. Timely payment also enhances India’s credibility as a responsible global stakeholder and underscores its commitment to multilateral cooperation and a rules-based international order.

Karnataka has introduced an automatic property mutation system as part of its broader push to digitise land records and modernise revenue administration. The reform enables ownership details to be updated automatically in land revenue records immediately after property registration, eliminating the need for separate mutation applications. This initiative aims to reduce bureaucratic delays, enhance transparency, and minimise land disputes. By integrating registration offices with digital land record platforms such as the Bhoomi Portal, the state seeks to improve ease of doing business, boost investor confidence, and ensure faster, more reliable property transactions.

Federal Bank is an Indian private sector bank that received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for Blackstone’s strategic investment. The clearance allows Blackstone to acquire up to a 9.99% stake, making it the bank’s largest shareholder while remaining within regulatory limits. This move highlights increasing foreign investor interest in India’s banking sector and underscores RBI’s role in overseeing ownership norms. The investment strengthens the bank’s capital position, supports future growth, and reflects confidence in its governance and management framework.

Nagaland is the Indian state where the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority has been proposed as a new autonomous administrative body. The FNTA was established through a tripartite agreement between the Centre, the Nagaland government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization to address long-standing demands of the eastern districts. The arrangement seeks to provide greater administrative and financial autonomy while maintaining the state’s territorial integrity. It also ensures that constitutional protections under Article 371(A) remain intact, balancing local aspirations with governance, development, and regional stability in the Northeast.

February 6 is observed globally as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2026. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to eliminate FGM, a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. It draws global attention to the physical, psychological, and social damage caused by FGM and emphasizes collective responsibility. With the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals approaching, the observance highlights the importance of sustained political commitment, adequate funding, strong laws, and community-led action to ensure lasting change and protect girls’ dignity worldwide.