Current Affairs — 05 February 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Centre, Nagaland and ENPO sign agreement to create Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority for six eastern districts
The Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) signed an agreement in New Delhi on 5 February 2026 to create a Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) with powers over 46 subjects.
INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan 26 at Salalah, Oman
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded her first port call of the Lokayan 26 voyage at Salalah, Oman, on 5 February 2026.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council sign Terms of Reference for a free trade agreement
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Terms of Reference for an India–GCC Free Trade Agreement at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026.
UPSC notifies 933 Civil Services vacancies for 2026, removes centre caps for PwBD candidates
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 5 February 2026 that its 2026 notifications carry 933 Civil Services and 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies, with no cap on exam centre capacity for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
National Biodiversity Authority launches portal for Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants
The Environment Ministry announced on 5 February 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority has operationalised a digital portal to issue Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions.
Indian Coast Guard intercepts three vessels off Mumbai, busting international oil-smuggling racket
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three suspect vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai on 5 February 2026, busting an international oil-smuggling racket in a coordinated sea-air operation.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi on 5 February 2026.
Explosion at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills kills miners
An explosion at an illegally operated coal mine in the Mynsngat–Thangsko area of East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, on 5 February 2026 killed 18 miners on the first day, as reported by The Hindu and The Times of India.
Government revises startup recognition rules: turnover cap doubled to ₹200 crore, new Deep Tech category
The Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on 5 February 2026 a revised startup recognition framework that raises the turnover limit from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore, creates a Deep Tech Startup category and makes cooperative societies eligible.
Rajnath Singh flags off NIM–JIM&WS joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, to Argentina's Mount Aconcagua from South Block, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026.
ICANN to hold its 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai in March 2026, hosted by NIXI
MeitY announced on 5 February 2026 that ICANN will hold its 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai from 7 to 12 March 2026, hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
PLASTINDIA 2026, the 12th edition, opens at Bharat Mandapam with theme 'Bharat Next'
PLASTINDIA 2026, the 12th edition of the triennial plastics exhibition, opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 5 February 2026 with the theme 'Bharat Next'.
Centre withdraws wheat stock limit order as private stocks and acreage rise
The Department of Food and Public Distribution withdrew the wheat stock limit order of 27 May 2025 on 5 February 2026, citing improved availability, though stockists must still declare stocks every Friday.