Asia Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026
NMDC reports record iron ore production and sales up to January in FY26
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, reported on 4 February 2026 its highest-ever production of 42.65 million tonnes up to January in FY 2025-26, a 19% rise.
Third Tri-Services Future Warfare Course enters cognitive and cyber warfare module
The third Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 2 to 25 February 2026, entered its cognitive and cyber warfare module, the Defence Ministry said on 4 February 2026.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
DRDO successfully demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast
DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast at about 10:45 am on 3 February 2026.
India and Tanzania hold 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Zanzibar
India and Tanzania held the fourth Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Zanzibar on 2–3 February 2026 and agreed to start cooperation between their Air Forces.
MoU signed to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line; ₹15,000-crore VOC Outer Harbour financing tied up
Six public entities signed an MoU on 3 February 2026 to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), in the presence of Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bullet train project achieves second mountain tunnel breakthrough (MT-6) in Palghar
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved the breakthrough of its second mountain tunnel, the 454-metre MT-6 in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 3 February 2026.
India and Bhutan discuss Punatsangchhu projects, Sankosh and cross-border transmission till 2040
Bhutan's Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 3 February 2026 to discuss Punatsangchhu-I and II, the Sankosh project and cross-border transmission links till 2040.
Health Minister Nadda releases India's first nationally developed evidence-based cancer guidelines, on lung cancer
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda released the 'Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines' at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026, the eve of World Cancer Day.
Atal Innovation Mission hosts AIM SUMVAAD; National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators announced
NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission held AIM SUMVAAD, its annual incubator conclave, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026, where Jitendra Singh announced the National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators.
Paradip Port Authority wins first prize at MoPSW Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025
Paradip Port Authority won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 of the Ports Ministry, presented by Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on 3 February 2026.
SAIL posts record April–January sales of 16.6 million tonnes in FY26
Steel Authority of India Limited reported on 3 February 2026 its highest-ever April–January sales of 16.6 million tonnes in FY 2025-26, up 16%, and its best-ever January sales of 1.84 MT.
Bhupender Yadav chairs 43rd Central Zoo Authority meeting; second round of zoo evaluation ordered
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 43rd meeting of the Central Zoo Authority at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026 and directed completion of the second round of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of zoos.
NITI Aayog holds 3rd Regional Dialogue on State Support Mission in Agartala for 14 eastern and north-eastern states/UTs
NITI Aayog and the Tripura Institution for Transformation held the third Regional Dialogue under the State Support Mission in Agartala on 3 February 2026 for 14 eastern and north-eastern states and UTs.
Mandaviya lays foundation for six Khelo India sports projects, opens two facilities at NIS Patiala
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually laid foundation stones for six sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete facilities at NS NIS Patiala on 3 February 2026, involving ₹120 crore in all.
BSIP scientists trace Kaziranga's ecological history from pollen in swamp sediment
Scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences used pollen and dung-fungal spores in a sediment core from the Sohola swamp to build the first long-term palaeoecological record of Kaziranga National Park, the DST said on 3 February 2026.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026, raising duty-free allowance to ₹75,000
The Central Government notified the Baggage Rules, 2026 on 2 February 2026, raising the general duty-free allowance for residents to ₹75,000 and adding a weight-based jewellery allowance.
Assam launches Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0 for mutual transfers of state employees
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Swagat Satirtha Portal 2.0 for mutual transfers of Grade III and IV state employees at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Guwahati, on 2 February 2026.
World Wetlands Day 2026 marked at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on traditional knowledge theme
The Environment Ministry marked World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 with an event at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi, on the theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'.
Yantra India Limited granted Miniratna Category-I status
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Miniratna Category-I status for the defence PSU Yantra India Limited (YIL) on 2 February 2026.
MoSPI seeks feedback on draft questionnaire for Rapid Survey on Functional Cooperatives
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 2 February 2026 sought feedback on the draft questionnaire for its Rapid Survey on Functional Cooperatives (RSFC), proposed to start in April 2026.
Hari Shankar Verma takes charge as Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board
Hari Shankar Verma, a 1987-batch IRTS officer, took charge as Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board, on 2 February 2026.
Chirag Paswan chairs second meeting of committee to counter misleading publicity on processed foods
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan chaired the second meeting of the committee to counter misleading publicity on processed foods at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 2 February 2026.
NHAI's IHMCL signs MoU with NFSU for cyber forensics in highway management
Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an MoU on 2 February 2026 with the Gandhinagar-headquartered National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) on cyber forensics and digital security.
Goa CM inaugurates Government Hospital and Research Centre at Tuem
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Government Hospital and Research Centre (GMC Link) at Tuem in Pernem taluka, North Goa, on 2 February 2026.
SAIL and RITES sign MoU for diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed an MoU with RITES on 2 February 2026 for leasing and maintenance of diesel locomotives at its plants and mines.
DFS Secretary launches BAANKNET mobile app and Digital Balance Confirmation Platform
The Secretary, Department of Financial Services launched the BAANKNET (Bank Assets Auction Network) mobile app and the Digital Balance Confirmation Platform at the PSB Alliance Annual Strategy Meet 2026 in New Delhi on 2 February 2026.
Mansukh Mandaviya launches MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026
Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a national quiz and essay competition on the Union Budget for youth, on 2 February 2026.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Defence gets record ₹7.85 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27, 15.19% above last year's BE
The Ministry of Defence was allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026, 15.19% higher than the 2025-26 Budget estimate.
Budget 2026-27: Income Tax Act 2025 from April 2026, TCS cut to 2%, IT safe harbour widened
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, confirmed that the new Income Tax Act, 2025 takes effect from April 2026 and cut TCS on overseas tour packages and on LRS remittances for education and medical treatment to 2%.
Budget 2026-27 launches Biopharma SHAKTI, ISM 2.0, Rare Earth Corridors and container scheme
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, announced Biopharma SHAKTI with ₹10,000 crore over five years, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in four states and a ₹10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme.