India-US Trade Deal: US President Donald Trump announced a significant reduction in tariffs on Indian goods, slashing them from 50% to 18%.
Oil Import Shift: Following the trade deal, India has agreed to stop importing oil from Russia and will instead increase imports from the United States and Venezuela.
Iran-US Relations: Iran's President has expressed support for holding "fair and equitable" talks with the United States to resolve long-standing tensions.
Disney Leadership: Disney has named Josh D’Amaro as the new CEO to lead the company in the post-Bob Iger era.
Global Social Media Regulations: Spain and Greece have proposed a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 to protect mental health.
Earthquake in Myanmar: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with tremors felt across parts of India (Kolkata) and Bangladesh.
Manipur Leadership Change: Yumnam Khemchand Singh (62) has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party and is set to be the new Chief Minister of Manipur.
First Female Deputy CM for Manipur: Nemcha Kipgen, from the Kuki-Zho community, is set to become Manipur’s first female Deputy Chief Minister.
Parliamentary Suspensions: Eight opposition MPs were suspended from the Budget session following protests over a discussion regarding former Army Chief Naravane's book.
Death Penalty Study: A NALSAR study revealed that while trial courts sentenced 1,310 people to death over the last decade, High Courts confirmed the penalty for only 70 individuals.
ED Conviction Rate: The government informed Parliament that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has a conviction rate of 94.82% in money laundering cases registered since 2020.
Digital Arrest Scams: A 73-year-old retiree in Gujarat was kept under "digital arrest" for over a month by cybercriminals, who extorted ₹48 lakh from him.
SFDR Flight Test: India successfully flight-tested the 'Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet' (SFDR) technology off the coast of Odisha, enhancing long-range air-to-air missile capabilities.
Health Tech Innovation: A student from Jabalpur developed a "Sweat Band" that detects internal body changes and potential illnesses through sweat analysis.
Low-Cost Cardiac Tech: BITS Pilani-Hyderabad, in collaboration with an Australian university, has developed affordable cardiac diagnostic technology.
WhatsApp Privacy Warning: The Supreme Court of India issued a stern warning to Meta and WhatsApp regarding their data-sharing policies and user privacy.
Home Cancer Kits: A new home-testing kit for the preliminary detection of breast and cervical cancer has been developed by Dr. Sayantani.
Bihar Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav presented a ₹3.47 lakh crore budget, with the highest allocation (17.32%) going to the education sector.
Andhra Pradesh (Polavaram): The AP government aims to dedicate the Polavaram project to the nation by the time of the Godavari Pushkarams in June 2027.
Telangana Health Trends: Data shows a steady rise in cancer cases in Telangana, increasing from 40,177 in 2015 to 52,334 in 2024.
Karnataka Assembly Resolution: The Karnataka Assembly passed a resolution against the Centre’s new employment guarantee act (VB-GRAM G).
Odisha Tech Summit: Bhubaneswar is set to host the 'Black Swan Summit' on February 5-6, focusing on AI and Fintech innovations.
Amaravati Land Pooling: The Centre clarified that it has not conducted any review of the land pooling in Amaravati, as it is a state government program.
Dugarajapatnam Port: The AP Cabinet has cleared ₹544 crore for land acquisition for the Dugarajapatnam Port.
Hyderabad Civic Polls: CM Revanth Reddy is set to launch the municipal election campaign from Miryalaguda today.
Vizag Steel Plant: RINL (Vizag Steel) has achieved 95% production capacity, signaling a turnaround from its recent financial losses.
U-19 World Cup: England defeated Australia by 27 runs in the first semi-final to secure their spot in the final.
India vs Afghanistan: The second semi-final of the U-19 World Cup between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for today.
WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals stormed into their fourth consecutive final after defeating Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator.
Cricket Rule Changes: The MCC has introduced a rule (effective October) making it mandatory to play until the last ball on the final day of long-format matches.
OTT Releases: Teasers for 'Takshakudu' (Anand Deverakonda) and 'Musafir' were released on Netflix.
Global Recognition: The documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' continues to be cited as a benchmark for Indian storytelling on the global stage.
Industry Trends: Experts are noting a significant scale-up in the production quality of Indian digital content for global audiences.
Which major global health awareness day is observed today, 4 February? Answer: World Cancer Day (The theme for 2026 is "United by Unique," emphasizing personalized care and recognizing the unique lived experience of every patient.)
Who became the youngest man to achieve a "Career Grand Slam" by winning the Australian Open 2026 on February 1? Answer: Carlos Alcaraz (The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set final to secure his first Australian Open title.)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified which new rules to simplify international passenger clearance? Answer: Baggage Rules, 2026 (Under these rules, the duty-free allowance for Indian residents and tourists returning from abroad has been increased to ₹75,000.)
Which Indian state has announced the introduction of "Garbh Sanskar" (education in the womb) in all its universities? Answer: Madhya Pradesh (CM Mohan Yadav announced that special rooms will also be set up in government hospitals for this initiative.)
India and which international organization recently launched a new "Country Partnership Framework" to boost jobs and economic growth? Answer: World Bank (The World Bank also approved an $830 million loan for the PM-SETU program to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).)
Which airport was recently renamed as "Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Answer: Adampur Airport (Punjab)
Which country celebrates its Independence Day today, 4 February? Answer: Sri Lanka (It marks the 78th anniversary of its independence from British rule in 1948.)
The Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI) has recently revised the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base year to which year? Answer: 2024 (The weight of "Food & Beverages" has been reduced from 45.86% to 36.75% to reflect modern consumption patterns.)
Which AI-powered digital accounting app was recently launched in Andhra Pradesh to simplify financial management for small businesses? Answer: Pilloo AI
India recently elevated its bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" with which East African nation? Answer: Tanzania (India is currently Tanzania's second-largest trading partner, with trade conducted in local currencies.)
Article 224A: Relates to the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts to clear pending cases.
Fiscal Metrics: India's Debt-to-GDP ratio remains a key metric for the 16th Finance Commission.
Reciprocal Tariffs: A term used in international trade where countries match the tax rates imposed on each other's goods.
Non-Smoker Surge: Clinical data released today shows that nearly 30% to 50% of lung cancer patients in India are now non-smokers, with urban air pollution becoming a primary cause alongside tobacco.
The "United by Unique" Campaign: This year's World Cancer Day marks the second year of a three-year global campaign (2025–2027) aimed at closing the care gap through equity and compassion.
World's Largest Electrified Rail: As of early 2026, Indian Railways has officially achieved over 99% electrification of its broad-gauge routes, making it the largest green rail network globally.
Robot Anniversary: On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first-ever science fiction television program, an adaptation of the play R.U.R., which famously introduced the word "robot" to the world.
Crow's-feet: These are the fine lines that form at the outside corners of a person's eyes, so named because they resemble the feet of a crow.
Brave Act: A 9-year-old boy named Ajay from Chhattisgarh received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for fighting off a crocodile to save his father.
Siddharth Institutions: Siddharth Engineering College in Puttur is celebrating its Silver Jubilee (25 years) of service.
CMRL Vacancies: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has invited applications for various technical posts (Deadline: Feb 6).
XISS Ranchi Admissions: Admissions are open for the PGDM programs at the Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS).
World Cancer Day: Observed globally on February 4th to raise awareness about cancer, its prevention, and treatment.
Traditional Day: Many educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are celebrating "Traditional Day" today to promote cultural heritage.
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