Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 3rd February 2026
1. Bio-Pharma SHAKTI Scheme in Union Budget 2026-27
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed the Bio-Pharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. The scheme aims to strengthen India’s bio-manufacturing ecosystem by promoting production of biologics and biosimilars, reducing import dependence, and improving India’s competitiveness in global biologics supply chains.
2. Increase in Ramsar Sites Highlighted on World Wetlands Day
On World Wetlands Day, observed annually on 2 February, the Government highlighted the increase in India’s Ramsar sites. The day raises global awareness about wetlands’ critical role in biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and livelihoods. The 2026 theme focused on protecting wetlands for people and the planet.
3. India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Airport Buses at CIAL
Cochin International Airport Limited announced that it will become India’s first airport to operate hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transport. This initiative marks a significant milestone in India’s clean mobility journey and supports the country’s commitment to sustainable energy, reduced carbon emissions, and green transportation infrastructure.
4. Launch of Pilloo AI for MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government launched Pilloo AI, a voice-based accounting and billing application, to digitally empower small businesses. The platform enables MSMEs to perform core accounting tasks through spoken commands in native Indian languages, thereby simplifying financial management and improving ease of doing business.
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5. Future Warfare Course Begins in New Delhi
The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course commenced in New Delhi on 2 February 2026. This three-week programme aims to prepare officers for modern warfare challenges by covering specialised subjects, emerging technologies, and domain-specific military developments across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
6. Kathua Railway Station Renamed in Honour of Army Martyr
The Jammu and Kashmir government renamed Kathua Railway Station as “Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua Railway Station.” The decision honours Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary of the Indian Army, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, and was formalised through Government Order No. 129-JK(GAD).
7. Exercise Agni Pariksha Conducted in Arunachal Pradesh
Exercise Agni Pariksha was conducted in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance coordination between the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The joint exercise focused on live artillery firing and combat drills, enabling non-artillery troops to better understand firepower integration and battlefield effectiveness.
8. Nominees Announced for BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025
Indian sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and young chess talent Divya Deshmukh were nominated for the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 Awards. The nominations recognise excellence and rising talent in Indian women’s sports across multiple disciplines.
9. 68th Grammy Awards Held in Los Angeles
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time. The ceremony witnessed history as Bad Bunny won Album of the Year, while a K-Pop act received its first-ever Grammy Award.
10. Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy Award
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.” The award was accepted on his behalf by musician Rufus Wainwright, marking a unique spiritual milestone at the Grammys.