Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 1st February 2026

Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 1st February 2026

1. In a significant step towards legal empowerment, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and former Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan R. Gavai inaugurated India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre at Taloja, Navi Mumbai. The centre aims to strengthen professional legal training and promote inclusive access to justice.
2. Reinforcing India’s digital transformation agenda, a one-day workshop titled IndiaAI–Digital India Workshop was held at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok. The event focused on artificial intelligence applications in governance and capacity building, aligning with the government’s broader vision of responsible and inclusive AI adoption.
3. Demonstrating commitment to women empowerment and green mobility, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu distributed 5,555 e-cycles to women, including students, within 24 hours. This achievement earned a Guinness World Record and highlighted the state’s emphasis on sustainability, safety, and female workforce participation.
4. In a boost to religious tourism infrastructure, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated a new administrative building and darshan queue pavilion at Nivrutti Maharaj Ashram in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik. The project was developed under the PRASAD scheme, enhancing pilgrim convenience at one of India’s prominent Jyotirlinga sites.
5. Marking a historic milestone in Maharashtra politics, Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister. At 62, she became Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM, symbolising growing female representation in high executive offices and reshaping the state’s political landscape.
6. Celebrating five decades of maritime vigilance, the Indian Coast Guard observed its 50th Raising Day. Since its inception in 1977 with just seven platforms, the force has grown to 155 ships and 80 aircraft, reinforcing India’s coastal security, maritime law enforcement, and disaster response capabilities.
7. Looking ahead to future preparedness, the Indian Coast Guard announced plans to reach its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030. This expansion aligns with India’s Blue Economy vision and increasing responsibilities in the Indian Ocean Region.
8. In a boost to India’s sports ecosystem, the 43rd Senior National Rowing Championship 2026 concluded at the Army Rowing Node in Pune. Conducted under the Mission Olympics Wing of the College of Military Engineering, the event highlighted institutional support for Olympic-level talent development.
9. Signalling a major shift in artificial intelligence development, OpenAI announced the retirement of GPT-4o and related models effective 13 February 2026. The decision reflects the company’s evolving AI roadmap, focusing on more advanced, efficient, and safety-aligned next-generation models.
10. In cricketing action, Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance, while Suryakumar Yadav earned the Player of the Series award. Their consistent contributions underscored India’s strong batting depth in limited-overs formats on India New Zealand T20 series.
11. On the global tennis stage, Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina clinched the Australian Open women’s singles title. She defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought three-set final, securing her first Melbourne crown and second Grand Slam title.