Daily Current Affairs Today 2 February 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams

Daily Current Affairs Today 2 February 2026 covers all the important national and international events relevant for competitive exams like SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and State-level exams. Check current affairs in a structured, factual, and exam-focused manner, helping aspirants revise key topics along with background information, static GK linkage, and frequently asked exam facts.  

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Daily Current Affairs Today 2 February 2026

Daily Current Affairs Today 2 February 2026 includes all important questions and explanations discussed in the session. It is designed to help aspirants revise current affairs in a structured and exam-oriented manner. It Covers…

Ramser Sites

India has designated two new Ramser Sites, located in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, bringing the total number of sites to 98.

What are Ramser Sites?

A Ramser Site is a designated wetland, defined as an area where water is found up to 6 meters below the surface. The name "Ramser" originates from a city in Iran, where the Convention on Wetlands was first held on February 2nd, 1971. This date is now celebrated annually as World Wetlands Day. India became a signatory to the Ramser Convention in 1982.

Key Ramser Sites in India

• First Ramser Site: Chilika Lake

• Largest Ramser Site: Sundarban Delta

• Smallest Ramser Site: Renuka Lake

Current Status and New Additions

India now has a total of 98 Ramser Sites. The state with the maximum number of Ramser Sites is Tamil Nadu, with 20 sites.

The two new sites are:

1. 97th Site: Patna Bird Sanctuary

• Location: Etah, Uttar Pradesh. (It is not in Patna, Bihar, despite the name).

• Key Species: Notable for the Rosy Pelican.

2. 98th Site: Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve

• Location: Kutch, Gujarat.

• Key Species: Known for various species of Cranes.

• Unique Phenomenon: Famous for Chir Batti (Ghost Lights), an unexplained ethereal light phenomenon observed after sunset.

Recent preceding Ramser Sites include the 96th Site: Sili Lake (Siliserh Lake), Rajasthan; 95th Site: Kopra Dam, Chhattisgarh; and 94th Site: Gogabeel, Bihar. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Environment, headed by Bhupendra Yadav.

Global Soft Power Index 2026

Understanding national power involves distinct forms:

• Soft Power: The ability to influence nations through cultural appeal, diplomacy, and positive relations, rather than coercion.

• Hard Power: The use of military and economic might to influence other political bodies, involving assets like arms, weapons, and missiles.

• Smart Power: A combination of both soft and hard power strategies.

Index Details

The Global Soft Power Index assesses 193 countries across 55 metrics, including business, trade, international relations, education, science, culture, governance, media, and sustainable future.

• Number 1: USA, with a score of 75/100.

• Number 2: China.

• India's Rank: India is ranked at 32nd place, an improvement of two positions from the previous year, with a score of 48.0 out of 100.

Comparative View of India's Recent Rankings

• Asia Power Index: 3rd

• SDG Index: 99th

• HDI (Human Development Index): 130th

• Henley Passport Index: 80th

• Gender Gap Index: 131st

• Happiness Index: 118th

National Commission for Women & Menstrual Health

The 34th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women was celebrated at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

• Establishment: The act to establish the commission was conceived in 1990, and the NCW was formally established on January 31, 1992.

• Nature of the Body: The NCW is a statutory body, created by an act of Parliament, not a constitutional body.

• Headquarters: New Delhi.

• Leadership: First Head: Jayanti Patnaik; Current Head: Vijaya Kishore.

• Composition: It is mandatory for the commission to have at least one member from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and one from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Menstrual Health in Schools as a Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court has declared that ensuring menstrual health facilities in schools is a fundamental right.

• Ruling: The Court mandated that schools must provide sanitary pads to female students as part of their Fundamental Right to Life under Article 21.

• Legal Context: This ruling extends the interpretation of the right to life to include dignity and health. It is also linked to Article 21A (Right to Education), as a lack of such facilities can be a barrier to education.

• Case Origin: The judgment was delivered in response to a case filed by Dr. Jaya Thakur.

Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) & Super Jet 100

Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL), India's 14th Maharana company based in Bengaluru, has signed a deal with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.

• Objective: The collaboration aims to develop the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100), also known as Yakovlev SJ-100.

• Deal Finalization: The agreement was signed in Hyderabad during the Wing India 2024 air show.

• Wing India 2024: This biennial event, held at the Begumpet Airbase in Hyderabad, saw Uttarakhand win the best state award in the aviation sector.

Other associated major aircraft companies include Boeing (USA) and Airbus (European, involved in India's C295 transport aircraft production).

Taiwan's First Indigenous Submarine

Amidst ongoing tensions with China, Taiwan has conducted underwater trials for its first domestically built submarine.

• Geopolitical Context: Taiwan asserts its independence, while China maintains territorial claims. Taiwan receives support from the USA.

• Submarine Details: The submarine, named Narwhal, is Taiwan's first-ever indigenously developed submarine. Taiwan plans to build a total of eight such submarines. The technology for its development was sourced from the USA and the UK. It is designed to operate in shallow waters.

For comparison, India's nuclear-capable submarines include:

1. INS Arihant

2. INS Arighat

3. INS Aridaman

Red Aurora Lights in Ladakh

A rare, red-colored aurora was observed from the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh.

• Observation Point: The Hanle observatory is situated near the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh.

• What are Auroras? Also known as Polar Lights, auroras are natural light displays in the sky, typically seen in high-latitude regions (Arctic and Antarctic). They occur when charged particles from the sun collide with gaseous particles in Earth's atmosphere around the magnetic poles.

• Color Variation: The aurora's color (red, green, blue, yellow) depends on the type of gas particles involved. The Ladakh sighting was a distinct "blood red".

• Types of Auroras:

• Aurora Borealis: Occurs at the North Pole.

• Aurora Australis: Occurs at the South Pole.

New Deputy CM of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, making her the first woman to hold this post in the state.

• Political Context: Sunetra Pawar is the wife of Ajit Pawar and belongs to the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party).

• Government Structure: The state's government includes Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and two Deputy CMs: Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar.

• Governor: Acharya Devvrat is currently serving as the Governor.

Spice Festival

A Spice Festival led by Meghalaya was held in Mumbai, specifically at Jio World Drive, from January 30th to February 1st.

• Purpose: The festival aimed to promote the trade of Indian spices and provide an exhibition platform for famous spices, particularly those with a GI Tag (Geographical Indication), for international markets. A GI tag is granted for a period of 10 years.

• Featured Product: The main focus of this festival was the Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya, which holds a GI Tag.

• Other Products: The event also showcased various other GI-tagged products from across India, such as the sweet Naga Cucumber from Nagaland.

Australian Open 2026: Tennis Grand Slam

The Australian Open 2026, a Grand Slam event, was held in Melbourne on a Hard Court. First held in 1905, it is the first of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

Women's Singles Championship

• Winner: Elena Rybakina (from Kazakhstan). This marks her first Australian Open title and her second overall Grand Slam title, with her first being Wimbledon in 2022.

• Runner-up: Aryna Sabalenka.

Men's Singles Championship

• Winner: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain). This is Alcaraz's first Australian Open title.

• Runner-up: Novak Djokovic (Serbia). Notably, Novak Djokovic recently achieved 400 Grand Slam match wins.

Captain Hansa Sharma: Aviation Milestone

Captain Hansa Sharma has become the first woman pilot to fly the Rudra helicopter, an aircraft developed by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited).

• Origin: She hails from Jammu & Kashmir.

• Training: Completed her training in Nasik.

• Award: She was awarded the Silver Cheetah Award for her excellent performance during training.
  To avoid confusion, it is important to distinguish Captain Hansa Sharma from Simran Bala, the CRPF officer who led her contingent during the Republic Day parade.

Indian Coast Guard Day

• Date of Observance: February 1st.

• Significance: This day marks the foundation of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), a force established to secure India's coastal areas. This year celebrated the 15th Raising Day.

• Founding History: The ICG's formation was recommended by the Rustamji Committee. It was established in 1977, and the corresponding Indian Coast Guard Act was passed in 1978.

• Organizational Structure:

• Headquarters: Delhi.

• Current Head: P. Shivamani.

• Motto (Theme): The official motto is "Vayam Rakshamah" (Sanskrit), which translates to "We Protect".