Daily Current Affairs Today 3 February 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams

Daily current affairs play a crucial role in the preparation of competitive examinations such as SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, and State-level exams. Questions are frequently framed from national and international events, government initiatives, environment, defence exercises, awards, sports, and important personalities. Keeping this in mind, the Daily Current Affairs of 3 February 2026 have been compiled in a detailed yet exam-oriented manner to help aspirants strengthen both static and dynamic portions of the syllabus.

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Daily Current Affairs Today 3 February 2026

Daily Current Affairs Today 3 February 2026 includes all important questions and explanations discussed in the daily current affairs. It is designed to help aspirants revise current affairs in a structured and exam-oriented manner. It Covers top 10 Daily Current Affairs Today 3 February 2026

Surajkund International Crafts Mela

The Surajkund Mela is an annual international art and artisan fair held in Faridabad, Haryana, showcasing handicrafts and traditional arts. 

• The 39th edition features Egypt as the Partner Country and Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Meghalaya as Partner States. Its theme is "Local to Global". The International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters is in Gurugram, Haryana. 

• The USA and Israel have withdrawn from the ISA. Recent budget initiatives include SMA for women entrepreneurs and Bharat Vistar for accelerating cultivation of coconuts, cocoa powder, and cashews.

Spiritual Guru of Chandragupta Maurya

Bhadrabahu was the spiritual guru of Chandragupta Maurya, who followed Jainism. In contrast, Emperor Ashoka later adopted Buddhism.

First Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held their first joint sitting in 1961 to pass the Dowry Prohibition Bill. Joint sittings are convened by the President of India and presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Pakistan: Operation Herof Phase II

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has launched Operation Herof Phase II against the Pakistani military, seeking independence for Balochistan province. Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province, rich in natural resources like natural gas and copper. 

The BLA targets significant infrastructure, including the Gwadar Port, a strategic project developed by China. Quetta is the largest city in the province.

Key Indian Evacuation Operations

India has conducted several crucial overseas evacuation missions:

• Operation Ajay: Israel

• Operation Ganga: Ukraine

• Operation Devi Shakti: Afghanistan

• Operation Karuna: Myanmar

• Operation Kaveri: Sudan

The Grammy Awards (68th Edition)

The 68th Grammy Awards honored achievements in the music industry in Los Angeles, USA. Kendrick Lamar won Record of the Year and a total of five awards. "Wildflower" by Billie Eilish received Song of the Year, and Bad Bunny won Album of the Year. 

• The Dalai Lama received a Grammy for his audiobook, "Meditation," having previously won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

• Notable Indian presence includes Anoushka Shankar (2024 nominee) and past winners like Zakir Hussain, A.R. Rahman, Ricky Kej, and Zubin Mehta.

Comparative Overview of Major Entertainment Awards

World Wetlands Day and the Ramsar Convention

World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on 2nd February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, focusing on wetland conservation and sustainable use. 

• India became a signatory in 1982, and the first World Wetlands Day was observed in 1997. The 2024 Theme is "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge".

• Brazil has the most Ramsar sites globally, with the Pantanal being the world's largest. 

• India has 98 Ramsar sites, the most in South Asia. Tamil Nadu leads Indian states with 20 sites. India's first sites (1981) were Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Rajasthan). 

• Wetlands are diverse ecosystems, including bird sanctuaries, lagoons, marshes, and mangrove forests like the Sundarbans.

Layers of the Atmosphere

• Troposphere: Contains most weather phenomena and gases.

• Stratosphere: Contains the Ozone Layer.

• Ionosphere: Reflects radio waves, enabling long-distance communication and where polar lights (auroras) occur.

• Exosphere: The outermost layer.

Leaders of the 1857 Revolt

Exercise Agni Pariksha

Agni Pariksha is a domestic military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). 

• It is conducted along the MacMahon Line (India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, demarcated in 1914). 

• The objective is to test combat readiness in high-altitude terrain. The ITBP, formed in 1962, operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

• Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with China and Bhutan, achieved statehood in 1987, and its capital is Itanagar. The Brahmaputra river (locally called Siang) flows through it.

AI-Based State University in Uttar Pradesh

An AI-based State University is being established in Meerut, UP, named after former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. His birthday, 23rd December, is celebrated as Kisan Diwas. Meerut is also known for its sports goods and the Major Dhyan Chand University.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Advocate Training Center

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training Center has been inaugurated in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, by Maharashtra's Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Annapurti: Grain ATM Initiative

The Annapurti Grain ATM is a pilot project launched in Bihar and Odisha to automate grain dispensation for Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders through the Public Distribution System (PDS). This initiative aims to reduce corruption and ensure accuracy. Developed in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) (headquartered in Rome, Italy, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020), the ATM can dispense 50 kg of grain in 5 minutes, operates 24/7, and uses solar power and internet connectivity. Bihar's Chief Minister is Nitish Kumar (10th term).

Gujarat: Leader in Renewable Energy

Gujarat is India's number one state in renewable energy generation, primarily from Solar Power, contributing 16.5% of its total renewable energy. The state has an installed capacity of 25,590 MW and aims to double this by 2030, with an independent target of 105 GW. Supporting initiatives include widespread Solar Rooftop installations, effective implementation of PM Kusum Yojana, and the Khavda Renewable Energy Park. Modhera village in Gujarat is India's first 24x7 solar-powered village, and the state has had a wind power policy since 1993.

New Orchid Species Discovered in Kerala

A new orchid species, Diplocentrum papillosum, has been discovered in Idukki, Kerala, specifically in the Western Ghats. This region is a biodiversity hotspot, and the orchid is endemic to it, growing on rocks or tree branches. Anaimudi (2695 meters), the highest peak in the Western Ghats, is also in Kerala. Arunachal Pradesh is known as the "Orchid State of India" due to its rich orchid diversity.

Devika Sihag: Badminton Victory

Devika Sihag, a badminton player from Haryana, won the Super 300 Thailand Masters tournament, defeating Goh Jin Wei with a score of 21-8, 21-3.

Daily Current Affairs Today 3 February 2026: One-Liners

• India participated in the Second India–Arab League Summit, co-hosted by the UAE, focusing on strengthening trade and diplomatic relations. The Arab League, consisting of 22 member states, is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

• The State Bank of India (SBI) launched the CHAKRA initiative, a framework for economic development covering Cell Chemistry, Hydrogen, Advanced Computing & Data, Smart Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, and Advanced Electronics/Semiconductors.