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3 february 2026 Current Affairs

February 03, 2026

1️⃣ Infrastructure, Regional Development & Social Inclusion

✈️ Renaming & Expansion of Airports (Punjab)

  • Adampur Airport renamed Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport → symbolic recognition of social reformers and inclusive governance.

  • New civil terminal at Halwara Airport (Ludhiana) → boosts regional air connectivity, economic activity, and defence–civil aviation synergy.
    📌 Exam angle: Regional infrastructure, social justice symbolism, UDAN-style connectivity.

2️⃣ Defence, Security & Future Warfare

🛡️ Future Warfare Course (3rd Edition)

  • Conducted in New Delhi (Feb 2–25, 2026) .

  • Focus: hybrid warfare, AI, cyber, space, drones, information warfare .
    📌 Relevance: Modern warfare doctrines, military training reforms, GS-III (Security).

🔥 “Agni Pariksha” Exercise (Army + ITBP)

  • Location: East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh .

  • Enhances inter-force coordination, border preparedness, operational synergy .
    📌 Exam angle: Internal security, border management, civil–CAPF–Army cooperation.

3️⃣ Energy, Climate & Sustainability

🌞 Gujarat – Renewable Energy Leader

  • Contributes 16.50% of India’s total renewable capacity (as of Dec 31, 2025).
    📌 Relevance: Renewable leadership, federal role in energy transition, GS-III.

🌱 Budget Push for Green Energy

  • Excise duty exemption on biogas/CBG component in blended CNG .

  • Promotes clean mobility, circular economy, reduced fossil fuel imports .
    📌 Exam focus: Bioenergy, energy security, climate commitments.

✈️ SAF Initiative

  • IOCL–Akasa Air LoI for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) .
    📌 Angle: Decarbonising aviation, green fuels, industry–PSU collaboration.

4️⃣ Economy, Budget & Sectoral Priorities

📊 Union Budget 2026–27 Highlights

  • Nirmala Sitharaman’s 9th consecutive Budget → institutional continuity.

  • ₹73,990.94 crore for DoT → telecom revival, BSNL strengthening.

  • SHE Marts → women-led SHGs, grassroots entrepreneurship, gender budgeting.
    📌 GS relevance: Inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, women empowerment.

🏦 SBI Global Trade Finance Centre (Kolkata)

  • Enhances trade finance, forex services, global banking operations .
    📌 Exam angle: India’s export ecosystem, banking modernisation.

5️⃣ Science, Technology & Research Infrastructure

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