1. International Day of Human Fraternity
What happened:
February 4 is observed as International Day of Human Fraternity, as recognized by the United Nations.
Why important:
The day promotes peace, mutual respect, interfaith harmony, and global brotherhood.
Exam Tip:
👉 Observed on 4 February | Declared by UN General Assembly (2020).
2. Pilloo AI Launched in Andhra Pradesh
What happened:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launched ‘Pilloo AI’, a voice-based billing and accounting platform for MSMEs.
Why important:
It supports digital empowerment of MSMEs by simplifying accounting using AI and voice commands.
Exam Tip:
👉 Pilloo AI → Voice-based platform | Beneficiaries → MSMEs.
3. India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
What happened:
India hosted the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi.
Why important:
Strengthens India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic ties with Arab nations.
Exam Tip:
👉 Venue → New Delhi | Platform → India–Arab cooperation.
4. MeitY–EU E-Signature Pact
What happened:
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) signed an e-signature agreement with the EU’s DG CONNECT.
Why important:
Enables cross-border digital trust, secure e-transactions, and global digital governance.
Exam Tip:
👉 DG CONNECT → EU digital policy body | Focus → Digital trust & e-signatures.
5. World Bank Loan for PM-SETU
What happened:
The World Bank approved a USD 830 million loan for the PM-SETU scheme to upgrade ITIs.
Why important:
Boosts skill development and employability by modernising Industrial Training Institutes.
Exam Tip:
👉 Amount → USD 830 million | Sector → Skill Development / ITIs.
6. PNB’s LUXURA Metal Credit Card
What happened:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) launched ‘LUXURA’ metal credit card on the Visa Infinite platform.
Why important:
Targets premium customers and enhances digital banking offerings.
Exam Tip:
👉 Card type → Metal Credit Card | Platform → Visa Infinite.
7. Tripura Gramin Bank’s RuPay Credit Card
What happened:
Tripura Gramin Bank launched India’s first RRB co-branded RuPay credit card.
Why important:
Promotes financial inclusion and digital banking in rural India.
Exam Tip:
👉 First → RRB co-branded RuPay credit card | Bank → Tripura Gramin Bank.
8. World Cancer Day
What happened:
World Cancer Day was observed globally on 4 February.
Why important:
Raises awareness about cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Exam Tip:
👉 Date → 4 February | Theme-based questions often asked.
9. NSO Nationwide Survey
What happened:
The National Statistical Office (NSO) will conduct a nationwide survey from July 2026 to June 2027.
Why important:
Provides key socio-economic data for policymaking and planning.
Exam Tip:
👉 Duration → July 2026 – June 2027 | Agency → NSO.
10. India–US Trade Deal
What happened:
India and the United States have finalized a major bilateral trade deal.
Why important:
Boosts economic cooperation, exports, and strategic partnership.
Exam Tip:
👉 India–US → Strategic & trade partnership | Watch for figures & sectors.
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