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Daily Current Affairs- 9 February 2026

1. PM Modi visits Malaysia

What happened:
Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Malaysia to strengthen strategic, economic, and defence cooperation.

Why important:

  • Enhances India’s Act East Policy
  • Focus on trade, digital economy, and maritime security

Exam Tip:
Malaysia is a key ASEAN partner; questions may link this visit with Indo-Pacific strategy.


2. Winter Olympics 2026 underway in Italy

What happened:
The Winter Olympics 2026 are being jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy.

Why important:

  • First Olympics with dual host cities
  • Focus on sustainability and alpine sports

Exam Tip:
Remember host country + cities for sports GK questions.


3. India and Malaysia condemn cross-border terrorism

What happened:
India and Malaysia jointly condemned cross-border terrorism during bilateral talks.

Why important:

  • Strengthens global anti-terror narrative
  • Reinforces India’s diplomatic stance on terrorism

Exam Tip:
Such statements are often asked under international relations sections.


4. Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

What happened:
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.

Why important:

  • Severe impact on civilian power supply
  • Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Exam Tip:
Energy infrastructure attacks = war crimes angle (important for mains).


5. UN and US condemn Sudan drone attacks

What happened:
The United Nations and the United States condemned drone strikes on humanitarian aid convoys in Sudan.

Why important:

  • Violation of international humanitarian law
  • Highlights worsening Sudan civil conflict

Exam Tip:
Aid convoy attacks are linked with Geneva Conventions.


6. NSO launches MCP server for eSankhyiki

What happened:
National Statistical Office launched a beta version of Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the eSankhyiki statistics portal.

Why important:

  • Improves AI-based data access
  • Boosts transparency in official statistics

Exam Tip:
eSankhyiki = official Indian statistical data portal.


7. New marine worm species discovered

What happened:
Scientists discovered a new marine worm species off the coast of West Bengal.

Why important:

  • Enhances India’s marine biodiversity records
  • Useful for ecological and climate studies

Exam Tip:
Such discoveries are often asked under environment & biodiversity.


8. PCB seeks talks over India match boycott

What happened:
Pakistan Cricket Board sought discussions after reports of a potential boycott of matches involving India.

Why important:

  • Reflects political influence on sports
  • Impacts ICC tournaments

Exam Tip:
Sports-politics overlap = frequent current affairs MCQs.


9. RBI raises India’s GDP growth forecast

What happened:
Reserve Bank of India raised India’s GDP growth forecast to around 7.4%.

Why important:

  • Signals economic resilience
  • Boosts investor confidence

Exam Tip:
RBI forecasts are commonly asked in economy sections.


10. Pakistan blames foreign-backed proxies for bombing

What happened:
Pakistan blamed “foreign-backed proxies” for a deadly mosque bombing in Islamabad.

Why important:

  • Highlights internal security challenges
  • May affect regional stability

Exam Tip:
Mosque attacks are often linked with internal security & terrorism topics.

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