Current Affairs 7 February 2026 — Full notes
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Current Affairs 7 February 2026 — 12 news items
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the top events
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Top events
- 7 Feb — French President Emmanuel Macron visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026 at PM Modi's invitation. It was his fourth visit to India.
- 7 Feb — India and the US announced an interim trade framework on 7 February 2026 to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and supply chains. US tariff on Indian goods fell from 50% to 8%.
- 7 Feb — The 8% US tariff applies to textiles, readymade garments, leather and footwear, plastics and rubber, organic chemicals, home furnishings, handicrafts and some machinery.
- 7 Feb — India promised to buy about $500 billion of US goods over five years, including energy products, defence and aviation equipment, and semiconductor and data-centre technology.
- 7 Feb — Generic medicines, animal feed, selected farm products and aircraft parts are meant to be fully duty-free, but India gave no concession in sensitive areas like agriculture and dairy.
- 7 Feb — Tarique Rahman, chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), took oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on 7 February 2026. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.
- 7 Feb — In Bangladesh's 2026 general election the BNP and its allies won 222 of 299 seats. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in in Dhaka.
- 7 Feb — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the world's most advanced 2-nanometre chip design, developed by Qualcomm in Bengaluru, on 7 February 2026. A smaller node uses less power and runs faster, which helps AI and high-speed computing.
News by topic
- International & Agreements
- 6 one-liners
- Economy & Banking
- 4 one-liners
- Science, Defence & Environment
- 1 one-liners
- Awards, Appointments & Books
- 1 one-liners
International & Agreements
6 one-liners
World · summits · MoUs · exercises.
International
- 7 Feb — India and the US announced an interim trade framework on 7 February 2026 to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and supply chains. US tariff on Indian goods fell from 50% to 8%.
- 7 Feb — The extra 25% US tariff imposed over India's purchase of Russian oil was removed completely under the interim framework.
- 7 Feb — In Bangladesh's 2026 general election the BNP and its allies won 222 of 299 seats. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in in Dhaka.
Summits, Agreements & Exercises
- 7 Feb — French President Emmanuel Macron visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026 at PM Modi's invitation. It was his fourth visit to India.
- 7 Feb — India and France upgraded their ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" and declared 2026 the "India-France Year of Innovation".
- 7 Feb — PM Modi made a two-day official visit to Malaysia on 7-8 February 2026, his third visit there. He attended the India-Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Economy & Banking
4 one-liners
RBI · markets · trade · reports.
Economy & Banking
- 7 Feb — A final assembly line for Airbus H125 light helicopters opened at Vemagal, Karnataka, on 7 February 2026. It is a joint effort of the Tata aerospace business and Airbus Helicopters.
- 7 Feb — The 8% US tariff applies to textiles, readymade garments, leather and footwear, plastics and rubber, organic chemicals, home furnishings, handicrafts and some machinery.
- 7 Feb — India promised to buy about $500 billion of US goods over five years, including energy products, defence and aviation equipment, and semiconductor and data-centre technology.
- 7 Feb — Generic medicines, animal feed, selected farm products and aircraft parts are meant to be fully duty-free, but India gave no concession in sensitive areas like agriculture and dairy.
Science, Defence & Environment
1 one-liners
Space · tech · forces · ecology.
Science & Technology
- 7 Feb — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the world's most advanced 2-nanometre chip design, developed by Qualcomm in Bengaluru, on 7 February 2026. A smaller node uses less power and runs faster, which helps AI and high-speed computing.
Awards, Appointments & Books
1 one-liners
Honours · new posts · books · obituaries.
Appointments
| Date | Name | Appointed as |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | Tarique Rahman | Prime Minister of Bangladesh |
Quick quiz
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Fill in the blank: one-liner flashcards
- French President _____ visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026 at PM Modi's invitation. It was his fourth visit to India.
- Emmanuel Macron
- India and the US announced an _____ on 7 February 2026 to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and supply chains. US tariff on Indian goods fell from 50% to 8%.
- interim trade framework
- India and France upgraded their ties to a _____ and declared 2026 the "India-France Year of Innovation".
- "Special Global Strategic Partnership"
- A final assembly line for _____ light helicopters opened at Vemagal, Karnataka, on 7 February 2026. It is a joint effort of the Tata aerospace business and Airbus Helicopters.
- Airbus H125
- PM Modi made a two-day official visit to _____ on 7-8 February 2026, his third visit there. He attended the India-Malaysia CEO Forum in Kuala Lumpur.
- Malaysia
- The extra _____ imposed over India's purchase of Russian oil was removed completely under the interim framework.
- 25% US tariff
- The _____ applies to textiles, readymade garments, leather and footwear, plastics and rubber, organic chemicals, home furnishings, handicrafts and some machinery.
- 8% US tariff
- India promised to buy about _____ of US goods over five years, including energy products, defence and aviation equipment, and semiconductor and data-centre technology.
- $500 billion
- Generic medicines, animal feed, selected farm products and aircraft parts are meant to be fully duty-free, but India gave no concession in sensitive areas like _____.
- agriculture and dairy
- _____, chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), took oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on 7 February 2026. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.
- Tarique Rahman
MCQs
Which French leader visited India from 7 to 9 February 2026?
- Francois Hollande
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- Emmanuel Macron
- Jacques Chirac
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Answer: Emmanuel Macron — It was Macron's fourth visit; ties were upgraded to a Special Global Strategic Partnership.
To what level did the US tariff on Indian goods fall under the interim trade framework of 7 February 2026?
- 8%
- 5%
- 15%
- 25%
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Answer: 8% — It fell from 50% to 8% and the extra 25% Russian-oil tariff was removed.
Who is the first woman Prime Minister of Japan, whose party won the February 2026 election?
- Yuriko Koike
- Sanae Takaichi
- Fumio Kishida
- Shigeru Ishiba
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Answer: Sanae Takaichi — Her LDP won 261 seats alone in the 465-seat lower house.
Which Prime Minister of the Netherlands is the youngest and the first openly gay holder of the post?
- Mark Rutte
- Dick Schoof
- Geert Wilders
- Rob Jetten
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Answer: Rob Jetten — He took oath on 23 February 2026 at the age of 38.
PM Modi received which honour from the Israeli Knesset on 25 February 2026?
- Speaker of the Knesset Medal
- Order of the Star of Israel
- Israel Prize
- Presidential Medal of Honour
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Answer: Speaker of the Knesset Medal — He was the first world leader to get this medal.
India's new GDP series released on 27 February 2026 uses which base year?
- 2004-05
- 2011-12
- 2022-23
- 2024-25
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Answer: 2022-23 — The base year was shifted from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Which launch aims to raise about ₹6.72 lakh crore through asset monetisation from FY2025-26 to 2029-30?
- Make in India 2.0
- National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0
- PM Gati Shakti 2.0
- Asset Reconstruction Mission
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Answer: National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 — NMP 2.0 was launched on 24 February 2026 and also aims to attract ₹5.18 lakh crore of private investment.
Who took oath as Chief Minister of Manipur in February 2026?
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh
- N. Biren Singh
- Okram Ibobi Singh
- Thokchom Radheshyam
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Answer: Yumnam Khemchand Singh — He was sworn in as Manipur's Chief Minister in February 2026.
How many Rafale jets will be built in India under the 114-aircraft proposal?
- 18
- 36
- 96
- 114
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Answer: 96 — Out of 114 aircraft, 18 come directly from France and 96 are to be made in India.
India and Canada set a target of trade above how much by 2030?
- $25 billion
- $35 billion
- $50 billion
- $100 billion
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Answer: $50 billion — During Mark Carney's visit they began CEPA talks and aimed at over $50 billion trade by 2030.