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Daily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 3rd February 2026
Daily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 3rd February 2026
1. India–USA Trade Pact: Tariffs Cut to 18% on Made-in-India Goods
In a landmark economic development, India and the United States have concluded a major trade pact under which US tariffs on Made-in-India goods have been reduced to 18%. The agreement is expected to significantly enhance Indian exports, improve market access for manufacturing sectors, and deepen strategic economic ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Beyond trade, the pact reflects growing trust, supply-chain cooperation, and convergence of geopolitical and economic interests between New Delhi and Washington.
2. Dalai Lama Wins Grammy at 90
At the age of 90, Dalai Lama has won a Grammy Award in the Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling Recording category for Meditations. The work emphasizes compassion, peace, and shared human responsibility, marking a rare intersection of spirituality and global popular culture. The recognition highlights how ethical and philosophical teachings can transcend religious boundaries and resonate worldwide.
3. Veerabhadran Ramanathan Honoured with Crafoord Prize
Renowned Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan, aged 81, has been awarded the Crafoord Prize, often described as the “Nobel of Geosciences.” His pioneering research transformed global understanding of climate change, particularly the role of greenhouse gases and atmospheric pollutants, and directly influenced international environmental policy frameworks. The award underscores India’s global footprint in cutting-edge climate science.
4. Supreme Court Orders Tribunal for Pennaiyar River Dispute
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to constitute a tribunal to resolve the Pennaiyar River water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Pennaiyar River originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and drains into the Bay of Bengal. The decision reinforces constitutional mechanisms for inter-state water dispute resolution and highlights the judiciary’s role in managing federal conflicts over natural resources.
5. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on US Visit
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on an official three-day visit to the United States. During the visit, he is participating in a Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting hosted by Marco Rubio. Discussions are focused on supply-chain resilience, clean-energy transitions, and strategic cooperation in critical minerals—key areas for future-ready industries, electric mobility, and geopolitical security.
6. Gujarat Emerges as India’s Renewable Energy Leader
Gujarat has become India’s largest contributor to renewable energy capacity, accounting for 16.5% of the national total with an installed capacity of 42.583 GW as of December 2025. This milestone significantly strengthens India’s clean-energy ambitions, supports climate commitments, and positions Gujarat as a model state for renewable infrastructure, investment, and innovation.
Conclusion
The current affairs of 3 February 2026 reflect India’s expanding global influence—across trade diplomacy, climate leadership, spiritual soft power, judicial federalism, strategic foreign policy, and renewable energy growth. Together, these developments underline India’s multidimensional rise on the world stage.
