Michelangelo: A foot sketch by Michelangelo was recently sold for £16.9 million, exceeding expectations.Michelangelo (1475 – 1564) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.He is recognized as one of the most creative and influential artists in the history of Western art.His most celebrated creations have become icons of world culture: the monumental marble […]
Mt Aconcagua
Mt Aconcagua: The Defence Minister flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from New Delhi.Mt Aconcagua: is located in Argentina (near the border with Chile).It is the highest mountain in South America and the tallest mountain outside of Asia.It is one of the mountains in the Principle Cordillera, a mountain range […]
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement: Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional political and economic alliance established in 1981.It comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Objective is to foster economic, security, cultural, and social cooperation among its […]
Lake Urmia
Lake Urmia: After the communal prayer in Tehran, the government mounts cloud seeding in the lake Urmia basin.It is one of the largest inland lakes located in Iran. It is one of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world.The main affluents are the Talkheh River in the northeast and the twin rivers Zarīneh and Sīmīneh […]
Sarus crane
Sarus crane: According to government census conducted across 68 forest divisions of Uttar Pradesh, the population of sarus cranes in the state has gone up by 634 or 3.1% in a year.It is the tallest flying bird in the world.They live mainly in wetlands such as canals, marshes, and ponds, sometimes near humans. Distribution: They […]
RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged
RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its February 2026 meeting, kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, following a 25 basis point cut in December 2025.The decision implies no immediate change in lending and deposit rates. EMIs on repo-linked loans (home, personal loans) are […]
What are Chemical Parks?
What are Chemical Parks? The Union Budget 2026–27 announced India’s first dedicated budgetary support for chemical park infrastructure, proposing a ₹600 crore, challenge-based scheme to help States establish three Chemical Parks.Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed specifically for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, where multiple units operate together using shared infrastructure and common facilities.The parks […]
Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority
Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority: The Union Government, Nagaland State Government, and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) have signed a historic tripartite agreement to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), aimed at fulfilling the political and developmental aspirations of Eastern Nagaland.This marks one of 12 important agreements signed in the Northeast since 2019, contributing […]
Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026
Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026: Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026 was launched by Tamil Nadu CM to enhance urban green cover and build climate-resilient cities.The TN Urban Greening Policy 2026 is a comprehensive state policy framework to systematically expand and manage green spaces in urban areas, integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation, and urban […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
