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Heritage & Culture
Adampur Airport Renamed
Adampur Airport in Punjab renamed as ‘Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, Adampur’ on February 1, 2026, marking the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas. PM Modi also visited Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar.
International Relations
India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (January 31, 2026) adopted the New Delhi Declaration. Co-chaired by Dr. S. Jaishankar and UAE’s Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, it was the first such meeting in India since Bahrain (2016).
Governance & Statistics
NSO Migration Survey
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI will conduct a nationwide Survey on Migration from July 2026 to June 2027. Key stat: India’s migration rate is 28.9%, with marriage accounting for 86.8% of female migration.
Environment & Wildlife
Gujarat’s Karuna Abhiyan
Karuna Abhiyan, launched in 2017, rescues birds injured during Uttarayan kite-flying. Over 1.29 lakh birds treated with 92%+ recovery rate. Pigeons are the most commonly injured, and 41 species were treated in 2026.
Defence & PSUs
Yantra India Limited – Miniratna Status
Yantra India Limited (YIL) granted Miniratna Category-I status, allowing board approval of capital expenditure up to ₹500 crore without government approval. YIL was formed on October 1, 2021, from Ordnance Factory Board corporatisation.
Science & Awards
2026 Crafoord Prize – Veerabhadran Ramanathan
Veerabhadran Ramanathan won the 2026 Crafoord Prize (Nobel of Geosciences) for his 1975 discovery that CFCs trap heat 10,000 times more efficiently than CO2. Awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Sports & Achievements
Kabak Yano – Mount Aconcagua Summit
Kabak Yano (27) became the first Nyishi community woman and 5th woman from Arunachal Pradesh to summit Mount Aconcagua (6,959 m), South America’s highest peak. Part of her 7-Summit Expedition including Everest, Kilimanjaro, and Elbrus.
Health & Awareness
World Cancer Day 2026
World Cancer Day (February 4) 2026 theme: ‘United by Unique’ – second year of the 2025-2027 campaign. 27th observance led by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The lavender ribbon is its official symbol.
International Days
International Day of Human Fraternity
February 4 is International Day of Human Fraternity, proclaimed by UNGA Resolution A/RES/75/200 (December 21, 2020), co-facilitated by Egypt and UAE. 2026 marks its 6th observance, coinciding with World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Technology & Innovation
Pilloo AI – Voice-Based Billing Platform
Pilloo AI, launched by AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, is a voice-enabled billing assistant available in 5 Indian languages. Designed for MSMEs, it enables invoice creation and account management in native languages, with plans to expand to 50+ languages globally.
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What is the new name of Adampur Airport in Punjab?
Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport
Renamed on Sant Guru Ravidas’s 649th birth anniversary
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When will the NSO’s Survey on Migration be conducted?
July 2026 to June 2027
India’s migration rate: 28.9% (PLFS 2020-21)
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What expenditure can Miniratna Category-I PSU boards approve?
₹500 crore
Without prior government approval
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Which gases did Veerabhadran Ramanathan discover trap heat 10,000x more than CO2?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Discovery made in 1975; won 2026 Crafoord Prize
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What is the height of Mount Aconcagua?
6,959 metres
Highest peak in South America
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What is the theme of World Cancer Day 2026?
United by Unique
Part of 2025-2027 three-year campaign by UICC
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Which countries co-facilitated the International Day of Human Fraternity resolution?
Egypt and UAE
UNGA Resolution A/RES/75/200 (December 2020)
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How many Indian languages does Pilloo AI currently support?
Five
Plans to expand to 50+ languages globally
Think & Discuss
AI-Powered Solutions for India’s MSME Sector: Revolution or Risk?
Context from today’s quiz: Andhra Pradesh launched ‘Pilloo AI’, a voice-based billing and accounting platform available in five Indian languages, designed specifically for MSMEs. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by enabling small business owners to manage invoices and accounts in their native languages through voice commands.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s MSME sector contributes over 30% to the GDP and employs more than 11 crore people. Yet, a significant portion operates informally without proper digital tools. Voice-based AI solutions like Pilloo AI promise to democratize technology access by removing language and literacy barriers.
Can AI-powered vernacular tools truly transform India’s informal economy, or do deeper structural challenges remain?
Can AI-powered vernacular tools truly transform India’s informal economy, or do deeper structural challenges remain?
- What role should state governments play in promoting AI adoption among MSMEs while ensuring data privacy and security?
- How can India balance the push for digital formalization with the need to protect traditional business practices and livelihoods?
- Should such AI tools be developed as open-source public goods, or is private sector innovation the better path forward?
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