UPSC Current Affairs 8 February 2026

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1

India and U.S. strike interim trade deal: India to cut tariffs on U.S. goods, U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian imports.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1

India and U.S. strike interim trade deal: India to cut tariffs on U.S. goods, U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian imports.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Loud music may damage your hearing before you realise it, Pg12

Prolonged exposure to loud music causes 'hidden' hearing damage by subtle changes in synapses, often missed by standard hearing tests.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Loud music may damage your hearing before you realise it, Pg12

Prolonged exposure to loud music causes 'hidden' hearing damage by subtle changes in synapses, often missed by standard hearing tests.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Study reveals education surpasses wealth in predicting adult mortality rates in India, highlighting education's crucial role in health outcomes.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Education SectorGS 2: Health Sector

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Study reveals education surpasses wealth in predicting adult mortality rates in India, highlighting education's crucial role in health outcomes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Heavier ions improve multi-ion cancer therapy, Pg12

Japanese team discovers heavier ions like oxygen improve multi-ion cancer therapy, reducing error margin by 7% for radiation-resistant tumors.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Heavier ions improve multi-ion cancer therapy, Pg12

Japanese team discovers heavier ions like oxygen improve multi-ion cancer therapy, reducing error margin by 7% for radiation-resistant tumors.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

‘Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable’, Pg12

Global study reveals 38% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes and public health interventions, led by tobacco control.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

‘Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable’, Pg12

Global study reveals 38% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes and public health interventions, led by tobacco control.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1

India and US finalize interim trade deal framework, US lifts tariffs after India agrees to curb Russian oil imports.

India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1

India and US finalize interim trade deal framework, US lifts tariffs after India agrees to curb Russian oil imports.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2

India and US forge trade agreement, addressing tariffs, market access, and energy purchases, while safeguarding sensitive domestic sectors.

‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2

India and US forge trade agreement, addressing tariffs, market access, and energy purchases, while safeguarding sensitive domestic sectors.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: E Governance

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Cheetah Asha births five cubs in Kuno National Park, boosting India's cheetah population to 35 under reintroduction program.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Cheetah Asha births five cubs in Kuno National Park, boosting India's cheetah population to 35 under reintroduction program.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11

SC clarified constitutional provision allowing non-legislators to become CMs, citing Article 164(4) and historical precedents in Bihar and UP.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11

SC clarified constitutional provision allowing non-legislators to become CMs, citing Article 164(4) and historical precedents in Bihar and UP.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13

India-US interim trade deal boosts GPU imports and data center investments amidst AI push, tax holidays, and eased restrictions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13

India-US interim trade deal boosts GPU imports and data center investments amidst AI push, tax holidays, and eased restrictions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Vaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 prioritizes indigenous chip design, ecosystem partnerships, and talent development with ₹1,000 crore allocation for FY27.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Vaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 prioritizes indigenous chip design, ecosystem partnerships, and talent development with ₹1,000 crore allocation for FY27.

News Analysis

India, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1

India, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9

Loud music may damage your hearing before you realise it, Pg12

Loud music may damage your hearing before you realise it, Pg12

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Heavier ions improve multi-ion cancer therapy, Pg12

Heavier ions improve multi-ion cancer therapy, Pg12

‘Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable’, Pg12

‘Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable’, Pg12

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1

India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1

India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1

‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2

‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11

A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11

'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13

'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13

Vaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13

Vaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13

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