{"id":421,"date":"2026-02-08T15:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffso.com\/blogs\/?p=421"},"modified":"2026-02-08T15:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:14:28","slug":"upsc-current-affairs-8-february-2026-10-must-know-points-prelims-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffso.com\/blogs\/upsc-current-affairs-8-february-2026-10-must-know-points-prelims-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"8-02-2026 UPSC Current Affairs | 10 Must\u2011Know Points (Prelims &amp; Mains)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f <strong>1. India\u2011US Interim Trade Agreement Strengthens Economic Ties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India and the United States expanded their bilateral cooperation through an interim trade framework agreement that enhances market access and fosters mutual investment opportunities, especially in technology and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f <strong>2. Progress in Amrit Bharat Station Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Railway Ministry confirmed ongoing progress in redeveloping over <strong>1,300 railway stations<\/strong> under the <em>Amrit Bharat Station Scheme<\/em>, aimed at improved commuter facilities and enhanced regional connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude95 <strong>3. \u201cBharat Taxi\u201d \u2014 India\u2019s First Cooperative Ride\u2011Hailing Platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Home Minister launched <em>Bharat Taxi<\/em> \u2014 a cooperative ride\u2011hailing platform designed to empower drivers by reducing commission costs and increasing income security for local stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>4. India on UN Honour Roll for 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India secured a place on the <strong>UN Honour Roll for 2026<\/strong> by timely payment of its dues \u2014 showcasing its commitment to global cooperation and multilateral engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf93 <strong>5. Samagra Shiksha 3.0 Consultations Begin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centre initiated consultations on <em>Samagra Shiksha 3.0<\/em>, a new education reform proposal to align school education with digital learning goals and the National Education Policy (NEP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong>6. Urban Affairs Budget Underutilisation Raises Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Housing &amp; Urban Affairs is expected to leave <strong>around 40%<\/strong> of its FY25\u201126 budget unutilised, reflecting possible implementation and planning challenges in urban infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2600\ufe0f <strong>7. Unseasonal Warmth in Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad recorded <strong>32.5\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 an unusually high maximum temperature for February \u2014 signalling weather variability and potential implications for climate analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>8. Chess Added to Esports Nations Cup 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chess has been included as a competitive title in the <strong>Esports Nations Cup 2026<\/strong>, indicating the rising prominence of mind sports within the global esports ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2696\ufe0f <strong>9. CJI Inaugurates High Court Chief Justices\u2019 Meet in Bhopal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Justice of India <strong>Surya Kant<\/strong> inaugurated a two\u2011day conference of High Court Chief Justices, emphasising judicial reforms, technology integration, and data\u2011driven governance for an efficient justice delivery system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udea1 <strong>10. National Handloom Expo Begins in Bhubaneswar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>24th National Handloom Expo<\/strong> began in Bhubaneswar, providing a marketing platform for weavers and showcasing India\u2019s rich textile diversity \u2014 a boost for rural artisans and MSME economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>UPSC Exam Relevance (How to Use These Points)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>GS\u20112 (Polity &amp; Governance):<\/strong> Samagra Shiksha 3.0, Urban Affairs budget utilisation, UN Honour Roll.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>GS\u20113 (Economy &amp; Tech):<\/strong> India\u2011US interim trade agreement, railway station redevelopment, cooperative taxi platform.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>GS\u20111 (Society &amp; Geography):<\/strong> Weather trends in Ahmedabad.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Current Affairs + Culture:<\/strong> National Handloom Expo.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Sports &amp; International:<\/strong> Chess in Esports Nations Cup.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Judiciary:<\/strong> High Court Chief Justices\u2019 meet on judicial reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"421\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/a>\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">    <\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"pld-dislike-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-dislike-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"421\" data-trigger-type=\"dislike\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\n                <\/a>\n    <span class=\"pld-dislike-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f 1. 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