GKToday Current Affairs 🎯 8-9 February, 2026

Описание: GKToday Current Affairs 🎯 8-9 February, 2026

In this video, we cover the most important current affairs topics as MCQs and Revision questions from Daily 20 MCQs series available on the GKToday Android App. It's an excellent resource for candidates preparing for competitive exams like SSC, Banking, CLAT, and various state-level public service commission exams (UPPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, etc.). Each question is concise, fact-based, and designed to help you achieve the best strike rate in most one-day exams in India. 📝

Government Schemes & Initiatives
[05:10] - Namaste Scheme: A joint initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched in 2022. It focuses on the safety and rehabilitation of sewage workers.

[12:06] - PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana: Aimed at providing quality generic medicines at affordable prices (50-80% cheaper than branded ones). The government plans to open 20,000 centers by 2026.

[22:48] - India's First "Elderly Budget": Kerala has become the first state to announce a separate budget for the elderly (FY 2026-27), allocating over ₹46,000 crore.

Sports Highlights
[16:43] - ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup: India won its 6th title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final held in Zimbabwe. Key player Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 runs.

[18:05] - Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), captained by Smriti Mandhana, clinched the title by defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara.

[20:42] - Para Throwball National Federation Cup: The Jharkhand women's team won the gold medal in the tournament hosted in Rajasthan.

Space & Environment
[14:27] - Hudson River (USA): Noted in news because President Donald Trump froze a $16 billion federal fund intended for a new rail tunnel project under the river.

[15:54] - SPHEREx Mission: A NASA mission launched to study the universe's light. It recently observed the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas.

Awards & Security
[18:05] - Global Teacher Prize 2026: Awarded to Indian teacher Rubal Nagi at the World Government Summit in Dubai, carrying a prize of $1 million.

[23:32] - Anti-Drone System at Ports: V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu became the first Indian port to implement an advanced anti-drone system for 360-degree security.

Recent Operations Review
[19:28] - Operation Pawan: Historical reference to the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka.

[19:54] - Operation Sahyadri Checkmate: Launched by the DRI to dismantle a drug laboratory in the Sahyadri ranges.

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