UPSC Current Affairs 08 February 2026 — The Hindu

Editorial

• Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?
• How is India tackling mental health crisis?

National

• SIR rules on parent mapping leave those raised in orphanages, charity homes in a fix
• India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal
• Five cubs born to Namibian cheetah at Kuno National Park
• Bengal CEO seeks a week’s extension for hearings
• Tax Dept. releases draft rules, forms for new Income Tax Act
• India, U.S. unveil framework for trade deal

Business

• ‘Trade deal opens up U.S. textile market’