UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 05-02-2026

One Liners 05-02-2026

History, Art and Culture

11 Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museums

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Established in – 10 states.
Funded by – Ministry of Tribal Affairs under “Support to Tribal Research Institute” and “Proviso to Article 275 (1).
Aim – To recognize and create awareness on the sacrifices and contributions of tribal people in India’s freedom movement.

Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museums

Polity & Governance

SabhaSaar

It is an AI-enabled voice-to-text meeting summarisation tool.
Launched by – Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Operates on – AI and cloud infrastructure provisioned through the IndiaAI Compute Portal under the IndiaAI Mission of MeitY.
Available to – All States/UTs, and Gram Panchayats are progressively adopting it for routine Gram Sabha and Panchayat meetings.
Objectives
To enables structured capture and analysis of Gram Sabha proceedings and supports monitoring of key parameters such as frequency/ type of Gram Sabha meetings and participation.
To facilitates recording of the meeting type, date and conduct of Gram Sabha meetings, preparation of minutes through voice-to-text transcription, and validation of records by Panchayat functionaries.

Economy

AIPMA Job Fair Season 2026

Organised by – Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC).
Collaboration with – All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) and with the support of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET).
Objective – To support and promote organisations involved in facilitating job opportunities and skill upgradation of youths.

Environment

World Wetlands Day

Observed annually on – 2^nd February.
Commemoration to – The anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
Theme – "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage".
It explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and cultural practices, traditions and knowledge systems of communities across the world.
Aim – To raise global awareness of the vital role of wetlands for people, nature and culture.

Blackbuck - Special Postal Cover

Released by – Department of Post, to mark World Wetlands Day.
Features – A colour image of the blackbuck, a special cancellation, and the animal’s name rendered in Tamil script, adding to its thematic and aesthetic value.
Objective – To raise public awareness of wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, and the ecological role of wetlands, while also reflecting the department’s social responsibility.

Blackbuck in TN

Found in – Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary,TN.
The blackbuck population at Point Calimere represents one of only three distinct habitats for the species in Tamil Nadu.
Other habitats –
- Guindy National Park in Chennai and
- Near Sathyamangalam in Erode district.
Significance – It highlights the ecological and cultural significance of one of Tamil Nadu’s most important wetland ecosystems.

Blackbuck

It is also known as Indian Antelope.
Scientific name – Antilope cervicapra.
Native to – Nepal, India and Pakistan.
Distributed in – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and other areas throughout peninsular India.
State animal of – Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Conservation –
- IUCN: Least Concern
- WPA, 1972: Schedule I
- CITES: Appendix III
Threats – Overhunting, widespread logging, and the destruction of natural habitats.

blackbuck postal stamp

Science

Rare Earth Mud

Japan retrieves rare earth mud from deep seabed in test mission.

It marks the world’s 1^st attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-bearing seabed mud from such depths to a ship.
Test vessel – Chikyu near Minamitori Island, about 1,900 km (1,200 miles) southeast of Tokyo.
May contain –
- Dysprosium and neodymium, used in electric vehicle motor magnets.
- Gadolinium and terbium, which are used in a range of high-tech products.
Significance – Tokyo seeks to cut dependence on China for vital minerals amid Beijing’s supply restrictions.

Space

Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM) Initiative

Spearheaded by – Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Aim – To achieve debris-free space missions by all Indian space actors, both governmental and non-governmental, by 2030.
Significance – It aligns with global efforts for space sustainability, positioning India as a nation prioritizing safety, security, and sustainability in outer space activities.