Daily Current Affairs and GK | 3 February 2026

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

1. The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced two schemes for empowerment of Divyangjan.

• These schemes are aimed at enhancing access to assistive technologies and skill development for  persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
• Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana has been announced to provide industry-relevant, customised training to Divyangjan.
• The training will be provided in sectors such as Information Technology (IT), Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC), hospitality, and food and beverage services.
• The objective is to enable dignified and sustainable livelihood opportunities to Divyangjan.
• Another scheme is Divyang Sahara Yojana. This scheme is focused on improving access to high-quality assistive devices for eligible Divyangjan and senior citizens.
• Under the scheme, Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) will be supported by the government to expand the production of assistive devices.
• ALIMCO will ve supported by the government to invest in R&D, and integrate advanced technologies, including AI, into product design.
• PM Divyasha Kendras will be further strengthened under this initiative.
• Assistive Technology Marts will be set up as modern retail-style centres.
• These centres will allow persons with disabilities and senior citizens to view, test, and purchase assistive products.

Topic: National News

2. President Droupadi Murmu is on a six-day visit to Odisha from 2nd February.

• President will attend official, academic and cultural programmes across Khordha, Jajpur, Balasore, Puri and Mayurbhanj districts.
• She will offer prayers at the Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur. She will perform rituals at Navi Gaya.
• She will attend 12th Convocation Ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore as the Chief Guest.
• She will visit Puri for darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple.
• On 4 February, she will visit her home district, Mayurbhanj.
• In Mayurbhanj, she will inaugurate a holiday home at Rairangpur and unveil the statue of tribal leader Bhanjbir Sunaram Soren.
• On 5 February, she will attend a special programme at the Rairangpur Jagannath Temple. She will visit Simlipal National Park.
• She will return to Bhubaneswar to attend the Black Swan Summit India.
• As per schedule, she will leave Bhubaneswar for Chhattisgarh on the 7th February.
• Black Swan Summit India will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 5-6 February 2026.