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Made in India C-295 Aircraft
First Made-in-India C-295 aircraft to roll out before September 2026 from Vadodara FAL.
Patent Law in Space
Earth-based IP law conflicts with sovereignty-free outer space innovation needs.
34th Foundation Day of National Commission for Women
NCW observed 34th Foundation Day on 31 January.
Economic Survey 2025–26
Union Finance Minister tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget.
Split Verdict on Section 17A
Supreme Court delivered split verdict on constitutional validity of Section 17A of PCA, 1988.
One District One Product (ODOP)
ODOP highlighted for nationwide expansion promoting district-level entrepreneurship.
Tantya Mama and Bhil Tribe
The MP government announced the installation of the Tantya Mama statue.
International Data Privacy Day
India observed International Data Privacy Day on 28 January reaffirming commitment to responsible data practices.
River Delta Subsidence
Nature study warned India’s major river deltas are sinking at alarming rates.
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026
MoEFCC notified SWM Rules, 2026 replacing 2016 rules.
161st Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
Prime Minister paid tribute on 28 January marking 161st birth anniversary.
National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2026
President presided over National Voters’ Day celebrations on 25 January.
UK Defends Chagos Deal
UK defended agreement to transfer Chagos archipelago to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia.
Early 8th Century Telugu Inscription
Rare early 8th-century CE Telugu inscription discovered at Pitikayagulla, Andhra Pradesh.
Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
DRDO showcased LR-AShM for the first time at the 77th Republic Day Parade.
MSDE–WEF India Skills Accelerator
MSDE signed a MoU with the World Economic Forum to launch India Skills Accelerator.
SC Directs States on Police–Media Briefing Policy
Supreme Court directed States to frame police media briefing policies within three months.
Índia–EU FTA
India and the European Union concluded negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement.
State of Finance for Nature 2026
UNEP released its flagship “State of Finance for Nature 2026” report.
Sikkim Sundari
Rare Himalayan plants highlighted for unique biology and conservation importance.
Granth Kutir
President inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh
PM conveyed greetings on Himachal Pradesh’s 56th Statehood Day on 25 January 2026.
Republic Day 2026
Republic Day 2026 marked the 77th anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into force on 26 January 1950.
Padma Awards 2026
President approved Padma Awards list on eve of Republic Day 2026.
National Girl Child Day 2026
National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January 2026.
Tamil Nadu Opposes UGC Circular on Third Language
Tamil Nadu formally opposed UGC circular mandating third language in HEIs.
ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting
6th ADGMIN co-chaired by India and Vietnam.
India’s Power Sector Milestones 2025
The Ministry of Power achieved record supply, capacity and reform milestones in 2025, strengthening energy security.
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
India transitioned to a market-based national carbon trading mechanism to price GHG emissions.
Dugong
MoEFCC Expert Appraisal Committee recommended redesign of proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre, Tamil Nadu.
INSV Kaundinya Reached Oman
India’s stitched ship completed maiden voyage to Muscat, highlighting maritime heritage.
Citizen-Centred Universal Health Coverage
Lancet report “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India” released a roadmap aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.
Supreme Court Verdict on DTAA
Supreme Court ruled Tiger Global’s USD 1.6 billion Flipkart stake sale taxable in India.
Parakram Diwas
Parakram Diwas observed on 23 January to commemorate Subhash Chandra Bose.
Shadow Fleet
US intensified crackdown on shadow fleet transporting sanctioned crude.
UGC New Rules Against Caste Discrimination
UGC notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.
Central Bank Digital Currency
RBI recommended placing a proposal to link BRICS CBDCs on agenda of 2026 BRICS summit (host: India).
Zehanpora Stupa
Archaeological excavations uncovered over 2,000-year-old Kushan-era Buddhist stupa in Baramulla.
GI-Tagged Kaladi to Be Upscaled Under ODOP
Union Minister directed scientific upscaling of GI-tagged Kaladi under One District One Product.
India–UAE Engagement Amid Regional Flux
UAE President paid an official visit to India, leading to multiple bilateral agreements across defence, energy, space, technology and trade.