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Census 2027
Ministry of Home Affairs notified house-listing operations, initiating preparations for 16th Census.
Transgender Welfare in India
Reports highlight discrimination against trans men and gender-diverse AFAB persons in healthcare.
Madhav Gadgil and the WGEEP
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away; renewed attention on WGEEP (Gadgil Commission) recommendations.
FDI Trends in India
DPIIT reported strong FDI rise in H1 FY26 driven by doubling of IT inflows.
W Ursae Majoris and Stellar Evolution
ARIES and PRL study provided new insights into W UMa–type contact binary stars.
Remote Sensing and India’s IRS Programme
Remote sensing is gaining importance for mapping and managing Earth’s natural resources using satellite-based insights.
White-bellied Heron and Kalai-II Project
Environmental clearance for the 1,200-MW Kalai-II project raised concerns over omissions in EIA regarding the critically endangered White-bellied Heron.
BHASHINI's Shrutlekh Multilingual Translation Tool
MeitY demonstrated BHASHINI’s Shrutlekh for real-time multilingual speech-to-text during key speeches.
Turkman Gate
A demolition drive turned violent, recalling Emergency-era demolitions examined by Shah Commission.
BIS Foundation Day 2026
Bureau of Indian Standards celebrated its 79th Foundation Day on 6 January 2026.
Mpemba Effect
JNCASR scientists developed first supercomputer-powered simulations explaining the Mpemba effect.
Akash-NG Missile
DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG.
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)
Akash-NG developments highlighted the legacy of IGMDP.
ICGS Samudra Pratap
Defence Minister commissioned India’s first indigenously built pollution control vessel.
Popocatépetl Volcano
First 3D seismic image of the volcano’s internal structure was produced.
Wolf Supermoon
First full moon of 2026 peaked as a Wolf Supermoon on 2 January.
India’s Braille Ecosystem
World Braille Day observed on 4 January highlighted accessibility initiatives.
US Intervention in Venezuela and the Revival of the Monroe Doctrine
The US conducted a military operation in Venezuela capturing its President.
Somnath Swabhiman Parv (1026–2026)
India is commemorating 1,000 years since the first destruction of Somnath Temple.
Rabies Declared Notifiable Disease in Delhi
Delhi government declared human rabies a notifiable disease.
Green Paradox in Urban Greening
Global study revealed urban greening can worsen heat in some cities.
Ayushman Bharat Programme
Government highlighted major achievements in healthcare coverage and infrastructure.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
PM-JAY crossed major milestones in coverage and hospitalisation.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
ABDM strengthened India’s interoperable digital health ecosystem.
Suryastra Rocket Launcher
Indian Army signed emergency procurement contract for Suryastra system.
Sunday
No CA today.
MGNREGS Performance in FY 2025–26
MGNREGS reinforced employment security and asset creation.
VB–G RAM G Act, 2025
A new employment guarantee law expanded rural employment rights.
DISHA and Cooperative Federalism
DISHA strengthened last-mile governance and convergence.
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Performance
NSAP operationalised constitutional social security commitments.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
NMSA recognised for promoting climate adaptation in rainfed and vulnerable regions.
Amazonian Stingless Bees
World’s First Insects with Legal Rights
Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Government notified first market access guidelines under EPM.
Bulgaria Becomes 21st Member of the Eurozone
Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its currency.
India as the World’s Fourth Largest Economy
India’s GDP reached USD 4.18 trillion.
Supreme Court Stays its Aravallis Judgment
Supreme Court stayed its earlier restrictive definition of Aravalli hills.
Pralay Missile
DRDO successfully conducted a salvo launch of Pralay missiles.
Suspension of Sentence in Child Protection Cases
Supreme Court stayed Delhi HC’s order granting bail in the Unnao rape case.
India AI Mission and Emerging AI Ecosystem
Government expanded IndiaAI Mission with large public investment.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland.