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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.
PSLV Failures and Implications
ISRO faced scrutiny after two consecutive PSLV mission failures: PSLV-C61 (May 2025) and PSLV-C62
Birth Centenary of Parbati Giri
Prime Minister paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on her birth centenary.
Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara
Telangana to host Sammakka–Saralamma (Medaram) Jatara from 28 January 2026 in Mulugu district.
Snowfall Deficit in the Western Himalayas
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir recorded severe rainfall deficits during Dec–Jan 2025–26.
Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report
International Labour Organization released Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report.
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
Government released performance outcomes highlighting enrolment, shared wafer runs, student-designed chips and patents.
Board of Peace for Gaza
India received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza.
Central Vigilance Commission
President appointed Shri Praveen Vashista as Vigilance Commissioner under CVC Act, 2003.
India’s First State-Funded BSL- 4 Lab
Foundation stone laid in Gandhinagar, Gujarat for India’s first state-funded BSL-4 laboratory.
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
NITI Aayog released EPI 2024 assessing export readiness of States/UTs.
Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Bagurumba Dwhou
PM participated in Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 and laid the foundation stone of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor.
Urbanisation Beyond Megacities
India is witnessing rapid urbanisation shifting from megacities to small towns.
Euthanasia Debate in India
Supreme Court reserved judgment in Harish Rana vs Union of India (2025) seeking passive euthanasia.
Decade of the Startup India Initiative
Marked 10 years of Startup India on National Startup Day (16 January 2026).
WEF Global Risks Report 2026
World Economic Forum identified cybersecurity as India’s biggest risk in 2026.
Foundation Day of Lokpal of India
Lokpal observed Foundation Day on 16 January marking enforcement of Section 3 of Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
Inquiry ordered after statue structure reportedly demolished during Manikarnika Ghat renovation.
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme
CGA data showed severe underutilisation of funds barely one year after launch.
MS Sahoo Committee for NPS Reforms
PFRDA constituted a high-level committee to design an assured payout framework under NPS.
UN Flags Unaddressed Violence in Sri Lanka’s Civil War
UN Human Rights released report “We lost everything – even hope for justice”.
78th Army Day
Indian Army celebrated 78th Army Day on 15 January 2026 with a historic parade in Jaipur.
Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
World Intellectual Foundation announced the launch of the Responsible Nations Index.
Digital Transformation of India’s Dairy Sector
NDDB showcased large-scale digital platforms improving efficiency, traceability, and farmer welfare.
Marine and Space Biotechnology
India strengthened focus on marine and space biotechnology under the Blue Economy framework, Deep Ocean Mission, and BioE3 initiative.
Bhairav Battalion
Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day Parade at Jaipur.
India–Germany Relations
German Chancellor’s visit marked 25 years of India–Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Indian Miniature Painting
Golden Temple engaged Kangra artists to restore a 200-year-old painting of Guru Gobind Singh using traditional methods.
PANKHUDI Portal
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI to integrate CSR and partnerships.
Shaksgam Valley Dispute
India rejected China’s infrastructure activities in Shaksgam Valley under CPEC.
US Retreat from Multilateralism
The US withdrew from 66 international organisations (including 31 UN bodies) under the “America First” approach.
Age of Consent and Adolescent Autonomy
Supreme Court in State of Uttar Pradesh vs Anurudh & Anr. (2026) flagged misuse of POCSO in consensual adolescent relationships.
Conservation of Grasslands
Grasslands remain underrepresented in climate plans despite the UN declaring 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day observed on 10 January; Abhyuday-3 Technical Hindi Symposium organised.