Current Affairs

Sunetra Pawar

Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the first woman deputy chief minister of Maharashtra on 31 January 2026. She replaced her husband Ajit Pawar just three days after his death in an air crash.

Olivia Gadecki and John Peers

Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Australian Open mixed doubles titles since 1989 after beating the French pair of Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 on 30 January 2026.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work certification for the period February 2026 to February 2027, marking the third consecutive year the company has received the recognition.

Economic Survey 2025 26

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025 26 in Parliament on 29 January 2026, an annual report card of the countrys economic performance in the financial year.

Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) programme.

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Aerospace and Defence on 27 January 2026 to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India.

Republic Day

India celebrated the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2025. President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where the national flag was unfurled by her as the national anthem played, accompanied by a 21-gun salute.

The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS)

The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) Varaha and Atulya arrived at the Port of Colombo on 25 January 2026 for an official visit and were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions by the Navy.

Indias sugar production

Indias sugar production rose 22 percent to 15.9 million tonnes by January 15 in the 2025-26 season from a year earlier, supported by higher cane supplies and better yields.

The Indian Army

The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to develop a fully indigenous Artificial Intelligence-based system through collaborative research and innovation.

The Central Government

The Central Government on 23 January 2026 approved wage revision for employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), along with pension revision for retirees of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NABARD.

Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 January 2026, a dedicated space showcasing Indias vast literary and intellectual heritage preserved in its classical languages.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to FY 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a notification declaring Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Aravalli mountain range, as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.

IT Services 25 (2025)

Brand Finance released its annual IT Services 25 (2025) rankings recently. Accenture continued to maintain its position as the worlds most valuable IT services brand for the eighth consecutive year, with a 2 percent increase in brand value to $42.3 billion in 2026.

Responsible Nations Index (RNI)

Singapore ranked first and India 16th in the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) launched by former president Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on 19 January 2026. Switzerland was second, Denmark third and the Central African Republic stood last on the 154-nation index.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) conducted a joint Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) response drill in Mumbai on 18 January 2026, reaffirming their strong maritime partnership and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Jharkhand implemented Panchayat Act

After 25 years of statehood, Jharkhand has finally implemented rules under the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, or PESA, a law that claims to give tribal communities greater control over governance in Fifth Schedule Areas.

Bureau of Immigration

Visakhapatnam city in Andhra Pradesh will soon get an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Complex of the Bureau of Immigration (BoI).

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Indias first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) from Malda Town Railway Station on 17 January 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event to mark a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on 16 January 2026

Manohar Lal

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has said that India has more than doubled its installed power generation capacity from 249 gigawatt in 2014 to over 510 gigawatt in 2025

Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes

The NITI Aayog on 15 January 2026 released a comprehensive report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic framework to streamline government support and improve outcomes for Indias Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Kaundinya reached Muscat, capital of Oman

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya reached Muscat, capital of Oman, on 14 January 2026 after a 17-day maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar on 29 December

BRICS 2026

On 13 January 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the website, theme, and logo for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place under Indias chairship.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee to formulate guidelines and regulations for enabling a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS).

India is the worlds second-largest fish producer

The government has said that the fish production in the country has increased to around 198 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 from 95 lakh tonnes of fish production in 2013-14. This marks a significant growth of over 106 percent during the period.

Indias electric vehicle (EV) market continued its rapid expansion in 2025

Indias electric vehicle (EV) market continued its rapid expansion in 2025, with total EV sales touching 2.3 million units and accounting for 8 percent of all new vehicle registrations, according to data from the governments Vahan Portal.

PARAM SHAKTI

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched PARAM SHAKTI at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The facility was inaugurated by MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan.

The Public Investment Board (PIB)

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has recently approved the Rs.26,070-crore Kamala Hydroelectric Project with an installed capacity of 1,720 MW in Arunachal Pradesh.

Indias agricultural growth during 2015-24 stood

Indias agricultural growth during 2015-24 stood at 4.42 percent, surpassing that of Chinas at 4.10 percent, said NITI Aayog. During 2014 15 to 2023 24, income of agricultural producers grew at 10.11 percent annually, higher than manufacturing and total economy.

National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard through video conferencing on 9 January 2026.

Nitin Gadkari

Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen in road construction. Bitumen is a black, viscous mixture of hydrocarbons produced by the fractionation of crude oil, and it serves as a crucial binder in road construction.

PANKHUDI

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal designed to streamline Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership initiatives focused on women and child development.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the apex court of Bhutan to facilitate the exchange of young legal professionals. Under the MoU, two law clerks from Bhutan will be engaged by the Supreme Court here for a period of three months.

The Indian Navys First Training Squadron

The Indian Navys First Training Squadron (1TS) will undertake a Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia as part of the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers Training Course (IOTC), the Ministry of Defence said on 7 January 2026.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased to 634.14 lakh hectares as of January 7, marking a rise of 16.4 lakh hectares compared to the same period last year (2025).

Sanjay Jaju

WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has signed an agreement to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technologies.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 rare and valuable literary works, representing the countrys five classical languages on 6 January 2026. These are Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Odia.

Indian Railways

Indian Railways has become one of the most extensively electrified rail systems in the world. Nearly all of Indias 70,000 route-kilometre broad-gauge network is now powered by electricity.

Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated two apex national facilities at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL), marking a significant milestone in Indias environmental governance and renewable energy ecosystem.

Year of Networking Data Centricity

The Indian Army declared 2026 as the Year of Networking Data Centricity and said this initiative will enhance connectivity, real-time decision-making and combat effectiveness, thereby strengthening resilience and agility for a future-ready force.

Delhi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Delhi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India, bringing the national capital under the RBIs full banking, cash management and debt framework for the first time.

Indias traditional medicine system AYUSH

The commerce ministry said Indias traditional medicine system AYUSH has received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand. Both the agreements, which were finalised in 2025 December, have dedicated annexures on health-related services and traditional medicine.

JP Nadda has inaugurated the e-Bill System

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda has inaugurated the e-Bill System that will enable the government to process the fertilizer subsidies amounting to approximately 2 lakh crore rupees. T

The 8th Pay Commission

Assam became the first state in India to constitute an 8th State Pay Commission, just as the 7th Pay Commissions provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2026. The development comes amid growing anticipation among government employees and pensioners for clarity on pay hikes.

The government announced a Rs.7,295-crore export support package

On 2 January 2026, the government announced a Rs.7,295-crore export support package, comprising a Rs.5,181-crore interest subvention scheme along with a Rs.2,114-crore collateral support, to improve exporters access to credit. Both measures will be rolled out over a period of six years (2025-31).

Data for Development

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 1 January 2025 unveiled a new logo and mascot as part of efforts to modernise its institutional identity and improve public outreach.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced, India crossed 100 crore Internet connections in November 2025. In the last 10 years, the Broadband subscriber base in India has increased by more than six times.

Market Access Support (MAS)

The Government of India launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025.