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Daily Current Affairs

Cabinet Approves Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31

On 21st January 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till FY 2030–31, along with the extension of government funding support for promotional, developmental, and gap-funding activities.

Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 Crore Equity Infusion into SIDBI

On 21st January 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an equity infusion of ₹5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to strengthen the flow of credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Two New Rare Ant Fly Species Discovered in India

In January 2026, researchers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu discovered two new species of extremely rare ant flies from India – one from a disturbed urban forest in Delhi and the other from the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu – highlighting the ecological importance of conserving both urban green spaces and biodiversity hotspots.

Odisha and Meghalaya Sign MoU

On 20th January 2026, the Government of Odisha and the Government of Meghalaya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration.

Taylor Swift

In January 2026, Taylor Swift, aged 36, was announced as an inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the second-youngest songwriter ever to receive the honour after Stevie Wonder, who was inducted at 33 in 1983.

Sunita Williams retires from NASA

On 20th January 2026, NASA announced that Sunita Williams retired from the agency, effective 27 December 2025, concluding an extraordinary 27-year career in human spaceflight.

First-Ever Tailings Policy for Recovery of Critical Minerals

On 19th January 2026, the Government of India announced the country’s first Tailings Policy, laying down guidelines for the exploration and recovery of critical and strategic minerals from both primary sources and secondary sources such as mine dumps and tailings of existing mines.

Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

On 20th January 2026, the Government of India notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to strengthen compliance with user fee (toll) payments on National Highways.

C-DOT Receives SKOCH Award 2025

In January 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has received the SKOCH Award 2025 for its Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS) at the 104th SKOCH Summit themed “Resourcing Viksit Bharat.”

Ilaiyaraaja to Receive Padmapani Award

On 19th January 2026, the prestigious Padmapani Award of the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival was announced for veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja, in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema.

Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response

On 20th January 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response” at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi.

Valentino Garavani

On 19th January 2026, renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, popularly known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93 at his home in Rome.

Parbati Giri

On 19th January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on her birth centenary.

Yoweri Museveni

On 17th January 2026, Yoweri Museveni, aged 81, was re-elected to a seventh term as President of Uganda.

Abu Dhabi

In January 2026, Abu Dhabi was ranked the world’s safest city for the 10th straight year in the Numbeo Global Safety Index 2026, which assessed over 400 cities across 150+ countries.

Morocco Reach Highest-Ever FIFA Men’s Ranking

On 19th January 2026, Morocco national football team achieved their highest-ever FIFA men’s ranking, rising to 8th, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal national football team.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Title

On 18th January 2026, Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 38 runs to win their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy title at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.

88th Meeting of Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife

On 19th January 2026, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife in New Delhi.

Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs

On 19th January 2026, Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, calling it a key step towards informed, forward-looking and evidence-based regulation amid rapid changes in India’s electricity sector.

GeM and WTC Mumbai Sign MoU

On 19th January 2026, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and World Trade Centre Mumbai signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand outreach and strengthen MSME participation in public procurement.