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Daily Current Affairs

US Captures Venezuela President Maduro

On 3rd January 2026, the United States launched a large-scale military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, sharply escalating long-standing tensions between Washington and Caracas.

India Develops 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations

In January 2026, Indian scientists have begun developing indigenously manufactured Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) using 3D-printing technology, marking a technological first aimed at strengthening last-mile weather observations, with initial installations planned in Delhi from February 2026.

Somnath Temple

On 5th January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Somnath Temple’s survival over the past one thousand years reflects India’s indomitable civilisational spirit and unbroken cultural continuity.

Eligibility Condition for Deep-Tech Startups Modified

On 4th January 2026, the Union Government removed the mandatory three-year existence requirement for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under the Industrial Research and Development Promotion (IRDP) Programme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

World Braille Day

On 4^th January 2026, World Braille Day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille system.

Centre Approves 22 Projects Under ECMS

On 2nd January 2026, the Centre has approved 22 new proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, involving a projected investment of ₹41,863 crore, to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Centre Launches Niryat Protsahan Interventions

On 1st January 2026, the Centre launched two key interventions under the Niryat Protsahan sub-scheme as part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, aimed at strengthening MSME exports by improving access to affordable trade finance.

#SkilltheNation AI Challenge

On 1st January 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the #SkilltheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated an Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur, Odisha.

Grand Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi

On 3rd January 2026, Prime Minister inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.

Savitribai Phule

On 3rd January 2026, Prime Minister paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, remembering her as a pioneering social reformer.

Rani Velu Nachiyar and Veerapandiya Kattabomman

On 3rd January 2026, Vice President, Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister paid tributes to freedom fighters Rani Velu Nachiyar and Veerapandiya Kattabomman on their birth anniversaries.

India, Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Installations List

On 1st January 2026, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations under a long-standing bilateral agreement that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic facilities.

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

On 1^st January 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its national currency, replacing the lev and becoming the 21st member of the euro zone, marking a long-awaited milestone in its European integration journey.

Exercise Desert Cyclone II

On 30th December 2025, the second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City, Abu Dhabi.

e-Bill System

On 1st January 2026, in line with Digital India and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim process.

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor

On 1st January 2026, Nagesh Kapoor assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.

MoSPI Unveils New Logo and Mascot

On 1st January 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) unveiled a new logo and mascot to modernise its institutional identity and strengthen public outreach.

Zohran Mamdani

On 1st January 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as Mayor of New York City at the historic City Hall subway station, accompanied by his wife Rama Duwaji.

Mannathu Padmanabhan

On 2nd January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary.

Rajasthan Clears AI-ML Policy 2026

On 30th December 2025, the Rajasthan Cabinet has approved the Rajasthan Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) Policy, 2026, and the Green Credit Voucher Initiative-2025, aiming to boost technology-led governance, innovation-driven growth, and a green circular economy.