AFCAT Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
PLFS December 2025: female LFPR hits yearly high of 35.3%; unemployment at 4.8%
The PLFS Monthly Bulletin for December 2025, released by MoSPI on 15 January 2026, showed female labour force participation at a yearly high of 35.3% and the overall unemployment rate at 4.8%.
Coal Ministry signs agreements with DVC for three commercial coal blocks of 49 MTPA capacity
The Ministry of Coal executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements with Damodar Valley Corporation for the Dhulia North, Mandakini B and Pirpainti Barahat blocks on 15 January 2026.
IMD to install 200 Automatic Weather Stations across four metros in 2026
At the India Meteorological Department's 151st Foundation Day on 15 January 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced 50 Automatic Weather Stations each for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune in 2026.
NITI Aayog releases report on convergence of MSME schemes
NITI Aayog released a report titled 'Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes' on 15 January 2026, recommending streamlined schemes and a centralised digital portal for MSMEs.
India's exports for April–December 2025 estimated at US$634.26 billion, up 4.33%
India's total exports of goods and services for April–December 2025 are estimated at US$634.26 billion, 4.33% higher than a year earlier, according to Commerce Ministry data released on 15 January 2026.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026
NITI Aayog releases Export Preparedness Index 2024; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat among leading large states
NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI 2024) on 14 January 2026, assessing the export readiness of States and UTs across four pillars, 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators.
Stitched sail ship INSV Kaundinya reaches Muscat on maiden voyage from Porbandar
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, a traditionally built stitched sail ship, reached Muscat, Oman, on 14 January 2026 after completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar.
DFS launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries
The Department of Financial Services launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, an optional health insurance plan for CGHS beneficiaries with sum insured of ₹10 lakh or ₹20 lakh, on 14 January 2026.
Nation observes 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day
The 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day was observed across India on 14 January 2026, with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attending the main celebration at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor and envoys of Austria and Trinidad & Tobago present credentials to the President
President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Austrian Ambassador Dr Robert Zischg and Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner Chandradath Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14 January 2026.
WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December 2025
Annual inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 0.83% (provisional) in December 2025, up from −0.32% in November, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 January 2026.
Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard hold 22nd High-Level Meeting in New Delhi
The 22nd High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard was held in New Delhi on 14 January 2026, co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and JCG Commandant Admiral Yoshio Saguchi.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026
PFRDA issues NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 for minors' pension savings
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority issued the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 on 13 January 2026, setting out eligibility, contribution, withdrawal and transition rules for the pension savings scheme for minors.
PRAGATI at ten: projects worth over ₹85 lakh crore fast-tracked, 2,958 of 3,187 issues resolved
A PIB backgrounder of 13 January 2026 said PRAGATI, launched in 2015, has fast-tracked projects worth more than ₹85 lakh crore and reviewed 382 major national projects.
PFRDA sets up committee under M.S. Sahoo for assured payouts under NPS
PFRDA constituted a 15-member high-level committee chaired by former IBBI Chairperson Dr M.S. Sahoo to frame guidelines for assured payouts under the National Pension System, it said on 13 January 2026.
MoSPI releases Discussion Paper 2.0 on adopting a chain-based Index of Industrial Production
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released Discussion Paper 2.0 on 13 January 2026, proposing a chain-based method for compiling the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as part of its base revision.
Pullela Gopichand-led task force submits report on coaching ecosystem, proposes National Coach Accreditation Board
The Task Force on a Unified Framework for Development of the Coaching Ecosystem in India, led by badminton national head coach Pullela Gopichand, submitted its report to the Sports Department, the Sports Ministry said on 13 January 2026.
India and Malaysia to co-chair 16th ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi
The Defence Ministry said on 13 January 2026 that the 16th ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Counter Terrorism, co-chaired by India and Malaysia, would meet in New Delhi from 14 to 16 January along with a Final Planning Conference for a Table Top Exercise.
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: 306 approved, 118 commissioned
A PIB backgrounder of 13 January 2026 said Indian Railways has approved 306 Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals with a combined capacity of 192 million tonnes per annum, of which 118 are commissioned.
I&B Ministry, Principal Scientific Adviser and Netflix conclude 'Inspiring Innovators' skilling initiative
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser marked the culmination of 'Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaan', a skilling initiative with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, on 13 January 2026.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes first official visit to India; visa-free transit for Indians announced
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his first official visit to India on 12 January 2026, holding talks with PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad that produced a joint statement and a list of outcomes including visa-free transit through Germany for Indian passport holders.
CPI inflation at 1.33% in December 2025; food inflation negative for seventh month
Retail inflation based on the All India Consumer Price Index was 1.33% (provisional) in December 2025, MoSPI said on 12 January 2026, staying below the RBI's lower tolerance limit for a fourth straight month.
Centre notifies National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026
The Union Government notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the Sports Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
India's fish production doubles to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25
India's fish production rose to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14, an increase of 106%, the Fisheries Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
PM Modi addresses Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on National Youth Day
PM Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 12 January 2026, National Youth Day, which marks Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
India at 16th IRENA Assembly: 50% non-fossil power capacity reached five years ahead of NDC target
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi delivered India's national statement at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi on 11 January 2026, saying India reached 50% non-fossil installed power capacity in 2025, five years ahead of its NDC target.
MeitY says stakeholder consultations under way on a regulatory framework for mobile security
The Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 11 January 2026 that structured stakeholder consultations are under way to develop a robust regulatory framework for mobile security, as part of its routine engagement with industry on safety and security standards.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026
India adds record 49.12 GW non-fossil capacity in 2025; total reaches 266.78 GW
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 10 January 2026 that India's non-fossil installed capacity rose 22.6% in 2025 to 266.78 GW, with 49.12 GW added, solar at 135.81 GW and wind at 54.51 GW.
Piyush Goyal holds India–EU FTA talks with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a two-day visit to Brussels (8–9 January 2026), where he and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič guided negotiators to resolve pending issues and expedite the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.
CCPA acts against 27 restaurants for mandatory service charge, calls it an unfair trade practice
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said on 10 January 2026 that it had taken suo motu cognizance against 27 restaurants for levying service charge by default, an unfair trade practice under Section 2(47) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with penalties of up to ₹50,000 and refund orders.