GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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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.
Amit Shah lays foundation of ₹362 crore BSL-4 bio-containment lab in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar on 13 January 2026.
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.
ICAR and NDDB sign MoU to strengthen dairy research and extension
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for collaboration in research, innovation and capacity building across the dairy sector, the Agriculture Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
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.
PM Modi addresses Somnath Swabhiman Parv marking 1,000 years since the first attack on Somnath
PM Narendra Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv at Somnath, Gujarat on 11 January 2026, marking a thousand years since Mahmud of Ghazni first attacked the temple in 1026 AD and 75 years since its reconstruction in 1951.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in 1st ODI at Vadodara; Kohli 93
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 11 January 2026, chasing 301 with six balls to spare as Virat Kohli scored 93 and was named Player of the Match.
Bhadrakali Temple inscription at Prabhas Patan records Kumarapala's revival of Somnath
The Culture Ministry on 11 January 2026 highlighted the 1169 CE Bhadrakali Temple inscription at Prabhas Patan, which records the history of the Somnath temple and the role of Solanki ruler Kumarapala in its revival.
PM Modi inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra in Rajkot
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra region in Rajkot on 11 January 2026, on his first visit to Gujarat in 2026.
ISRO astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla and Prasanth Nair interact with young leaders at VBYLD 2026
Day 3 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on 11 January 2026 featured an interaction with ISRO astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Nair, and an address by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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.
PM Modi releases 500th book of Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj
PM Narendra Modi released the 500th book of Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj through a video message on 11 January 2026.
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.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses 4 crore registrations, beating last year's Guinness World Record
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on 10 January 2026 that Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 had received over 4 crore registrations as of 8 January, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 3.56 crore.
Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gandhinagar ends with focus on National Critical Mineral Mission
The two-day Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 of the Ministry of Mines concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 10 January 2026, with the Centre and states discussing the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable mining and recovery of critical minerals from waste dumps and tailings.
Sitharaman holds pre-Budget consultation with States and UTs; states seek continuation of SASCI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the pre-Budget consultation with States and UTs (with legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026, where many participants asked for the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) to continue in the Union Budget 2026-27.