MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation; up to five profiles on one device
MoS for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on 28 January 2026 dedicated UIDAI's new Aadhaar App, which offers selective sharing of identity fields, face verification and up to five Aadhaar profiles on one device.
Nation pays tribute to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary on 28 January 2026.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ends Phuket visit with PASSEX alongside HTMS Huahin
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi) concluded its visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand with a Passage Exercise with HTMS Huahin on 28 January 2026.
Bose Institute study: desert dust carries pathogens from western India to the Eastern Himalayas
A Bose Institute study found that dust storms from the arid regions of western India carry airborne pathogens to Eastern Himalayan hilltops, linked to respiratory and skin diseases; it was published in Science of the Total Environment.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
India and EU announce conclusion of Free Trade Agreement at 16th India–EU Summit
PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the conclusion of the India–EU FTA at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026; over 99% of Indian exports by value get preferential entry into the EU.
16th India–EU Summit: 'Towards 2030' strategic agenda, Security and Defence Partnership adopted
The 16th India–EU Summit on 27 January 2026 produced the 'Towards 2030' Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, a Security and Defence Partnership, a mobility MoU and a Green Hydrogen Task Force, alongside the FTA.
India and Canada relaunch Ministerial Energy Dialogue at India Energy Week 2026
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Canada's Energy Minister Timothy Hodgson launched the renewed India–Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue and issued a joint statement at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa on 27 January 2026.
Next phase of chip design scheme to target at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies
Meeting chip design firms under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme on 27 January 2026, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw set a target of enabling at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies in the next phase and announced Deep Tech Awards in 2026.
Maharashtra approves Metro Line 8 linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports, and Nashik City Ring Road
A Maharashtra government meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis on 27 January 2026 approved Metro Line 8 connecting Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the 66.15-km Nashik City Ring Road costing ₹3,954 crore.
RBI signs MoU with European Securities and Markets Authority for recognition of CCIL
With Union Cabinet approval, the RBI signed an MoU with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on 27 January 2026 to enable ESMA's formal recognition of the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) and other RBI-regulated central counterparties.
Department of Posts ties up with Stock Holding Services Ltd to widen access to capital markets
The Department of Posts signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi on 27 January 2026 to give citizens access to regulated capital market services through India Post's network of over 1.65 lakh post offices.
Halwa ceremony marks final stage of Union Budget 2026-27 preparations
The Halwa ceremony marking the final stage of preparation of the Union Budget 2026-27 was held at the Budget Press, North Block on 27 January 2026 in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman; the Budget will be presented on 1 February 2026.
SIAT 2026 automotive technology symposium opens in Pune in ARAI's Diamond Jubilee year
Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 in Pune on 27 January 2026, organised by ARAI in its Diamond Jubilee year.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026
77th Republic Day: Kartavya Path parade features first-ever phased Battle Array of the Army
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute at Kartavya Path and EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as Chief Guests; the parade showcased a phased Battle Array Format of the Army for the first time.
India is Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai with the largest participation
India took part as Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, with the largest participation of any country by number of exhibitors and exhibition area; the India Pavilion opened on 26 January 2026.
Myanmar's military-backed USDP claims victory in first election since 2021 coup
Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed on 26 January 2026 that it had won the country's first election since the army seized power in 2021, held in three phases on 28 December, 11 January and 25 January.
DRDO showcases Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, a hypersonic glide missile, at Republic Day parade
DRDO displayed its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) with launcher at the 77th Republic Day parade; the hypersonic glide missile is designed for the Indian Navy's coastal battery requirements.
MHA tableau on three new criminal laws showcased at Republic Day parade
The Home Ministry's Republic Day 2026 tableau on the three new criminal laws displayed e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS and ICJS; Amit Shah said the laws mark a shift from a punishment-oriented to a justice-oriented system.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Republic Day 2026: Ashoka Chakra for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla among 70 gallantry awards
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 70 Armed Forces personnel, including six posthumous, with the Ashoka Chakra going to IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
Padma Awards 2026 announced: 131 awards including 5 Padma Vibhushan
On the eve of Republic Day, the President approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026 — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies at 90
Veteran journalist Sir Mark Tully, long-time BBC correspondent and bureau chief in New Delhi, died at a New Delhi hospital on 25 January 2026, aged 90.
982 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel get medals on Republic Day 2026
The MHA announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 982 personnel, including 125 Medals for Gallantry.
PFRDA sets up SAARG committee to review NPS investment guidelines
PFRDA constituted the Committee for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG), chaired by Narayan Ramachandran, to modernise the NPS investment framework.
16th National Voters' Day: theme 'My India, My Vote'
The Election Commission celebrated the 16th National Voters' Day on 25 January 2026 in New Delhi with President Droupadi Murmu as Chief Guest.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes port call at Belawan, Indonesia
The Navy's First Training Squadron (INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi) departed Belawan, Indonesia, on 23 January 2026 after a three-day port call.
Mann Ki Baat 130th episode: PM calls for 2026 to be about quality
In the 130th Mann Ki Baat, the first of 2026, aired on National Voters' Day, PM Modi urged a focus on 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect' and praised community river and water-body revival.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026
18th Rozgar Mela: over 61,000 appointment letters distributed
PM Narendra Modi addressed the 18th Rozgar Mela by video conference on 24 January 2026, as more than 61,000 young people received appointment letters for government jobs.
Second Global Buddhist Summit opens at Bharat Mandapam
Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the inaugural session of the Second Global Buddhist Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 24 January 2026.
Veer Gatha 5.0: Super-100 winners felicitated; first international participation
The Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 5.0 were felicitated in New Delhi on 24 January 2026; the edition drew over 1.92 crore students, including 28,005 from CBSE schools abroad.
National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January
National Girl Child Day was observed on 24 January 2026, with WCD Minister Annapurna Devi calling for education, safety and empowerment of every girl.