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Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

🌿 Pollution & Conservation 📍 India Must know

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified; four-stream segregation mandatory from 1 April 2026

The Environment Ministry notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, replacing the 2016 rules; they make four-stream segregation at source mandatory and come into force on 1 April 2026.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 Europe Important

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations on financial services

The Finance Ministry announced on 28 January 2026 that India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on the financial services chapter of the India-EU FTA, finalised in the last round held on 6 January 2026.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🏛️ Parliament & Bills 📍 India Important

Budget Session 2026 begins with President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses

The Budget Session of Parliament began on 28 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses; it is the 7th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

NITI Aayog launches Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 for Aspirational Districts and Blocks

NITI Aayog launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 on 28 January 2026, a campaign till 14 April 2026 to saturate 5 KPIs in 112 Aspirational Districts and 6 KPIs in 513 Aspirational Blocks.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

Index of Industrial Production grows 7.8% in December 2025, highest in over two years

India's IIP rose 7.8% in December 2025 (quick estimate), its highest level in over two years, led by manufacturing (8.1%), mining (6.8%) and electricity (6.3%).

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Canada Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Markets & Finance 📍 India

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs
💹 Budget & Taxation 📍 India

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 1 MCQs

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United Arab Emirates Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 International Relations 📍 Myanmar Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

🏆 National Awards 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🏆 National Awards 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🕯️ Obituaries 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🏆 National Awards 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Markets & Finance 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Sat, 24 Jan 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026