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January 2026 Current Affairs (With FREE PDF)

January 2026 was packed with important events and updates that you can’t afford to miss! In this monthly digest, we bring you the January 2026 Current Affairs in a structured and easy-to-read format. From national and international events to legal, economic, and environmental updates, we cover everything relevant to your exams. 

Each update in the Current Affairs of January 2026 is curated by experts to help you score better in competitive exams. Stay ahead of the competition with our monthly roundup – your trusted resource for exam-ready current affairs!

 

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1. UAE–Saudi Rift in Yemen Complicates Peace Efforts

The UAE withdrew troops after Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla port, exposing cracks in the anti-Houthi coalition. The divergence weakens coordination, deepens southern Yemen fragmentation, and reduces prospects for a unified peace negotiation framework.

2. US–Venezuela Oil Sanctions Escalate Maritime Tensions

The US seized Venezuelan oil tankers and enforced naval restrictions to curb Caracas’s energy exports. The move heightens geopolitical risks, strains international law norms, and could disrupt global oil markets amid regional instability.

3. India Crosses Major Milestones in Clean Energy Growth

India reached about 254 GW renewable capacity in 2025, ranking fourth globally. Non-fossil sources now exceed 50% of installed power, but experts stress reforms in storage, grids, and manufacturing to ensure energy security.

4. Defence Procurement Boosts India’s Military Modernisation Drive

India signed ₹4,666 crore defence contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes. Indigenous manufacturing and submarine warfare upgrades strengthen combat readiness and support Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence production.

5. Piprahwa Relics Reunification Strengthens Cultural Diplomacy

The Piprahwa relics of Gautama Buddha were showcased in New Delhi after repatriation. The event highlights India’s Buddhist heritage, colonial-era restitution, and growing use of culture as a diplomatic bridge.

6. Madhya Pradesh Records Highest Tiger Deaths Since 1973

MP reported 55 tiger deaths in 2025, over 30% of India’s total. Habitat saturation, illegal electric fencing, and weak corridor protection underscore the need for landscape-level conservation beyond tiger reserves.

7. India Becomes World’s Fourth-Largest Economy

India surpassed Japan with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion. Strong domestic demand and services-led growth drive expansion, though low per capita income highlights challenges in inclusive, employment-rich development.

8. EU Implements Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

From January 2026, the EU began enforcing CBAM on carbon-intensive imports. Indian exporters face cost pressures, pushing India toward cleaner production, carbon accounting, and strategic climate-trade negotiations.

9. Nationwide Gig Workers’ Strike Highlights Platform Risks

Gig workers protested 10-minute delivery models citing safety, income volatility, and lack of social security. The strike renewed focus on algorithmic control, welfare gaps, and regulation of platform-based employment.

10. India Adopts Geo-Economic Strategy over Mega Trade Blocs

By securing FTAs with most RCEP members except China, India gains market access without China risk. The approach balances trade expansion with strategic autonomy and protection of sensitive domestic sectors.

11. Indian Banks Reach Decade-Low NPA Levels

Indian banks’ gross NPA ratio fell to nearly 2.1 percent by late 2025, the lowest in decades, reflecting recovery from the twin balance sheet crisis through stronger regulation, improved recoveries and sustained credit discipline.

12. Insolvency Reforms Restore Credit Discipline

Measures such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, SARFAESI Act, tighter RBI supervision and wider use of asset reconstruction companies have reduced stressed assets, improved resolution outcomes and strengthened trust in the banking system.

13. Arctic Warming Accelerates Climate Impacts

The Arctic is warming at over twice the global average, with record temperatures driving permafrost thaw, tundra greening and Atlantification, severely impacting fragile ecosystems and threatening indigenous livelihoods and traditional practices.

14. Melting Arctic Reshapes Global Geopolitics

Shrinking Arctic ice is opening routes like the Northern Sea Route, intensifying strategic competition among major powers, while institutions such as the Arctic Council remain vital for cooperation, governance and scientific engagement.

15. India Expands Scientific Footprint in Arctic

India is strengthening Arctic engagement through research missions, observer status in the Arctic Council, the Himadri research station and an Arctic Policy focused on climate change, cryosphere science and sustainable global cooperation.

16. PRAGATI Strengthens Tech-Driven Governance

PRAGATI has emerged as a flagship governance platform, enabling real-time monitoring of projects, faster issue resolution and stronger Centre–State coordination, significantly improving accountability and execution of major public initiatives.

17. PRAGATI Unlocks Stalled Infrastructure Projects

Several delayed rail links, bridges, highways and airports have progressed through PRAGATI’s data-backed reviews, senior-level oversight and time-bound decisions, helping revive investments and reduce chronic infrastructure delays.

18. New Housing Framework Targets Urban Shortage

NITI Aayog’s housing framework proposes zoning reforms, transit-oriented development, rental housing promotion, updated affordability definitions and mandatory EWS–LIG reservations to address India’s persistent urban housing deficit.

19. Energy Security Boosted by Advanced Refining

India has enhanced energy security by commissioning advanced residue upgradation and hydrocracking units, enabling better use of heavy crude, cleaner fuel production and stronger resilience of the domestic refining ecosystem.

20. Science and Technology Ecosystem Sees Advances

From new insights into the Mpemba Effect to ISRO instruments, BIS initiatives and supercomputing capacity, recent developments highlight India’s expanding scientific capabilities, stronger standards framework and growing technological confidence.

 

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