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Current Affairs 22.01.2026 – India & World News for Competitive Exams | Banking, UPSC, SSC, Railway

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22.01.2026 NATIONAL AFFAIRS (INDIA) PM Modi – Bilateral Engagements with UAE Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level bilateral meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focusing on strengthening trade, energy, technology, and people-to-people cooperation. Key initiatives aimed to expand the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Security Alert Ahead of Republic…

Current Affairs - 22.01.2026

Daily Current Affairs – 20.01.2026

I. NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA Nitin Nabin elected BJP National President Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Officially assumed charge on 20 January 2026 at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Ceremony attended by top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several Chief Ministers….

Current Affairs 20.01.2026

CURRENT AFFAIRS — 19 JANUARY 2026

NATIONAL AFFAIRS — INDIA IMF Revises India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s economic growth forecast for Fiscal Year 2026 to 7.3%, up from earlier estimates. This revision reflects stronger macro-economic performance and resilient domestic demand. The IMF projects slower growth to 6.4% in subsequent years due to moderating drivers….

Current Affairs - 19.01.2026.

Current Affairs | 18.01.2026 – Comprehensive Daily Update for Competitive Exams (Banking, SSC, UPSC, RRB, Railway, NDA, CDS, AFCAT)

1. National Economy & Banking Updates RBI Raises Ombudsman Compensation Cap – Reserve Bank of India has increased the compensation limit under its Ombudsman Scheme from ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh for banking customers, strengthening consumer protection in disputes with regulated financial entities. World Bank Upgrades India Growth Forecast – World Bank has raised India’s…

Current Affairs - 18.01.2026

Current Affairs – 17 January 2026 (Exam-Focused, Point-Wise)

NATIONAL NEWS RBI Tightens Forex Risk Norms (Banking & Finance) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new draft regulations to tighten foreign exchange risk norms for banks. Banks must assess forex risk capital requirements continuously at both standalone and consolidated levels. Norms aim to align India’s banking risk management with global standards. Implementation date set…

Current Affairs - 17.01.2026

Current Affairs – 16 January 2026

NATIONAL NEWS Aquatic Biodiversity Initiatives under Namami Gange Mission Union Jal Shakti Minister inaugurated Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and other rivers. Centre includes ecotoxicology, aquatic ecology, spatial ecology and microplastic labs. Dolphin Rescue Ambulance launched for emergency response for Ganga dolphins. Indian Skimmer Conservation Project initiated. Conservation action plan released for endangered…

Current Affairs - 16.01.2026

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15.01.2026

NATIONAL NEWS (INDIA) Bank Holidays – 15 January 2026 Banks Closed: Due to Makar Sankranti festival, many states in India observe bank holidays and physical bank branches remain closed. Digital banking services (UPI, ATMs, mobile apps) continue operating. State-wise holiday calendar: Banks in multiple states will not conduct branch operations or routine physical banking services….

Current Affairs - 15.01.2026

Current Affairs – 14.01.2026

1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified nationwide observance of National Startup Week 2026, focusing on deep-tech, defence manufacturing, fintech innovation, and agritech adoption. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the completion milestone of over 1,000 km of access-controlled expressways under Bharatmala Phase-I during FY 2025–26. The Ministry of Education expanded…

Current Affairs - 14.01.2026

CURRENT AFFAIRS — 13.01.2026

1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS (INDIA) India Post Launches New Speed Post Services India Post has launched Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services offering guaranteed delivery within 24 hours and 48 hours, respectively. Announced by Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia during an event in Pichor, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. Renovation of Pichor sub-post office…

Current Affairs - 13.01.2026