🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA India’s Payment to United Nations Budget (2026) Government of India paid USD 35.18 million towards the UN Regular Budget 2026. India’s contribution rate is 1.016% of the total USD 3.45 billion budget. By paying on time, India joined the UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ of member states fulfilling dues promptly. Tripartite Agreement…
🗞️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS UNION BUDGET 2026-27 PRESENTED Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s Union Budget 2026-27 with fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, capital expenditure at ₹12.2 trillion, and total outlay of ₹53.47 trillion. Focus on boosting domestic manufacturing, semiconductors (₹400 billion), bio-pharma (₹100 billion)and creation of green energy & startup incentives. Income tax…
🇮🇳 National News 1. Republic Day 2026 Celebrations India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony, unfurling the National Flag and witness a 21-gun salute. Distinguished international dignitaries attended, including Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) and Antonio…
I. NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1. JEE Main Session-1 2026 Starts The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session-1 begins on 21 January 2026 across India. Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 21 to 29 January 2026. Over 13.6 lakh candidates are registered nationwide. Approximately 48,000 students from Gujarat alone are appearing in the first phase….
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….
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…
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…
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…
1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS — INDIA 1.1 Tamil Nadu to Announce Decision on Old Pension Scheme Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to announce government’s decision on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on 3 January 2026. OPS restoration has been long-standing demand of teacher and employee unions; government earlier planned announcement after 6 January. Around 6.24…
National Affairs The Union Government approved enhanced allocation under the PM Awas Yojana–Urban to expedite completion of pending housing projects across major cities. India conducted a successful trial of an extended-range air-to-surface precision missile from a frontline fighter aircraft. The Ministry of Power launched a nationwide initiative for smart prepaid electricity meters, targeting 100% coverage…
