🗞️ 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…
Current Affairs – 26 January 2026 (Point-Wise National & International Updates) 1. National Affairs – India 77th Republic Day Celebrations India marked the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, followed by a 21-gun salute…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Republic Day 2026 Preparations India is set to celebrate the 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution on 26.01.1950. Grand Republic Day parade scheduled in New Delhi showcasing defence equipment, cultural tableaux, and marching contingents. Ursula von der Leyen (President, European Commission) and António Costa (Prime…
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 (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….
1. National Affairs – India 1.1 Finance & Economic Developments RBI Takes Over Delhi Government Banking Operations From 9 January 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has assumed responsibility for banking operations and public debt management of the Delhi government. Aims to enhance efficiency in cash and debt administration and align Delhi’s public finance…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified its focus on infrastructure-led growth, with multiple highway, railway and logistics park projects reviewed under the PM Gati Shakti framework. The Ministry of Home Affairs strengthened border management and internal security mechanisms, particularly in sensitive regions, through technology-driven surveillance and coordination initiatives. India’s renewable energy capacity continued…
📰 Key Highlights – 04 December 2025 Current Affairs National Affairs Indian Navy Day celebrated across India to honour the valor and service of the naval forces. The day commemorates the success of the 1971 naval operations and recognises the strategic importance of India’s maritime security and naval strength. The central government has reportedly removed…
📰 Key National & Economic Developments Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appoints new Executive Director: CA Usha Janakiraman has been appointed as Executive Director of the RBI effective 1 December 2025 — a significant leadership update in India’s central banking landscape. Foreign exchange policy update — International Monetary Fund (IMF) reclassifies India’s FX regime: The…
National Developments The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its November 2025 “State of the Economy” report stated that India is poised to enter a virtuous investment-cycle, driven by increasing investment flows, stronger productivity and resilient growth, despite global headwinds. The RBI also issued a cautionary note that global financial markets are showing ‘heightened exuberance’,…
