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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in DelhiOn January 3, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi, Delhi.

About Piprahwa Relics Exposition:
Organiser: The exposition is organised by the Ministry of Culture under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the exposition showcases the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, marking their historic reunification after 127 years.
Dignitaries: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture; Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA); Union Minister of State (MoS) Ramdas Athawale, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE); Union MoS Rao Inderjit Singh, Ministry of Culture and Lieutenant (Lt) Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena were present at the event.
Repatriation: The repatriation of the Peppé family’s Piprahwa Buddhist relics was finalized on July 30, 2025, after the Ministry of Culture halted an auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong and secured their return through a first-of-its-kind Public–Private Partnership(PPP) with the Godrej Industries Group, supported by global Buddhist communities.
Event Highlights:
Collection: It presents over 80 artefacts from the 6th century BCE (Before Common Era) to the present, including sculptures, manuscripts, thangkas, gem relics, reliquaries, ritual objects, and the original monolithic stone coffer.
Curation: The exhibition is thematically organised with immersive audio-visuals, digital reconstructions, and a reconstructed interpretive model inspired by the Sanchi Stupa.
Reunification: For the first time since 1898, relics from the 1898 Kapilavastu excavation, the 1971–75 excavations, and the repatriated Peppé family collection are displayed together.
Discovery: The Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 by William Claxton Peppé at an ancient stupa identified with Kapilavastu, where Lord Buddha spent his early life and were subsequently distributed among the King of Siam, England, and the Indian Museum, Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).
About Ministry of Culture:
Union Minister – Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Constituency- Jodhpur, Rajasthan)
Minister of State (MoS)– Rao Inderjit Singh (Constituency-Gurugram, Haryana)

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils 184 New Crop Varieties across 25 Crops in New DelhiOn January 4, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), released 184 newly developed crop varieties across 25 different crops at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.

• During the event, Union Minister  Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted that in the 2024–25 crop year, India became the world’s largest rice producer, achieving 150.18 million tonnes (MT), surpassing China’s 145.28 MT.

About 184 New Crop Varieties:
Developer: The 184 improved crop varieties were developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under MoAFW-60 varieties, state and central agricultural universities- 62 varieties, and private seed companies – 62 varieties.
New Crop Varieties:

• Cereals: It includes 122 cereal varieties: 60 rice, 50 maize, 4 sorghum, 5 pearl millet, and 1 each of ragi, small millet, and proso millet, covering key staples and nutritious millets important for climate resilience.
• Cotton: It includes 24 varieties, of which 22 are Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton approved for commercial cultivation.
• Oilseeds: 13 improved varieties, including 3 mustard, 4 safflower, 2 sesame, and 1 each of til, groundnut, gobhi sarson, and castor.
• Fodder Crops: 11 improved varieties, comprising 2 oats, 2 fodder sorghum, 1 fodder maize, and 6 fodder pearl millet.
• Pulses: 6 varieties such as 1 pigeon pea (arhar), 2 green gram (moong), and 3 black gram (urd) to enhance protein availability.
• Sugarcane: 6 high-yield and better-quality varieties
• Jute & Tobacco: One new improved variety each of jute and tobacco.

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42nd Foundation Day of DSIR: Relaxes 3-Year Eligibility Norm for Deep-Tech StartupsOn January 4, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T), announced the removal of the mandatory 3-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to avail financial assistance of maximum Rs 1 crore under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)’s Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program (IRDPP)

• The announcement was made during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, which works under MoS&T.

Highlights of 42nd Foundation Day of DSIR:
Launch of 4 New Initiatives:
During the event, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched 4 new initiatives:

• The DSIR Guidelines for Recognition of In-House Research & Development (R&D) Centres of Deep-tech startups which includes the relaxation of the 3-year existence condition.
• Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups and MSMEs(PRISM) Network Platform-‘(TePP Outreach cum Cluster Innovation Centre)TOCIC Innovator Pulse,’ aimed to strengthen innovation pipelines.
• Creative India 2025 was launched under the PRISM scheme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship.
• DSIR Disaster Management Plan which reinforces preparedness and resilience.

MoUs and Agreements: The event also witnessed the exchange of several key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements.

• An Agreement was signed under the Technology Development and Utilisation Programme for Women (TDUPW) to set up a Skill Satellite Centre at Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, in partnership with National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur.
• Also, Transfer of Technology (ToT) Agreements were signed for the technologies developed under the Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDH) Programme supported to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani(Rajasthan), aimed to strengthen MSME-focused R&D infrastructure across the country.

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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Inaugurates SGA Farm and Research Institute & RAS facility in Hyderabad, TelanganaOn January 5, 2026, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), inaugurated the Smart Green Aquaculture (SGA) Farm and Research Institute, India’s first commercial-scale tropical trout farm and a state-of-the-art Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

About SGA Farm and Research Institute:
Background: SGA Limited has set up the tropical RAS-based Rainbow Trout farm and research institute at Kandukur Mandal, in Ranga Reddy, Telangana.
Skill Development: The project also serves as a live training and demonstration centre, providing hands-on learning to youths in advanced aquaculture systems, automation and monitoring, and biosecurity practices.
About Rainbow Trout: It is a cold-water fish species that normally thrives in cool, well-oxygenated waters such as Himalayan rivers and hill streams in places including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh (HP), and Sikkim.

• Prior to the inauguration, Trout farming in India was mostly limited to those cold regions, because high temperatures tend to stress the fish and reduce their survival and growth.

About Telangana:
Chief Minister (CM) – A Revanth Reddy
Governor – Jishnu Dev Varma
Capital – Hyderabad
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Kinnerasani WLS, Pakhal WLS
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India’s AYUSH System Recognised in Bilateral Agreements with Oman, New Zealand
In January 2026, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I) announced India’s traditional medical system Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy(AYUSH), formally recognised in bilateral agreements, including India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

• The announcement was made during the AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL)’s 4th establishment anniversary celebrations held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Other Key Details: 
Anchoring Agency: The AYUSHEXCIL has been tasked with implementing the ‘Ayush Quality Mark programme’, launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at the 2nd WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi.
Growth in Exports : The exports of AYUSH and herbal products increased from USD 649.2 million in 2023-24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024-25, registering a growth of 6.11%.
About AYUSHEXCIL: On January 4, 2022, AYUSHEXCIL was registered as a Section 8 company with the Registrar of Companies (Delhi).

• It was formally launched in April 2022 by PM Narendra Modi during the Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

India-Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Lists on Jan 1, 2026 (35th Time)
In January 2026, India and Pakistan exchanged the list of Nuclear Installations and Facilities through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi (India) and Islamabad (Pakistan), marking the 35th consecutive exchange of such lists between the two countries.

• The exchange was made under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between two countries.

Key Details of Agreement:
Background: The agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on December 31, 1988 and however, it came into force on January 27, 1991.
Annual Exchange: Both countries are required to inform each other of the nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the 1st January of every calendar year.

• The 1st exchange of such lists between the two countries took place on January 01, 1992.

Other Key Exchange Lists :
Prisoners List: Apart from nuclear installations and facilities, both countries also exchanged a list of prisoners under the consular access pact signed on May 21, 2008.
Indian Prisoners: The Government of Pakistan handed over a list of 257 Indian prisoners which include 199 fishermen and 58 other civilians in its custody.
Bi-annual Exchange: As per the consular access pact, it is mandatory for both countries to exchange the list of prisoners bi-annually i.e. at the start of January and July.

SC of India Signs MoU with SC of Bhutan to Exchange Young Legal Professionals
In January 2026, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced that the Supreme Court of India(SCI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Court of Bhutan(SCB) to facilitate the exchange of young legal professionals and strengthen judicial cooperation between the two nations, in New Delhi (Delhi).

About Judicial Exchange MoU:
Objective: The initiative aims to provide practical exposure and promote knowledge sharing between the judiciaries.
Engagement: Two law clerks from Bhutan will be engaged by the SCI for a three-month tenure in New Delhi, during which they will work in different courts to gain exposure to judicial functioning.
Honorarium: The Bhutanese clerks will receive the same honorarium as Indian law clerks.
Bilateral Ties: The exchange helps build long-term professional and institutional ties between the two countries.

BANKING & FINANCE

TMB Partners with Tech-Fini to Bolster UPI Infrastructure
On January 5, 2026, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB), one of India’s most trusted private sector lender, has entered into a strategic partnership with TechFini, a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure and fintech solutions providers, to strengthen its UPI acquiring and issuing capabilities.

Key Details of Partnership:
TSP: Under this collaboration, TechFini will serve as a Technology Service Provider (TSP) for TMB, managing UPI switching via its TechFini UPI Switch.
Expansion: This collaboration will enable faster, secure, and scalable UPI infrastructure for Payment Aggregators (PAs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), merchants, and fintech partners across the country.
Lending Automation: This strategic partnership is expected to expand UPI use cases in lending and collections using UPI Autopay solution, enabling automated Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) and loan repayments directly from customers’ UPI handles.
TechFini UPI Platform: It offers a cloud-native UPI platform encompassing Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) services, UPI Plugin Software Development Kit(SDK), acquiring and issuing infrastructure, and UPI Autopay.

• The platform is built to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), ensuring scalability and readiness for future UPI innovations.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Scientists Develop 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations Under Mission MausamIn January 2026, Indian scientists led by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), developed indigenously manufactured (3-dimensional) 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) under Mission Mausam, marking a major step in enhancing India’s weather observation and forecasting capabilities.

• The first batch of these advanced stations is set to be deployed in Delhi from February 2026.

About 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS):
Production: AWS units are fully manufactured domestically using 3D-printing technology under the Make in India initiative, reducing costs and allowing flexible, precise designs.
Key Features : The indigenously developed AWS are low-cost, lightweight, and quick to deploy, enabling real-time, high-density weather data collection, particularly in remote and disaster-prone areas.
Operation: Stations automatically record and transmit temperature, wind speed, humidity, and rainfall in real-time, and are solar-powered for urban and remote deployment.
Coverage: The initiative aims to fill observation gaps, improve hyper-local forecasts, and increase sensor density in urban microclimates and complex terrains like the Himalayas.
Certification: All instruments are certified by the India Meteorological Department (IMD’s) Surface Laboratory and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and will be installed alongside existing observatories for testing, calibration, and accuracy verification.
Deployment: The first batch is being deployed in Delhi, followed by Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal, WB), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) over six months, with an initial 50 units produced and 80 more planned.
About Mission Mausam:
Budget: The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi approved a total budget of Rs. 2,000 crore for 2024–2026, aiming to upgrade meteorological infrastructure, fill observation gaps in urban and climate-sensitive regions, and enable accurate hyper-local weather forecasts across India.
Leadership: Led by IITM under MoES, the programme is primarily implemented by the IMD and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF).
About Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES):
Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)- Dr. Jitendra Singh (Constituency – Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, J&K)

DRDO Develops Portable Water Purification System ‘SWaDeS’ for Soldiers
In January 2026, the Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), developed a portable water purification system ‘SeaWater Desalination System (SWaDeS)’, available in manual-operated and engine-driven variants, to supply safe drinking water to soldiers deployed in remote, coastal, and water-scarce regions.

About Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS):
Variants: The engine-operated variant can desalinate seawater with Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) up to ~35,000 milligrams per litre (mg/L) to below 500 mg/L for 20–25 soldiers, while the manual unit is portable for 10–12 personnel.
Deployment: Engine-operated system sets up within 2–3 minutes and manual units support remote or power-scarce areas.
Testing: Both variants have passed Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) validating field reliability.
Applications: Suitable for naval operations, coastal installations, inland saline lakes (e.g., Pangong Tso), and long-range patrols.
CBRN Water Safety: The system features a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) water purification module, ensuring safe drinking water even in contaminated and high-risk environments.

SPORTS

PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, UP
On January 04 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd edition of the National Volleyball Tournament (Senior National Championship) at Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP) via video conferencing.

• UP’s CM Yogi Adityanath was present among other key dignitaries at the inaugural event.

About 72nd National Volleyball Tournament:
Organizers: The tournament was organized by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) in collaboration with the UP government.
Participants: The tournament, scheduled to be held till January 11, 2026, is expected to witness the participation of over 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country.
Mascots: For the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, the organizers unveiled two mascots: ‘Nandu’, inspired by the Nandi bull for strength, and ‘Neera’, the Ganga River Dolphin symbolizing environmental awareness.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Siddha Day 2026 – January 6 National Siddha Day is observed annually across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, regarded as the father of the Siddha system of medicine, which coincides with the Ayilyam star in the Tamil month of Margazhi.

• The 9th National Siddha Day falls on 6 January 2026.
• 2026 Theme: “Siddha for Global Health”

Background:
Approval: In 2017, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) approved the annual observance of Agathiyar’s birthday as National Siddha Day.
First Observance: The First-ever National Siddha Day was observed on 4th January 2018.
2026 Event: 
Event: On 3rd January 2026, the Vice President of India, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C. P.) Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN.
Awards and Felicitations: During the event, the Ministry of AYUSH honored five eminent personalities for their outstanding contributions to the Siddha system of medicine.
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World Day of War Orphans 2026 – January 6World Day of War Orphans is observed annually on January 6 across the globe to raise awareness about the children who have lost one or both parents to war, armed conflict, or political violence.

• A war orphan is a child who loses one or both parents in military service, while United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) defines an orphan as any child under 18 who has lost one or both parents from any cause.

Background: 
Origin: In 1994, the World Day of War Orphans was proposed by the French organization SOS (Societas Socialis) Enfants en Detresse (SOS Children in Distress).
First Observation: World Day of War Orphans was observed for the first time on January 6, 1995.
Other Global Observance: The “World Orphans Day” was observed annually worldwide on April 20, declared by Worldwide Organization for Charity (WOC).
First Orphanage: In Anno Domini (AD) 400, the Romans established the 1st orphanage to support widows and orphans of soldiers who died in battle, offering aid until the age of 18.

• In 1741, The Founding Hospital, London (United Kingdom, UK) became the 1st charity orphanage.

Impacts of War on Orphaned Children:
Crisis: Over 140–150 million children worldwide have lost parents, with war in regions like Syria and South Sudan leaving many vulnerable and displaced.
Vulnerability: Even non-orphans face violence and lack basic needs, intensifying the crisis’s physical and psychological impact.
Focus on Children’s Rights: World Day of War Orphans highlights the importance of protecting children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), its Optional Protocol on children in armed conflict, and international humanitarian law.
Indian Constitutional Provisions:
Constitutional Protection: Article 21, Article 21(a), Article 29 (2), Articles 23 and 24, Article 39 (e), Article 39 (f) of the Indian Constitution contain provisions pertaining to the protection of orphans and orphanages.
Child Protection: Article 39 (f) of the Indian Constitution empowers the state to enact laws protecting children from exploitation and abandonment.
About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF):
Executive Director (ED) – Catherine M Russell
Headquarters – New York, United States of America (USA)
Establishment – 1946
Member Countries – 190

STATE NEWS

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya Inaugurates ‘Sanskaar Shaala’ for ChildrenOn January 4, 2026,Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam,  inaugurated Sanskaar Shaala, also known as Shankar Shaala, a cultural and value-based learning initiative for children aged from 4 to 14, at the Lohia Lions Auditorium in Guwahati, Assam.

• The Assam government also launched a new financial assistance scheme for Udasin Bhakats.

About Sanskaar Shaala: 
Aim: The program aims to develop ethical, social, and cultural awareness in young learners.
Implementation: Designed for school and college students across Assam, the program is conducted under the guidance of the Governor’s office with active support from educational institutions.
Interactive Learning: The program engages children through hands-on sessions, workshops, and skill-development activities, fostering holistic growth, social responsibility, and a strong understanding of Indian cultural and ethical values.
About Scheme for Udasin Bhakats: 
Udasin Bhakats: Celibate Vaishnavite monks dedicated to spiritual practice, worship, and preserving the cultural and religious traditions of the Udasin satra system, founded by 15th-century saint Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam.

• The term “Bhakat” means devotee or disciple and “Udasin” means detached, referring to individuals who renounce worldly life in pursuit of spirituality.

Purpose: To ensure the welfare of Bhakats and support the preservation of Assam’s cultural and religious heritage linked to the Udasin satra system.
Financial Assistance: Under the initiative, each eligible Udasin Bhakat will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs.1,500 credited directly to their bank account. Around 620 Udasin Bhakats are currently identified as beneficiaries across Assam.
Implementation: The scheme is implemented under the guidance of the Assam Government, with coordination from relevant religious and administrative bodies.
About Assam:
Chief Minister (CM) – Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Capital – Dispur
National Park (NP) – Manas NP, Dibru-Saikhowa NP

TN CM M.K. Stalin Announces ‘Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme’
In January 2026, Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister (CM) Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin announced the ‘TN Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS)’ for State government employees and teachers, providing pension and retirement benefits equivalent to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

About Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS):
Objective: Provides assured post-retirement income security to State government employees by restoring OPS-equivalent benefits while retaining a contributory structure.
Contribution: Requires employees to contribute 10% of basic pay, with the TN Government bearing the entire additional financial liability.
Safeguards: Ensures minimum pension for employees retiring without qualifying service and special compassionate pension for Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) employees who retired without pension before TAPS implementation.
Benefits: Guarantees a pension equal to 50% of last-drawn basic pay with Dearness Allowance (DA) revised twice yearly, provides 60% family pension to nominees, and grants gratuity up to Rs. 25 lakh on retirement or death during service based on service length.
Finance: Involves a one-time government contribution of Rs.13,000 crore and an annual contribution of around Rs. 11,000 crore, expected to rise with future salary revisions.

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque Takes Oath as 24th CJ Sikkim HC
In January 2026, Justice Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakatha, senior-most Judge of Kerala High Court(HC), officially sworn-in as the 24th Chief Justice(CJ) of Sikkim HC. The oath of office was administered by Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim at a function held at the Lok Bhawan in Gangtok, Sikkim.

• Sikkim’s Chief Minister (CM) Prem Singh Tamang, along with his council of ministers and senior officials, attended the oath ceremony.
• He succeeded CJ Biswanath Somadder who retired as the CJ of Sikkim HC on December 14, 2025.

Key Details of Appointment:
Recommended by Collegium: Justice Mustaque appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant.
Notified DoJ: Following the collegium recommendation, the Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), announced that the President of India Droupadi Murmum approved the appointment of Justice Mustaque as CJ of Sikkim HC, under Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India.
Acting CJ of Sikkim HC: At present, Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai is serving as the Acting CJ of Sikkim HC.
About A. Muhamed Mustaque:
Enrollment: Enrolled as an advocate in 1989 and practised before various courts and statutory authorities, mainly in Kannur.
Judicial Career: He was appointed as an Additional Judge of Kerala HC in 2014, a Permanent Judge in 2016, and later, served as Acting Chief Justice (CJ) from July 2024 to September 2024.

• He served as the Chairman of the Kerala High Court’s Computerisation Committee beginning September 18, 2019, continuing until his recent elevation.

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