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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Projects Worth Rs.235 Crores in TNOn January 8, 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), launched port infrastructure and digital governance projects worth Rs.235 crores at Chennai Port Authority (Chennai Port) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) in Chennai (Ennore) (Tamil Nadu, TN), as part of the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” programme.

• He also launched the electronic (e)-Port Clearance Portal.

Budget Allocation: The investment of Rs.235 crores, encompasses Rs.129.36 crores for projects at Chennai Port and Rs.105.64 crores allocated for KPL.
About Projects launched at Chennai Port: It includes:

• Strengthening 850 metres (m) of coastal revetment using climate-resilient designs with an investment of Rs.33.28 crores
• Construction of a new firefighting pump house at the Oil Dock Area to meet Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) safety norms worth Rs.43 crores
• Modernization of Chennai Port Hospital worth Rs.8.08 crores
• Implementation of Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP)-based Enterprise Business System (EBS) integrating finance, operations, Human Resource (HR), assets and customer services at a cost of Rs.45 crores.

Key Projects at Kamarajar Port:

• New boundary wall near Northern Port Access Road worth Rs.1.39 crores
• Rehabilitation of 202m-Northern Breakwater Head using 3,055 tetrapods damaged by past cyclones at an investment of Rs.105 crores, ensuring navigational safety and uninterrupted port operations.

Other Key Initiatives Launched:
e-Port Clearance Portal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also launched the e-Port Clearance Portal under One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP), enabling online submission and issuance of Port Clearance.
Fund for Sailing Training: He also handed over cheque worth Rs.18 lakh to the Royal Madras Yacht Club for sailing training of 20 students from Chennai Port School.
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Chief Minister (CM) – Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin
Governor – R.N. Ravi
Capital – Chennai
National Park (NP) – Guindy NP, Mukurthi NP

TEC Signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to Jointly Conduct Research & Technical StudiesOn January 9, 2026, The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of Department of Telecommunication (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur).

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), under Ministry of Communications, approved RANext Technologies as Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA).

Technology Standardization: The MoU is aimed at driving research, testing, and standardization in next-generation telecom technologies, including:
6G architecture & Technologies: It includes contributions to pre-standardization and standardization in global forums
AI & ML in Telecom: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Telecom for network automation, optimization and intelligent management.
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs): It includes satellite, High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) and integration with terrestrial networks.
TRAI Approved RANext as a DCRA:
Authorization: With this move, RANext Technologies is authorized to assess and rate the quality of digital connectivity infrastructure in buildings and properties across India.
Evaluation: RANext will assess properties on key connectivity aspects, including Fibre infrastructure standards, in-building mobile connectivity, broadband and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) performance inside premises, and readiness for future smart technologies such as IoT.
About Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC):
Senior Deputy General (Sr. DDG) – Syed Tausif Abbas
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment – 1991
>>Read Full News

Union Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates NIDMS of NSG in New DelhiIn January 2026, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Cooperation, inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG) through video conferencing in New Delhi (Delhi).

• The digital platform is located at the NSG garrison in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, aims to strengthen India’s counter-terrorism and counter-IED capabilities by enabling post-blast investigations and evidence-based prosecution.

About National IED Data Management System (NIDMS):
Overview: NIDMS is a secure, national-level digital platform developed by the National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC) of the NSG for systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of IED-related data.
Data Coverage: The system serves as a central repository of all bomb explosion incidents in India from 1999 to the present.
Technology: NIDMS is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled platform that identifies patterns, trends, signature linkages, and modus operandi related to explosives and circuits used.
Beneficiaries: The platform is accessible to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS), State Police Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and other central investigation and intelligence agencies.
National Integration: NIDMS supports the ‘One Nation, One Data (ONOD) Repository’ vision and is integrated with Interoperable Criminal Justice System-2 (ICJS-2) under the ‘One Data–One Entry’ principle.

• Through ICJS-2, it links with Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), electronic (e)-Courts, e-Prisons, e-Prosecution, e-Forensics, and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), strengthening national security coordination.

About National Security Guard (NSG):
Establishment: The NSG, commonly known as ‘Black Cats’, established in 1984 as India’s elite counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking force.
Headquarters: Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Motto: Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha (Omnipresent Omnipotent Security).
Director General (DG) – Brighu Srinivasan
Hubs: Regional hubs are in Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN), Kolkata (West Bengal), Hyderabad (Telangana), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), and Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh, UT), supported by the National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC).

OPSA Partners with ORF to Launch Inaugural Edition of SDI
On January 8, 2026, The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (OPSA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) partnered to launch the inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) 2026 during a meeting at OPSA’s office in New Delhi(Delhi).

Dignitaries: The partnership was announced by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and Dr. Samir Saran, President, ORF, in New Delhi, Delhi.
About Raisina SDI: 
Overview: The Raisina SDI will be held from 5 to 7, March 2026 in New Delhi, alongside the Raisina Dialogue.
Intersection Exploration: The Raisina SDI will be a dedicated platform within the Raisina Dialogue to explore the intersection of science, technology, and diplomacy.
Focus Areas: It includes Science and technology diplomacy, emerging and disruptive technologies, scientific cooperation in a multipolar world, and issues such as technology control regimes, research security, and fair participation in global standards and regulations.
Participation: The SDI will bring together scientists, diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders through high-level sessions and expert roundtables.

Union Minister Annapurna Devi Launches ‘PANKHUDI Portal’ for Women and Child Development
On 8th January 2026, Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched the ‘PANKHUDI’, an integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership facilitation digital portal, in New Delhi, Delhi.

PANKHUDI Portal Overview
Purpose: A single-window integrated digital portal designed to facilitate CSR and partnerships by unifying voluntary and institutional contributions for women and child welfare.
Stakeholders: Brings together individuals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), corporates, and Central and State Government agencies on one platform.
Key Features: Provides real-time tracking and a unified digital workflow to improve coordination, ensuring transparency through non-cash contributions and a complete digital audit trail.
Thematic Areas: Covers nutrition, health, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), child welfare, protection, rehabilitation, and women’s safety and empowerment.
Flagship Missions:  Promotes Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) and Supports Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services), and Mission Shakti (Women Safety, Security, and Empowerment).

UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Mascot ‘Udai’ to Enhance Public AwarenessOn January 8, 2026, Neelkanth Mishra, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), unveiled a new Aadhaar mascot named “Udai”, as part of its efforts to strengthen public outreach, awareness, and trust in Aadhaar-related services, at an event in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

About Mascot ‘Udai’:
Developer: The mascot design was created by Arun Gokul from Thrissur (Kerala). The name “Udai”, symbolizing progress, growth, and empowerment, was suggested by Riya Jain from Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh).
Purpose: Udai is intended as a resident-facing communication companion to make Aadhaar-related information more relatable, clear, and user-friendly.
Mascot Utilization: The mascot will be used to explain topics such as Aadhaar enrollment and updates, authentication and offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible use and responsible use and new technology adoption.
Background: The mascot and its name were selected through open national competitions on the MyGov platform. UIDAI received 875 creative entries from across India, including designers, students, and professionals.

Akasa Air Becomes Fifth Indian Airline to Join IATA
In January 2026, Akasa Air became the 5th Indian member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global body representing over 360 airlines and more than 80% of global air traffic.

About International Air Transport Association (IATA):
Overview: The IATA is a global trade association representing the airline industry.
Requirement: Membership followed the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in December 2025.
Focus: Membership enables participation in industry-wide dialogue on safety management, digital transformation, and sustainable aviation.
Indian Members: The other four Indian carriers that are IATA members are Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet.
About Akasa Air: India’s youngest airline founded in 2020 by Vinay Dube and late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, connects 26 domestic and six international cities, operates 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with plans to expand to 226, and has served over 23 million passengers to date.

BANKING & FINANCE

Axis Finance Launches Vyapar Business Loan for MSMEs
On 8th January 2026, Axis Finance Limited (AFL), a  Non-Banking Financial   Company (NBFC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Axis Bank Limited, launched the ‘Axis Finance Vyapar Business Loan’, a collateral-free credit solution for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) across semi-urban and rural markets in India.

About Vyapar Business Loan
Purpose: Designed to empower micro and small business owners for working capital, business expansion, and equipment upgrades.
Loan: Offers collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh with flexible repayment tenures.
Process: Provides quick, hassle-free credit through minimal documentation and data-driven underwriting.
Impact: Supports self-employed shopkeepers, traders, and service providers in scaling operations and achieving growth aspirations.
Other Launches: Axis Bank also launched the Safety Centre on its mobile banking application (app) ‘open’, to enhance digital banking security for its customers.

• Key features include Short Message Service (SMS) authentication, blocking Internet Banking, fund transfers, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Net Banking transactions, restricting new payees, and setting secure transaction limits.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

UN-DESA Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.6% for 2026In January 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) released report titled ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026’, projecting India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at a robust 6.6% for the calendar year (CY) 2026, down from earlier estimate of 7.4% and forecast 6.7% for 2027 with India remaining the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

• India’s Inflation is forecast at 4.1 percent for 2025.

Global Economic Outlook:
Global Growth: Global growth is expected to moderate to 2.7% in 2026, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025 and 2.9 percent in 2027.
Global Trade: Global trade is projected to slow significantly to 2.2% in 2026, compared to 3.8% in 2025.
IMF Comparison: UN projections align with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which expects India to be the only major economy growing above 6% in 2025–26.
GDP Growth: India’s real GDP growth for Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26) is projected at 7.4%, up from 6.5% in FY 2024–25.
Sectoral Growth FY 2025–26:
Services: Services Gross Value Added (GVA) is projected to grow 7.3%, driven by core services at 9.9% and trade-related services at 7.5%.
Industry: Manufacturing and construction are expected to expand by 7.0%.
Demand: Private consumption is projected to rise by 7.0%, supported by strong investment and Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) growth of 7.8%.
Agriculture: Agriculture and allied sectors are expected to grow moderately at 3.1% on healthy crop output.
Utilities: Electricity, gas, water, and utilities are projected to grow by 2.1%.
About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA):
Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs– Li Junhua
Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA)
Establishment– 1948

SBI Research Projects India’s FY26 GDP Growth at 7.5%
On January 7, 2026, the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Economic Research Department released its Ecowrap report, projecting India’s GDP growth for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) at 7.5% with an upward bias, slightly above the 7.4% first advance estimate provided by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

Report Significance:
The research report by SBI said the difference between the RBI’s estimate and NSO’s estimate is always in the range of 20-30 bps and, hence, the 7.4 per cent estimate of FY26 is quite expected and reasonable.
India GDP Overview FY26:
Real GDP: NSO estimates real GDP at Rs 201.90 lakh crore, growing 7.4% in FY26.
Nominal GDP: Projected to expand by 8.0% to Rs 357.13–357.14 lakh crore.
RBI Projected: 7.3% for the same financial year (FY 2026).

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Five Indian Films Qualify  for Best Picture Eligibility at 98th Academy AwardsIn January 2026, Five Indian films, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great, Mahavatar Narsimha, Tourist Family and Sister Midnight were included in the list of 201 feature films eligible for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026), released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Indian Films at Oscars 2026
Kantara A Legend – Chapter 1: Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, with Rishab Shetty also starring in the lead role as Berme.
Mahavatar Narasimha: It is an animated film directed by Ashwin Kumar, produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai of Kleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, with Harjeet Walia voicing the lead character, Lord Narasimha.
Tanvi The Great: Directed by veteran actor Anupam Kher and produced by Anupam Kher under Anupam Kher Studio in association with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), starring Shubhangi Dutt as the titular protagonist, Tanvi Raina.
Tourist Family: It marks the directorial debut of Abishan Jeevinth and is produced by Nazerath Pasilian, Magesh Raj Pasilian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan under Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment, starring M. Sasikumar in the lead role alongside Simran.
Sister Midnight: A dark comedy written and directed by Karan Kandhari, produced by Alastair Clark and Anna Griffin under Wellington Films and Griffin Pictures, with Radhika Apte starring as the lead character, Uma.
About Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS):
President – Lynette Howell Taylor
Headquarters – Beverly Hills (California), United States of America (USA)
Established – 1927
>>Read Full News

IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ Rating in its MoU Performance Evaluation with MNRE for FY 25
On January 8, 2026, The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), secured an “Excellent” rating with a score of 96.42 out of 100 for its performance in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with MNRE for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY 25).

About IREDA’s Excellence Rating:
Significance: The 2025 achievement marks the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its sustained focus on operational efficiency, financial discipline, and strong corporate governance.
Background: In Financial Year 2019-20 (FY 20), received a “Fair” rating with a score of 45.83. IREDA undertook comprehensive institutional reforms to strengthen its systems, processes, and work culture.
About IREDA: It is a Navratna Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the MNRE, established in 1987. It finances Renewable Energy (RE) and energy-efficiency projects such as solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, green hydrogen, and storage, supporting India’s clean energy and climate goals.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MeitY Inaugurates ‘Param Shakti’ at IIT Madras in Chennai, TN
In January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) inaugurated Param Shakti, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

• The Param Shakti facility was inaugurated on 3rd January 2026 by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.

About Param Shakti: 
Overview: It is powered by PARAM RUDRA supercomputing system, which offers a peak performance of 3.1 petaflops, which can perform over 3.1 quadrillion (3.1 × 10¹⁵) calculations per second.
Purpose: The supercomputer is expected to accelerate research in many high-impact domains, including Aerospace engineering, Materials science, climate and weather modelling, drug discovery and molecular dynamics, advanced manufacturing and combustion studies, and nuclear sciences and computational fluid dynamics.
Developer: The hardware and software stack has been developed and built in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under MeitY.
Integrated Data Centre: The Param Shakti facility includes 24×7 power backup, advanced cooling systems, and a fully integrated data center, supporting continuous operation.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Book on Life of Droupadi Murmu Released in Visakhapatnam, AP
In January 2026, The Telugu book  ‘Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu’ (Lotus Blooming in the Fire of Coals), chronicling President Droupadi Murmu’s life from tribal roots to Rashtrapati Bhavan, was released at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).

• Authored by former Member of  Parliament(MP) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad (Vishwa Hindi Parishad President), it was unveiled by a sanitation worker, symbolizing empowerment from humble origins.

Symbolic Release Ceremony:
Unveiled by: The book was unveiled by Lakshmamma, a woman santiation worker who cleans the road at Andhra University, embodying Murmu’s empowerment narrative for marginalized communities.
Significance: Highlights resilience amid personal tragedies (husband/children deaths) and political battles, inspiring democratic participation in tribal areas.
Murmu’s Landmark Achievements:
Firsts: Tribal President, born post-Independence (youngest at 64), Odisha’s first female Member of  Legislative Assembly(MLA) from Scheduled Tribes(ST).
Career: Junior assistant (1979-83), teacher (1994-97), Odisha Minister (Commerce/Irrigation), anti-corruption crusader.

IMPORTANT DAYS

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – January 9
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, is biennially observed across India on 9 January to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the overseas Indian community to the nation’s development.

Background:
Early Observation: Observed annually on 9th January since 2003 to mark Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa in 1915 to lead India’s freedom struggle.
Organizer: In October 2015, former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that PBD would be held biennially in alternate years, under a theme-based format.
PBD Convention: It is the MEA’s flagship event, first introduced in 2003 by the Government of India (GoI) under Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee, celebrates and engages the overseas Indian community for their contributions to India’s development.
Previous Event: The 18th PBD Convention was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 8th to 10th January 2025 under the theme “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”
Next Event: The 19th PBD Convention will be held in 2027.
PBSA: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), India’s highest honour for overseas Indians, is presented by the President of India during the PBD Convention’s Valedictory Session and is awarded to NRIs, Person of Indian Origin (PIOs), or organizations/institutions run by them for exceptional contributions.

STATE NEWS

TN CM MK Stalin Unveils India’s First Deep-Tech Startup Policy at 4th Umagine TNIn January 2026, Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin, Chief Minister(CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 (TNDTSP). India’s first deep-tech startup policy at the 4th edition of Umagine TN held at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, TN.

• The state earmarked Rs 100 crore to support 100 startups over five years, aiming to bridge the lab-to-market gap for high-risk, research-driven deep-tech ventures.

Launch of ‘Namma Arasu’: 
The TN Government, in partnership with Meta, launched ‘Namma Arasu’, a WhatsApp-based e-governance service, making TN the 3rd Indian state after Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to adopt the platform.

• The multilingual chatbot (English & Tamil) enables services such as bus ticket booking, exam hall tickets, and tax payments.

About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Capital- Chennai
Chief Minister (CM)- Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin
Governor- R.N.Ravi
National Parks (NPs)- Guindy NP, Mukurthi NP
>>Read Full News

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Appointed CJ of Uttarakhand HC
In January 2026, the Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) through its official notification announced that the President of India in exercise of powers given under Article 217(1) of the Indian Constitution, appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, a senior judge of Allahabad HC, as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Uttarakhand High Court (HC).

• He will officially assume the office following the retirement of the incumbent CJ, Justice Guhanathan (G.)Narendra on January 09, 2026.
• Justice Gupta appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant.

About Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta:
Enrolled: He was enrolled as an advocate on December 06, 1987 and 25+ years practised mainly on the civil, rent control and constitutional sides.
Judicial Career: He was elevated to Additional Judge of Allahabad HC on April 12, 2013 and later appointed as a Permanent Judge in April, 2015. Acting CJ of Allahabad HC on Nov 22, 2023.

• Also, he is serving as a Member of Administrative Committee of Allahabad HC.
• He is also the Executive Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) and is schedule to retire on October 08, 2026.

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