Constitutional or Legal matters 2026

Constitutional or Legal matters 2026  .

=>The SHANTI Bill 2026: The SHANTI Bill (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) is a landmark 2025 Indian legislation passed by Parliament to overhaul the nation's nuclear energy laws, opening the state-controlled sector to private and foreign participation, streamlining regulation, and removing supplier liability to boost clean energy capacity towards 2047, while establishing a graded liability framework for operators and ensuring safety through the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

Ecology 2026

 Ecology 2026

=>UNEP methane status report: The UNEP Global Methane Status Report 2025 (GMSR 2025), released in late 2025, shows methane emissions at record levels, rising towards 369 Mt by 2030, undermining climate goals despite pledges. Key findings highlight China, India, and the U.S. as top emitters, with agriculture (livestock, rice) and waste being major sources in India, and fossil fuels globally. While low-cost solutions exist, investment gaps persist, though new regulations offer some positive signs, 

Appointments 2026

Appointments 2026

=>Central Vigilance Commissioner: Shri Praveen Vashista, an Indian Police Service officer of Bihar Cadre of 1991 batch, has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner by the Hon'ble President of India on December 12, 2025. He joined the Central Vigilance Commission on 16.01. 2026 as Vigilance Commissione

External Affairs (Indian) 2026

 External Affairs (Indian) 2026

=>UAE president Visits India: UAE President makes a visit to India as Trump peace plan for Gaza takes shape.The visit acquires added significance as it will start two days after the UAE welcomed President Trump’s announcement on the formation of the ‘Board of Peace’ for which India has also received an invite.

PM Narendra Modi personally receives UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at airport. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to visit India for a brief but high-level meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, before departing within around 2 hours.

Ranking/Indices(Global) 2026

Ranking/Indices(Global) 2026

=>Hanley Passport Index 2026: India has climbed five places to rank 80th. Indian passport holders now enjoy visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival access to 55 destinations. This marks a recovery to its 2024 position, after dropping to 85th in 2025. India shares the 80th spot with Niger and Algeria, underscoring the challenges it still faces in expanding travel freedom.

Singapore remains the strongest passport of 2026, with access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea.

Obituaries 2026

Moments of Pride 2026

Moments of Pride 2026

=>India becomes top rice producing nation: India has become the world’s largest producer of rice, surpassing China. This was stated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi. He said India’s rice production has reached 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes. Mr Chouhan said India is now supplying rice in overseas markets.

Infrastructure Boost in India 2026

Infrastructure Boost in India 2026 

=>Samudra Pratap: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, India's first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel, marking a major milestone in the country's drive towards self-reliance in shipbuilding and maritime capability development

Defence 2026

 Defence 2026

 =>Ammunition facility:  Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited's state-of-the-art, fully automated Medium Caliber Ammunition Factory inaugrated in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The facility will produce 30mm ammunition for the Indian Army and Navy.

Meets, Conferences And Summits 2026

Meets, Conferences And Summits 2026 

=>56th Summit of World Economic Form in 2026: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026. Hosted by the WEF, the five-day summit brings together nearly 3,000 global leaders from over 130 countries. It is chaired by Borge Brende, President and CEO of the WEF, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue".

External Affairs (globally) 2026

External Affairs (globally) 2026 

=>USA invaded Venezuela: On 3 January 2026, the United States launched military strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve.

Technology boosts 2026

 Technology boosts 2026

=>Hydrogen powered train in India:  India's First Indigenous Hydrogen Train is set to revolutionize rail transport! With a 1,200 HP engine (the world's most powerful hydrogen engine), zero emissions, and a 140 km/h speed, it marks a major leap toward sustainable transportation. The first trial run starts in January 2025 on the Jind-Sonipat route!

Places in the News 2026

Places in the News 2026 

=>Assam is the 1st state in India to adopt 8th pay commission: Assam Leads the Nation with 8th State Pay Commission, Bringing Timely Relief to Employees Assam has taken a decisive and forward-looking step in public administration by becoming the first state in India to constitute the 8th State Pay Commission, well ahead of the expiry of the 7th Pay Commission provisions in January.

Person in the News 2026

Person in the News 2026 

=>Saina Nehwal retires: Indian badminton legend Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton!! 🇮🇳🥹 The 2012 Olympics bronze medallist was last in action in 2023. Happy Retirement Saina 🙏 A great badminton Ace says quits, after about 2 years lay off due to injuries

 

=>Astronaut Sunita Williams retires:  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired from the space agency, capping a stellar 27-year career during which she completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set various human spaceflight records. Ms. Williams, 60, is currently visiting India. On Tuesday (January 20, 2026) afternoon, she participated in an interactive session hosted at the American Center here.

Economy 2026

Economy 2026 

=>Indian Economy boost in last 10 years: 

India's economy has seen significant boosts in the last decade (approx. 2015-2025), marked by its GDP more than doubling to over $4 trillion, becoming the world's fastest-growing major economy and the 4th largest globally, driven by strong domestic demand, strategic infrastructure spending, digitalization (like UPI), and key reforms such as GST and Make in India, fostering growth in services and consumption despite global uncertainties. 

Key Indicators & Achievements

• GDP Growth: Nominal GDP grew from roughly $2.1 trillion in 2015 to over $4.3 trillion by 2025, a significant rise.
• Global Ranking: India climbed to become the world's 4th largest economy, surpassing Japan, with projections to overtake Germany soon.
• Fastest Growing: Consistently ranked as the fastest-growing major economy globally. 

Key Growth Drivers

• Strong Domestic Demand: Private Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) grew robustly, indicating healthy demand, especially in rural areas.
• Services Sector Dominance: The services sector remained a steady backbone, increasing its share in the economy.
• Infrastructure Push: Major investments in physical (roads, railways, airports) and digital infrastructure (UPI, digital ID) improved connectivity and boosted the startup ecosystem.
• Policy Reforms: Initiatives like Make in India, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, RERA (Real Estate), and GST streamlined processes and boosted local production.
• Demographic Dividend: A young, large working-age population provides a long-term growth advantage. 

Key Policy & Digital Enablers

• Digital India: The rollout of UPI and digital infrastructure has transformed payments and governance.
• Fiscal Prudence & Capex: A focus on capital expenditure (Capex) by the government has spurred growth, alongside efforts to manage the fiscal deficit. 

In essence, India's economic expansion over the last decade reflects a diversified economy, strong consumer base, significant policy reforms, and strategic infrastructure development, positioning it as a key global economic player. 

Games 2026

Games 2026 .

=>Khelo India Beach Games 2026: In January 2026, Karnataka emerged as the overall champions of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026, the second edition of India’s national multi-sport beach competition, held at Ghoghla Beach in Diu, Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu(DNHDD).

Nobel Prizes 2025

Nobel Prizes 2025

Here’s a complete list of Nobel Prize winners for the year 2005, across all categories:

🧪 Nobel Prize in Physics (2005)

Winners:

• Roy J. Glauber – for his contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence.

• John L. Hall – for contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique.

• Theodor W. Hänsch – for contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique.

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⚗️ Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2005)

Winners:

• Yves Chauvin

• Robert H. Grubbs

• Richard R. Schrock

For: The development of the metathesis method in organic synthesis, a powerful tool for creating complex molecules efficiently.

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🧫 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2005)

Winners:

• Barry J. Marshall

• J. Robin Warren

For: Their discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

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🕊️ Nobel Peace Prize (2005)

Winner:

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General Mohamed ElBaradei

For: Their efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to ensure it is used safely for peaceful ends.

💰 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2005)

Winner:

• Robert J. Aumann

• Thomas C. Schelling

For: Their work on game-theory analysis — understanding conflict and cooperation through mathematical models.

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📚 Nobel Prize in Literature (2005)

Winner:

• Harold Pinter (United Kingdom)

For: His plays that expose the struggles of power and truth in everyday life — known for works like The Birthday Party, The Caretaker, and The Homecoming.

Moments of honor 2025

Moments of Honor 2025 

=>Indian Constitution has been presented in "Santhali" language: 

in OL Chiki Script.

=>IMF declares UPI as the top real-time payment system: 

Economy 2025

Women related Government Schemes 2025

Women relatedGovernment Schemes 2025