🌏 A Glimpse into January 2026 Current Affairs

This document highlights key events, initiatives, and updates from India and abroad, focusing on significant developments in various sectors during January 2026. The information is gathered from multiple current affairs segments, underscoring the importance of staying informed for competitive examinations and general awareness.

🗓️ Key Highlights of January 2026

Definition: A summary of major events and updates affecting India and the global community.

• Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's Visit

  • Launched a housing project in Puducherry under the Smart City Mission.
  • Attended the Tvendrauram fest and inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri pilgrimage in Kerala.
  • Clarification on attendance at the Kashi Tamil Sangum event in Tamil Nadu (misstatement).

• Ministry of Defense Contracts

  • Signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for close quarter battle carbines and heavyweight torpedoes.

• Economic Milestone

  • India surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $418 trillion.

• Airline Developments

  • Air India entered a code share agreement with Air Baltic to enhance connectivity.

• 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship Results

  • Magnus Carlsen won the title; Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured bronze.

• PM Matru Vandana Yojana

  • Celebrated nine years of the scheme supporting pregnant and lactating mothers with monetary assistance.

• Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates

  • Rates maintained unchanged for the eighth consecutive quarter with key rates noted.

• Employee State Insurance Corporation Update

  • Extended registration deadline for voluntary enrollment to January 31, 2026.

🚀 Economic Developments

• Pre2025 Permitting Scheme

  • Aimed at expanding social security coverage for unregistered establishments.

• Reserve Bank of India Guidelines

  • Revised risk-weighting framework for NBFCs expected to take effect from April 1, 2026.

• Leadership Changes in Banking

  • Hardep Singh Alwalia appointed interim managing director and CEO of Canara Bank.

• Defense Developments

  • DRDO successfully test-fired PRLE missiles.

• Export Promotion Initiatives

  • Launched the Market Assessment Support Scheme to enhance competitiveness.

• Indian Army’s Focus

  • Designated 2026 as the year of