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Q.1. New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 begins at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and for the first time offers free entry to promote a stronger reading culture across India. What is the central theme of New Delhi World Book Fair 2026?
Exp. New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 Begins at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 begins at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and runs till January 18, 2026, and for the first time offers free entry to promote a stronger reading culture across India.
The 53rd edition is organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, with participation from 35+ countries, 1,000+ publishers, 3,000+ stalls, and 600 literary & cultural events.
The fair will be inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and is based on the theme “Indian Military History: Valour & Wisdom @ 75”, honouring the legacy and sacrifices of India’s armed forces.
Qatar has been named the Guest of Honour and Spain the Focus Country, adding rich international literary and cultural perspectives to one of the world’s largest book fairs.
Q.2. India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 will be held in Goa from January 27 to 30, bringing together global ministers, CEOs, policymakers, academia and technology leaders to discuss energy security, investment and decarbonisation. India Energy Week 2026 is organised under the patronage of which Union Ministry?
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(d) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(e) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. India Energy Week 2026 to be held in Goa from January 27–30
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 will be held in Goa from January 27 to 30, bringing together global ministers, CEOs, policymakers, academia and technology leaders to discuss energy security, investment and decarbonisation.
Organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and jointly hosted by FIPI and dmg events, IEW 2026 will be the first major international energy event of the year, with participation expected from 120+ countries.
The event will highlight India’s growing role in the global energy landscape, with discussions aligned to IEA projections that India will account for over 23% of global incremental energy demand by 2050, alongside strategies for clean energy transition.
About International Energy Agency
Established- 18 November 1974
Headquarters- Paris, France
Member- 32
Executive Director- Fatih Birol
Q.3. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 will be held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, marking the 56th edition of the global forum. What is the official theme of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026?
Exp. WEF Annual Meeting 2026 to Be Held in Davos-Klosters from January 19–23
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 will be held from January 19 to 23, 2026, at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, marking the 56th edition of the global forum.
The meeting will bring together world leaders, policymakers, business executives, economists and civil society representatives to deliberate on major global challenges.
Theme – A Spirit of Dialogue.
India’s participation will include representation from 10 States and four Union Ministers, highlighting the country’s active engagement in global economic and policy discussions.
States Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat
German economist Klaus Schwab founded the World Economic Forum in 1971 as a non-profit international organisation to provide a platform to promote collaboration between all stakeholders of global society to find common solutions to global issues.
Headquarters of WEF- Cologny, Switzerland
Chairman – Larry Fink
President and CEO – Børge Brende
Report Released by WEF
Global Gender Gap Report
Global Competitiveness Report
Energy Transition Index
Global Travel and Tourism Report
Global IT Report in collaboration with INSEAD and Cornell University.
Q.4. India achieved a historic milestone in judicial reforms with the inauguration of the country’s first fully paperless district judiciary, where the entire court system shifted to end-to-end digital functioning. This landmark initiative was launched in which place?
Exp. India’s First Fully Paperless District Judiciary Inaugurated in Kalpetta, Kerala
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district judiciary at Kalpetta in Wayanad district, Kerala, marking a major milestone in judicial reform.
All courts in the district will function in end-to-end digital mode, with e-filing, online scrutiny, and digital access to case records through an in-house District Court Case Management System developed by the Kerala High Court.
The paperless courts are supported by AI-enabled tools, including case summarisation, digital annotations, voice-to-text transcription, and secure digital signatures for legally valid orders and judgments.
Describing the initiative as “green jurisprudence,” the CJI said the move ends the “tyranny of the file,” enhances transparency, accessibility, accountability, and builds greater public trust in the justice delivery system.
Q.5. World Hindi Day is observed every year on 10th January to promote the Hindi language globally. What is the theme of World Hindi Day 2026?
Exp. 8 January – African National Congress Foundation Day
African National Congress (ANC) Foundation Day, celebrated on 8 January, marks the establishment of the ANC in 1912, the party that played a central role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
The day recognises the ANC’s contributions to democracy, equality, and social justice, honouring leaders and activists who fought for liberation.
Q.9. Who has taken charge as the Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE)?
Exp. Ramesh Kumar Juneja Assumes Charge as Chairman of Council for Leather Exports (CLE)
Ramesh Kumar Juneja has taken charge as Chairman of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) during the 184th meeting of the Committee of Administration.
Juneja has been a board member for over 15 years and has served as Regional Chairman of the Eastern Region since 2014, and as Vice-Chairman of CLE since April 2024.
Q.10. Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to achieve which of the following certifications, reinforcing its leadership in ethical AI use?
फाइनेंशियलसॉफ्टवेयरएंडसिस्टम्स (FSS) भारत, मिडिलईस्ट, APAC औरसाउथअफ्रीकामेंपहलीपेमेंटकंपनीबनगईहै, जिसनेइनमेंसेकौनसासर्टिफिकेशनहासिलकियाहै, जिससेएथिकल AI केइस्तेमालमेंउसकीलीडरशिपमज़बूतहुईहै?
(a) ISO 9001
(b) ISO/IEC 42001
(c) ISO/IEC 27001
(d) ISO 14001
(e) ISO 45001
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b).
Exp. FSS Becomes First Payments Company in India and APAC to Achieve ISO/IEC 42001 AI Governance Certification
Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to be certified as ISO/IEC 42001 Lead, highlighting its leadership in responsible and ethical AI use in payments and banking technology.
By achieving ISO/IEC 42001 certification, FSS has shifted from ad-hoc AI usage to a formal, organisation-wide AI governance framework, making AI governance a core business priority alongside information security and quality management.
The ISO/IEC 42001 framework ensures clear ownership, defined governance structures, continuous monitoring, and proactive risk assessment, addressing AI-specific challenges like fairness, explainability, and accountability, which are critical in financial services.
Q.11. A new species of reed snake has recently been discovered in Mizoram by researchers led by Prof. H. T. Lalremsanga. This species, named after the state of its discovery, belongs to the genus Calamaria, which includes 69 recognised species globally. What is the name of this newly identified species?
Exp. New Reed Snake Species Calamaria mizoramensis Discovered in Mizoram
Researchers have discovered a new reed snake species in Mizoram, named Calamaria mizoramensis, after the state where it was found.
The discovery was led by Prof. H. T. Lalremsanga of Mizoram University, along with Indian and international collaborators, and was published in Zootaxa.
Belonging to the genus Calamaria (69 species globally), the newly identified snake is non-venomous, nocturnal, and semi-fossorial, inhabiting humid forested hill regions.
Q.12. Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who passed away in January 2026, was best known for his work related to which ecological region?
Exp. Renowned Ecologist and Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil Passes Away
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away at the age of 82 at his residence in Pune.
He was globally known for his path-breaking work on the ecological significance of the Western Ghats, for which he received the UN Champions of the Earth Award in 2024.
Gadgil founded the Centre for Ecological Sciences at IISc in 1983, played a crucial role in India’s first Biosphere Reserve Project (1986), and contributed significantly to the Biological Diversity Act, 2003 and Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Q.13. The 2026 IEEE Medal of Honour, regarded as the most prestigious recognition in the field of technology, has been awarded for lifetime contributions to accelerated computing. Who is the recipient of this honour?
Exp. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Wins 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor for Pioneering Accelerated Computing
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been awarded the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor, the highest recognition of IEEE, carrying a $2 million prize.
He was honoured for a lifetime of visionary leadership and pioneering contributions to accelerated computing, which positioned NVIDIA at the forefront of global technological innovation.
Under his leadership, NVIDIA invented the first GPU in 1999 and became the first company to cross $5 trillion market capitalization (October 2025), enabling breakthroughs across AI, medicine, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Q.14. Who has assumed charge as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)?
Exp. A. K. Balasubrahmanian Assumes Charge as Chairman of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
Shri A. K. Balasubrahmanian Assumes Charge as Chairman of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), succeeding Dr D. K. Shukla.
He earlier served as Chairman of the Project Design Safety Committee for PHWR-based Nuclear Power Plants and as a Member of the Safety Review Committee for operating plants of AERB.
Recent Appointments
Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court – Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque;24th (replace Justice Biswanath Somadder)
Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court – Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak
President of Atal Smriti Nyas Society – Venkaiah Naidu (replace Vijay Kumar Malhotra)
MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India -Tarun Garg
DG of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) – Lav Aggarwal
Q.15. Uttarakhand Police secured first position nationally in the ICJS 2.0 rankings with a score of 93.46. The ICJS 2.0 rankings are released through which dashboard/agency?
Uttarakhand Police secured first position nationally in the ICJS 2.0 rankings with a score of 93.46, as per the NCRB’s CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard, ahead of Haryana and Assam.
The achievement reflects advanced digital adoption, strong inter-departmental coordination, and effective implementation of ICJS modules across districts under the “One Data, One Entry” principle.
The Uttarakhand SDRF earned national praise for exemplary service at Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025, where a 112-member team provided rescue, medical aid, crowd management, and pilgrim assistance, receiving medals and commendations from the UP Government.
