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National News
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.
Uttarakhand Police Tops ICJS 2.0 Rankings
- 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.
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.
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
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.
International News
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
- The four Union Ministers expected to attend are:
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare)
- Ashwini Vaishnaw (Information Technology & Railways)
- Pralhad Joshi (New & Renewable Energy)
- Rammohan Naidu (Civil Aviation)
- Jharkhand to make first global appearance at WEF.
About World Economic Forum (WEF)
- 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.
Banking & Financial News
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.
Appointments
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
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.
Awards
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.
Important Days
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.
8 January- Earth’s Rotations Day
- Celebrated every year on 8 January to recognise the Earth’s rotation on its axis.
- Highlights how Earth’s rotation causes day and night and affects climate, timekeeping, and planetary motion.
- Aims to raise awareness about astronomy and Earth sciences, helping people understand planetary dynamics.
9 January – NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day / Pravasi Bharatiya Divas:
- Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9th January to mark the contribution of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to India’s development.
- The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915, who became a key figure in India’s freedom struggle.
- It aims to strengthen the bond between India and its diaspora, recognize their achievements, and promote engagement in India’s growth.
10 January – World Hindi Day
- World Hindi Day is observed every year on 10th January to promote the Hindi language globally.
- Theme 2026 – Promoting Hindi on Global Platforms
- The day aims to spread awareness about Hindi, encourage its use internationally, and honour its cultural and literary significance.
- It commemorates the first World Hindi Conference held in 1975 in Nagpur, which marked the recognition of Hindi as a global language.
Obituary
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.
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