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National News
IIT Delhi Launches Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector
- Union Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi, envisioned as a national-level hub for regulatory research, capacity building, advisory support, and knowledge dissemination.
- By situating the Centre within a premier academic institution and collaborating closely with CERC and Grid India, it integrates policy, regulation, system operations, and academic research under a single institutional framework to address key sectoral challenges.
Union Environment Minister Chairs 88th SC-NBWL Meeting to Review Wildlife and Eco-Sensitive Zone Proposals
- The 88th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) was chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi, focusing on wildlife conservation and sustainable development.
- During the meeting, the committee considered 70 proposals related to public utility services, defence requirements, and infrastructure development in and around Protected Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves, and Eco-Sensitive Zones, ensuring compliance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
India–UAE Ties Strengthen: Trade Target of $200 Billion by 2032
- India and the UAE agreed to double bilateral trade to over $200 billion by 2032 and expand cooperation in large nuclear reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
- PM Narendra Modi invited UAE sovereign wealth funds to participate in India’s second Infrastructure Fund, scheduled to be launched in 2026; UAE firms First Abu Dhabi Bank and DP World will set up operations in GIFT City, Gujarat.
- A 10-year LNG supply agreement was signed for 500,000 tonnes per annum from 2028 between HPCL and Adnoc Gas; leaders also discussed the Gaza Board of Peace proposal and the situation in Iran.
Wikimedia Foundation Partners with Big Tech for Paid AI Access to Wikipedia Content
- The Wikimedia Foundation, the parent body of Wikipedia, has partnered with companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Mistral AI, and Perplexity to provide paid access to Wikipedia content for AI training.
- Wikipedia hosts around 65 million articles across more than 300 languages, serving as a vast resource for AI models.
- Its content is created and overseen by approximately 250,000 volunteer editors worldwide and receives nearly 15 billion views each month.
PM Modi Addresses Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 in Assam
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a major cultural festival celebrating the heritage of the Bodo community, at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, Assam.
- The festival showcased the traditional Bodo folk dance and featured performances by over 10,000 artists, highlighting Assam’s rich cultural heritage.
Tamil Nadu Announces Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu to Honour Literary Excellence in Major Indian Languages
- The Tamil Nadu government announced a state-sponsored annual award called the Semmozhi Illakiya Virudhu (Classical Language Literary Award) to recognise outstanding works in major Indian languages other than Hindi, with a cash prize of ₹5 lakh.
- Unveiled by CM M K Stalin at the Chennai International Book Fair, the award will be conferred annually and will have a national-level character, celebrating literary excellence across linguistic boundaries.
- In its first phase, the award will recognise works in seven Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odiya, Bengali, and Marathi, with the potential to expand to other languages in future phases.
About Tamil Nadu
- Formation – 26 January 1950
- Capital – Chennai
- Chief Minister – M K Stalin
- Governor – R N Ravi
International News
Madrid to Host Laureus World Sports Awards for Third Consecutive Year
- Madrid will host the Laureus World Sports Awards for the third consecutive year, with the ceremony scheduled at Cibeles Palace on April 20.
- The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual global ceremony that honours sportspersons, teams, and outstanding sporting achievements from across the world.
- The awards were established in 1999 by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to celebrate excellence in sports and promote social change through sport.
6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers Meeting Focuses on Inclusive, Secure, and Connected Digital Ecosystem
- The 6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers Meeting was held virtually under the theme “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence”, focusing on regional digital cooperation, inclusion, and integration.
- The meeting was co-chaired by Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal (India) and Vietnam’s Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, and approved the ASEAN-India Digital Work Plan 2026, covering ICT training, regulators’ conferences, and telecom ICT deployment.
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Established- 1967
- Headquarters- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Secretary-General- Kao Kim Hourn (Malaysia)
Banking & Financial News
IMF Upgrades India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7.3% for FY 2025-26
- The IMF raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to 7.3%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.6%, reflecting stronger economic momentum.
- According to the January 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, India’s growth is projected to moderate to 6.4% in both 2026 and 2027.
- The IMF expects global economic growth to remain resilient, at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly stable compared to 3.3% in 2025.
GDP Projection List 2025
- CareEdge – 7% (FY27)
- World Bank – 7.2% (FY26)
- NSO – 7.4% (FY26)
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) – 7.4% (FY26); 6.6% (FY27) and 6.8%(FY28)
- Goldman Sachs –3% (FY25)6.8% (FY26)
- India Ratings & Research – 6.9% (FY27)
Appointments
Five-Time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin Elected Unopposed as Youngest BJP National President
- Five-time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabin (45) has been elected unopposed as the BJP National President, becoming the youngest leader ever to hold the top post.
- He succeeds J P Nadda, who has headed the party since 2020.
Sports
Vidarbha Lift Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, Beat Saurashtra in Final
- Vidarbha clinched their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating two-time champions Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final.
- The final was played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, and the tournament marked the 33rd edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu remain the most successful teams, with five titles each in the tournament’s history.
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Founded – December 1928
- Headquarters – Mumbai
- President – Mithun Manhas
Awards
C-DOT Wins SKOCH Award 2025 for Indigenous Cell Broadcast Solution Enhancing Disaster Alerts
- C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) received the SKOCH Award 2025 for its Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS) during the 104th SKOCH Summit under the theme “Resourcing Viksit Bharat,” recognising excellence in technology-driven governance and public service.
- The Cell Broadcast Solution is an indigenous disaster and emergency alert platform that enables near real-time dissemination of life-saving alerts to citizens in affected areas through cellular networks, integrating multiple agencies such as IMD, CWC, INCOIS, DGR, and Forest Survey of India.
- The system unifies mobile service providers, State Disaster Management Authorities, and the National Disaster Management Authority to create an automated, geo-targeted, multi-hazard alert system supporting 21 Indian languages, enhancing disaster risk reduction and management efficiency.
Defence
INS Sudarshini to Embark on 10-Month Lokayan 26 Voyage
- INS Sudarshini will embark on a 10-month expedition under Lokayan 26, covering over 22,000 nautical miles and visiting 18 ports across 13 countries to showcase India’s maritime heritage and promote international naval cooperation.
- Over 200 trainees from the Indian Navy and Coast Guard will gain hands-on experience in navigation and traditional seamanship, interact with foreign naval counterparts, and build enduring professional bonds.
- The ship will participate in prestigious tall-ship events like Escale à Sète (France) and SAIL 250 (USA), serving as a platform for cultural diplomacy, maritime partnerships, and projecting India’s naval capability and goodwill globally.
India Flags Off First Batch of Guided Pinaka Rockets for Armenia
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems for Armenia.
- The rockets were dispatched from a facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and showcase the Pinaka system’s accuracy and extended range, highlighting India as a reliable supplier of advanced defence technology.
- Armenia signed a Rs 2,000 crore deal in September 2022 for four Pinaka batteries, including unguided, extended-range, and guided variants; deliveries of the initial unguided systems began in July 2023 and concluded by late 2024.
- Minister Rajnath Singh also inaugurated SDAL’s state-of-the-art medium calibre ammunition manufacturing facility in Nagpur.
Important Days
21 January – Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya
- 21 January is observed as the Foundation Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya, marking their establishment as full-fledged states in India.
- On 21 January 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Re‑organisation) Act, 1971, these regions were officially granted statehood — Tripura and Manipur transitioned from Union Territories/princely states, and Meghalaya became a separate state from Assam.
- The day is celebrated with cultural programmes, showcasing the traditions, dances, and customs of the three states at various venues across India.
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