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National News
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Promote India’s Classical Languages
- President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, housing around 50 manuscripts and 2,300 books in 11 Indian classical languages covering subjects like epics, philosophy, science, history, governance, devotional literature, and the Constitution.
- The Granth Kutir aims to enhance awareness of India’s rich cultural and literary heritage, promote the spirit of unity in diversity, and support the preservation and promotion of classical languages through universities, libraries, and youth engagement.
- Developed under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, the initiative is a collaborative effort involving the central and state governments, universities, research institutions, cultural organisations, and individual donors, focusing on digitising and disseminating India’s manuscript heritage.
NSD to Host 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026 Across 40 Locations
- National School of Drama (NSD) will organise the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026 from January 27 to February 20, across 40 locations in India, featuring productions from all seven continents, making it the largest and most inclusive edition ever.
- The festival will present 277 Indian productions (136 selected/invited), 12 international productions, and performances in 228 Indian and foreign languages and dialects, selected from 817 national and 34 international applications, highlighting unparalleled linguistic diversity.
- BRM 2026 significantly expands its cultural reach by including tribal, endangered, and regional languages, adding new centres in remote regions like Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, and showcasing theatre in far-flung areas.
- For the first time, productions by transgender communities, sex workers, senior citizens, and other underrepresented groups will be included, alongside themed festivals, seminars, workshops, Theatre Bazaar, book launches, and collaborations with national and international cultural institutions, reinforcing the festival’s inclusive and democratic spirit.
PM Modi Launches PM SVANidhi Credit Card, Flags Off Multiple Amrit Bharat Trains in Kerala
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- The credit card aims to benefit street vendors, hawkers, and footpath workers by providing easy access to formal credit across India.
- During the visit, the PM flagged off multiple trains, including Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram, Nagercoil–Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram North–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, and the Thrissur–Guruvayur Passenger train.
About Kerala
- Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
GeM and WTC Mumbai Sign MoU to Boost MSME Participation and Global Outreach in Public Procurement
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai signed an MoU to enhance outreach and strengthen MSME participation in public procurement.
- The partnership will promote inclusive access for startups, women entrepreneurs, and small enterprises, focusing on capacity building, supplier outreach, and knowledge sharing in areas like AI, sustainability, and green procurement.
- GeM officials highlighted that with over one crore registered users, the collaboration aims to improve global visibility, market access, and make GeM a globally benchmarked digital procurement platform, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
About GeM
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is India’s national public procurement portal.
- Launched on August 9, 2016, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Indian Scientists Discover Rare Worm-Like Amphibian ‘Gegeneophis valmiki’ in Northern Western Ghats
- Indian scientists discovered a rare worm-like amphibian, Gegeneophis valmiki, in the northern Western Ghats, marking the first addition to its genus in over a decade.
- Gegeneophis valmiki is a caecilian, a limbless, blind amphibian that lives mostly underground, with eyes covered by bone and skin, making it nearly invisible.
Kochi to Host Global Seaweed Expo and Summit on January 29-30.
- The 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit will be held on January 29–30 at ICAR-CMFRI, bringing together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.
- Delegates from countries including the US, Russia, Australia, France, Maldives, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Tanzania will discuss the economic, nutritional and environmental potential of seaweed, highlighting it as a sunrise sector for India.
- The two-day event is being organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with CMFRI and CSIR-CSMCRI, with participation expected from senior officials of central government departments.
International News
Japan Restarts Reactor at World’s Largest Kashiwazaki–Kariwa Nuclear Plant After 15 Years
- Japan restarted Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki–Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest nuclear power plant, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster led to a nationwide shutdown of reactors.
- The Kashiwazaki–Kariwa plant is located northwest of Tokyo, and the reactor restart was delayed by one day due to an alarm malfunction, with commercial operations expected to begin next month.
- Before 2011, nuclear energy contributed about 30% of Japan’s electricity, and the country had planned to increase this share to around 50% by 2030, highlighting the importance of nuclear power in Japan’s energy strategy.
Gulfood 2026 Makes History in Dubai, India Named Partner Country for First Time
- Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage exhibition, will be held from January 26–30, 2026, making history as the first exhibition to operate simultaneously across two mega venues—Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai—with India as the partner country for the first time.
- India’s participation marks a major milestone with 161 exhibitors, a doubled Indian pavilion, and the Bharati Pavilion by APEDA, showcasing export-ready agri-food and agri-tech startups, including eight high-potential startups selected from over 100 applicants.
- Gulfood 2026 spans over 2.8 lakh sq metres across both venues, featuring 8,500+ exhibitors, 1.5 million products from 195 countries, and a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and future food systems, recording a 100% expansion in a single year.
Banking & Financial News
ZET Gets NPCI Nod to Launch UPI Payments on RuPay Credit Cards
- ZET, an Indian fintech firm, has received NPCI approval to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider under the UPI framework.
- Following this approval, ZET has launched ZET UPI, allowing users to make UPI payments using RuPay credit cards issued through its platform.
- The transaction processing and technology infrastructure for ZET UPI is powered by Juspay, ensuring secure and smooth digital payments.
Sports
ITBP Clinches Title at 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship in Kargil, Ladakh
- The 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship concluded at the Biamathang Ice Hockey Ground, Kargil, Ladakh.
- ITBP won the men’s final by defeating the Ladakh Scouts team of the Indian Army.
Awards
Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke, Sikkim Disaster Authority Honoured with Subhas Chandra Bose National Award 2026
- Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke has been awarded the Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster Management 2026 in the individual category for her exceptional contributions in disaster management.
- The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has been selected for the award in the institutional category.
- These awards honour outstanding efforts in disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, recognising exemplary contributions across India.
Defence
Indian Naval Vessel INSV Kaundinya Reaches Muscat, Marking 70 Years of India-Oman Diplomatic Ties
- The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya reached Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, India, strengthening India-Oman ties.
- The vessel is a traditionally built stitched sail ship, inspired by a 5th-century ship depicted in Ajanta Caves paintings, and is named after the legendary Indian mariner Kaundinya.
- The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman, highlighting historical and cultural maritime connections.
Science and Tech
SpaceX Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation from ISS
- SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, successfully conducted the first-ever medical evacuation mission from the International Space Station (ISS), safely returning four astronauts to Earth.
- The returning crew included NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, who landed aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule off the coast of San Diego, USA.
- The astronauts concluded a 167-day mission, travelling nearly 71 million miles and completing over 2,670 orbits around Earth, returning earlier than scheduled due to medical reasons.
Important Days
25 National Voters’ Day
- National Voters’ Day is observed every year on 25 January to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The day aims to encourage, facilitate and maximise enrolment of voters, especially new and young voters, across the country.
- The theme for NVD 2026 is “My India, My Vote”, with the tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.
25 January – National Tourism Day
- National Tourism Day is observed every year on 25 January to highlight the importance of tourism in India’s economic growth and cultural exchange.
- Theme 2026 – Rural and Community Centric Tourism
- The day aims to promote sustainable, responsible and inclusive tourism, encouraging people to explore India’s rich heritage and natural diversity.
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