- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched developmental projects worth ₹365 crore in Tripura, NER, in January 2026. The projects focus on road connectivity, tourism, renewable energy, and tribal development. They aim to boost socio‑economic growth and align with PM Modi’s “Ashtalakshmi” vision for the Northeast.
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- On 25 January 2026, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in New Delhi felicitated Panchayat leaders ahead of Republic Day. It launched the PANCHAM WhatsApp chatbot with UNICEF to empower 30 lakh elected representatives. Other releases included the Gramoday Sankalp magazine, Statistics Compendium 2025, and PESA performance indicators.
- On 26 January 2026, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel declared 2026 as the ‘Year of Agriculture’ in Bhopal. The initiative aims to boost farm productivity, irrigation efficiency, crop diversification, and farmer welfare schemes. It focuses on modern technology adoption, soil health, and sustainable practices to strengthen rural livelihoods.
- On 26 January 2026, Nagaland’s first Drone School was inaugurated in Dimapur. It was launched under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) with DGCA support. The school will train youth in drone piloting, mapping, agriculture, and maintenance skills. This makes Nagaland a Northeast pioneer in advanced drone technology education.
- The Uttarakhand Government implemented the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 on 26 January in Dehradun after Governor Gurmit Singh (Retd.) gave assent under Article 213. It introduced 15 reforms to the UCC Act, 2024 covering marriage, divorce, live‑in relationships, and inheritance. The ordinance strengthens women’s and children’s rights with stricter penal provisions. Uttarakhand became the first state to refine and expand its UCC framework.
- On 27 January 2026 at India Energy Week in Goa, India and Canada signed a Joint Statement on Energy Cooperation. The pact was inked by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Canadian Minister Timothy Hodgson, reviving the Ministerial Energy Dialogue. Its aim is to strengthen energy security through cooperation in LNG, LPG, crude oil, clean energy technologies, and critical minerals.
- On 21 January 2026, Guardian India Operations Pvt. Ltd. appointed Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head for India. He will also continue serving as the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The appointment strengthens leadership at Guardian’s Global Capability Centres in Chennai and Gurugram. Azhisur brings over two decades of experience from Honeywell, Cognizant, VMware, and GE Vernova.
- On 23 January 2026 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, the Bombay Natural History Society signed a five-year MoU with the state Forest Department. The aim is to conserve critically endangered vultures, especially the Oriental White-backed and Long-billed species, through breeding and monitoring. The agreement will establish Jharkhand’s first vulture conservation and breeding centre, supported by scientific research and training.
- Nat Sciver‑Brunt created history on 26 January 2026 by scoring the first-ever century in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Playing for Mumbai Indians against RCB at Vadodara, she smashed an unbeaten 100 off 57 balls with 16 fours and 1 six. Her knock ended a 1,059‑day wait across 82 matches for the league’s maiden ton.
- The Government of Rajasthan launched Raj‑UNNATI in January 2026 at Jaipur to monitor and fast‑track development projects. It is the state‑level version of PRAGATI, making Rajasthan the first state to replicate the Centre’s model. The platform ensures real‑time review, accountability, and transparency in projects and grievance redressal.
- International Data Privacy Day 2026 was observed on 28 January 2026, led by the Council of Europe and supported globally. The theme was “Privacy in the Age of AI: Empowering Individuals, Protecting Rights,” focusing on responsible technology use. It highlighted the importance of data protection laws, transparency, and digital literacy in safeguarding personal information.
- Veteran Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh stepped down as President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on 26 January 2026 due to health issues. He was the first Indian elected to the post in September 2024, but his tenure ended early. At the OCA General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar was elected as his successor.
- On 26 January 2026, Sikkim Police became the 15th state force in India to receive the President’s Police Colour Award. The prestigious “Nishaan” honors their record in maintaining law and order and their heroic response during the 2023 flood disaster. All 6,500 personnel can now wear a special ceremonial insignia on the left sleeve of their uniforms.
- Veteran journalist Sir Mark Tully passed away in New Delhi on 25 January 2026 at the age of 90. Born in Calcutta in 1935, he was educated in England before joining the BBC in 1964. He served as the BBC’s India Bureau Chief for 20 years, covering events like the Emergency and Indira Gandhi’s assassination.
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died on 28 January 2026 when his private aircraft, a VT-SSK Learjet 45, crashed during landing at Baramati in Pune district. All five people on board—including Pawar, three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member—lost their lives.
Questions:
Q.1 Which state police force received the President’s Police Colour Award in January 2026?a) Assam Police
b) Sikkim Police
c) Nagaland Police
d) Uttarakhand Police
Answer: b) Sikkim Police became the 15th state force to receive this prestigious honour.
Q.2 Who was appointed Country Head for India at Guardian India Operations Pvt. Ltd. in January 2026?
a) Ramesh Narayan
b) Karunakaran Azhisur
c) Anil Kumar Singh
d) Suresh Iyer
Answer: b) He also continues as Chief Information Officer (CIO), strengthening Guardian’s GCC leadership.
