- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court system in Kalpetta, Wayanad (Kerala) on 6 January 2026. This marks a historic transition where all courts in the district judiciary will now function entirely digitally—from filing to final orders—making Wayanad the country’s first fully paperless judicial district.
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- On 7 January 2026, the Centre approved ₹1,078.13 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for Gujarat. The sanction covers 41 projects spanning 564.57 km of state highways. Of this, ₹636 crore is for widening works and ₹408 crore for strengthening/resurfacing. The projects aim to boost connectivity, trade, and regional development across multiple districts.
- On 8 Jan 2026, UIDAI launched mascot Udai (उदय) for Aadhaar. It acts as a friendly communication companion to simplify Aadhaar services for residents. Mascot created via MyGov competition with 875 entries nationwide. Design by Arun Gokul (Kerala); name suggested by Riya Jain (Bhopal).
- The Home Ministry issued notification (Jan 2026) for the first phase of Census 2027. Phase‑1 (Houselisting & Housing Census) will run April–Sept 2026 with digital self‑enumeration. Phase‑2 (Population Enumeration) will be held in Feb 2027, including caste data. This will be India’s first fully digital census, backed by ₹11,718 crore and 30 lakh enumerators.
- On 7–8 January 2026, the United States announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, including the India‑ and France‑led International Solar Alliance (ISA). President Donald Trump signed a memorandum citing that these bodies were “contrary to U.S. interests.” This marks a major disengagement from global climate, trade, and governance institutions.
- In 2026, the UN General Assembly declared the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Rangelands cover nearly half of Earth’s land, supporting biodiversity and pastoral livelihoods. Aim: Promote sustainable pastoralism, food security, and climate resilience worldwide. Significance: Recognizes grasslands’ role in carbon storage, ecosystem balance, and cultural heritage.
- On 7 Jan 2026, RBI cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 35 NBFCs. Reason: Regulatory non‑compliance under Section 45‑IA(6) of the RBI Act, 1934. Additionally, 16 NBFCs voluntarily surrendered their CoR during Dec 2025. Social Leasing India Ltd had its licence restored after appellate orders.
- The Indian Navy is establishing a new naval base at Haldia, West Bengal (January 2026) to strengthen its presence in the Bay of Bengal. The base will host Fast Interceptor Crafts and Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts, enhancing coastal surveillance, rapid response, and preparedness against regional challenges, particularly near the Bangladesh border.
- Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2026 was observed on 9 Jan 2026. It is a non‑convention year, celebrated mainly by Indian embassies and consulates worldwide. The day commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India on 9 Jan 1915. Aim: To honour the Indian diaspora’s role in nation‑building and global engagement.
- On 8 January 2026, a sanitation worker at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, released a biography of President Droupadi Murmu titled “Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu”, authored by former MP and academician Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad. The symbolic gesture highlighted social inclusion and honored Murmu’s inspiring journey from adversity to India’s highest constitutional office.
Questions:
Q.1 Who authored the biography of President Droupadi Murmu titled “Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu”?a) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
b) Arun Shourie
c) Ramachandra Guha
d) Sanjay Baru
Answer: a) The author is former Member of Parliament and academician Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
Q.2 India’s first fully paperless district court system was inaugurated in which place?
a) Kochi, Kerala
b) Kalpetta, Wayanad (Kerala)
c) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
d) Kozhikode, Kerala
Answer: b) Kalpetta in Wayanad became India’s first fully paperless judicial district.
