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On 28 January, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament at the commencement of the Budget Session, outlining the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat. Her address highlighted key achievements and priorities across social justice, economic growth, infrastructure development, national security, and India’s global engagement. Constitutional Provisions: Articles 86 and 87 Nature and Purpose of the President’s Address
The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, was held on 29 January at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi. The event formally brought the Republic Day festivities to a close. About the Beating Retreat CeremonyBeating Retreat is a traditional ceremony that signifies the end of Republic Day celebrations in India. It is held every year on the evening of January 29, three days after Republic Day, Read More …
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on 29 January 2026 issued a notice to the Rajasthan government in connection with protests by the Kalbelia community in Barmer district. The protests were triggered by the community’s demand for a designated burial ground for their deceased members. Burial Practices of the Kalbelia CommunityKalbelias follow the Nath tradition, under which the dead are buried rather than cremated. However, unlike other communities that have Read More …
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has operationalised a new web-based portal — PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) for the mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects with a project cost of ₹150 crore and above. The portal replaces the earlier OCMS-2006 (Online Computerized Monitoring System). ‘One Data, One Entry’ ApproachIn line with the government’s principle of “one data, one entry”, PAIMANA has been Read More …
Intense red-coloured auroral activity was captured by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), Hanle, in Ladakh on the nights of January 19 and 20. This marks the sixth instance during the current solar cycle that such auroral activity has been observed from the region. Cause: Strong Geomagnetic StormAccording to the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), which operates the observatory, the aurora was caused by a strong geomagnetic Read More …
Meghalaya has taken a major step towards global recognition of its unique living heritage with India formally submitting the nomination dossier of the State’s Living Root Bridges to UNESCO for consideration under the 2026–27 World Heritage evaluation cycle.The dossier, titled “Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape”, was submitted by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Vishal V. Sharma, to the Director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, Lazare Assomo Read More …
Foreign ministers of the European Union have agreed to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the EU’s list of terrorist organisations, placing it in the same category as groups such as Islamic State and al Qaeda. The move marks a significant and symbolic shift in Europe’s approach towards Iran’s leadership. Background of the IRGCThe IRGC was established in 1979 following Iran’s Islamic Revolution to protect the Shi’ite clerical Read More …
The Government of India has notified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). It has been included in Part D, which lists minerals of critical and strategic importance for the country. Implications for Mining and InvestmentThe inclusion of coking coal in this category is expected to enable faster regulatory approvals, improve ease of doing business, and accelerate Read More …
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On 27 January, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, marking the closest the clock has ever been to the symbolic point of global catastrophe. Midnight represents the moment when human actions would render the Earth uninhabitable. What the Doomsday Clock RepresentsThe Doomsday Clock is a powerful metaphor designed to convey the urgency of existential threats facing humanity. It translates complex and Read More …
Astronomers have investigated a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that travelled from the Sun to Earth in March 2023, passing through a coronal hole—an opening in the Sun’s magnetic field that allows solar wind to escape. Despite being relatively subtle, the CME triggered intense geomagnetic storms on Earth, highlighting new challenges in space weather forecasting. What Made This CME ExceptionalUnlike typical strong CMEs, which are usually accompanied by X-ray flares and Read More …
Scientists have developed an innovative sunlight-powered supercapacitor, known as a photo-capacitor, that can both capture and store solar energy in a single integrated device. The breakthrough is expected to pave the way for clean, self-sustaining and low-cost energy storage systems for portable, wearable and off-grid technologies. Limitations of Conventional Solar SystemsTraditionally, solar energy systems use two separate components—solar panels for energy harvesting and batteries or supercapacitors for energy storage. Such Read More …
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NITI Aayog on January 28 launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a three-month nationwide campaign aimed at achieving saturation of critical development indicators in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across the country. Launch and Duration The campaign was launched by the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog and will run until April 14, 2026. It builds upon the momentum and outcomes of the Sampoornata Abhiyan 2024, which demonstrated significant progress in targeted Read More …
The results for the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been officially announced, recognising excellence across States and Union Territories, the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Ministries. Best Tableaux: States and Union Territories In the States and Union Territories category, Best Marching Contingents Among the three Services, the Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent.In the category of Read More …