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Daily Current Affairs – January 2026
The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.
31.01.2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health in Schools a Fundamental Right Under Article 21 In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools is integral to the fundamental right to life and dignity (Article 21), directing all states and UTs to provide free sanitary napkins, functional […]
30.01.2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Economic Survey 2025-26 Upgrades India’s Medium-Term Growth to 7% Warns of Global Crisis Risks The Economic Survey 2025-26 presents an optimistic domestic outlook, raising India’s medium-term growth potential to 7% and forecasting 6.8%-7.2% growth for FY27, but paints a starkly contrasting picture of a fragile global economy with a 10%-20% chance of a crisis […]
29.01.2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Four Others Killed in Baramati Plane Crash; Foul Play Ruled Out Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP supremo Ajit Pawar, his PSO, and three crew members died when their chartered Learjet 45 crashed during landing in Baramati, his home constituency. The state government declared three-day mourning and denied any […]
28.01.2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: India & EU Seal ’Mother of All Deals Finalize Two-Decade-Long FTA Negotiations India and the European Union have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement after 18 years of talks, with the EU eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports and India reciprocating for 97.5% of EU imports, aiming to reduce strategic dependencies and boost […]
27.01.2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: India & EU Conclude Historic Free Trade Agreement Talks After Two Decades After 18 years of negotiations, India and the European Union have successfully concluded talks for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be formally announced at the EU-India Summit, marking a major geopolitical and economic realignment amidst global uncertainties. 1. Preliminary […]
26 01 2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Six Opposition Parties in Assam Alleged ’Plot’ to Exclude Voters via Fake SR Objections Six opposition parties in Assam, led by Congress, have jointly accused the state machinery of orchestrating a plot to disenfranchise voters, alleging widespread fake objections, political interference, and targeted harassment, particularly of Bengali Muslims, during the Special Revision (SR) of […]
25 JAN 2026 |Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: SIR Crisis Deepens in Bengal: 3.5 Lakh Voters Skip Hearings, Sen Warns of Democratic Jeopardy; EC Releases List The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal faces mounting criticism as 3.5 lakh ’unmapped’ voters miss hearings, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen warns of hasty processes excluding the poor and minorities, and the Election Commission finally […]
24 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Union Govt Advises States to Diversify ’Fish Basket’ for Export Resilience & Climate Adaptation The Union Fisheries Ministry is urging states and stakeholders to diversify both the species cultivated and the export markets targeted, aiming to reduce disease risk, adapt to climate change, and tap into new global demand beyond traditional shrimp exports. 1. […]
23 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: India Absent from Trump’s ’Board of Peace’ Launch; Yet to Decide on Joining New Gaza Initiative U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated a new ‘Board of Peace’ aimed at managing the Gaza ceasefire, with 19 countries present. India, though invited, was notably absent, reflecting a cautious, deliberative approach as it weighs participation against its traditional […]
22 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Supreme Court Reins In EC’s ’Untrammelled’ Power Says SIR Deviations Must Follow Law The Supreme Court asserted that the Election Commission’s "widest discretions" during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) cannot be "untrammelled or unregulated," emphasizing that deviations from prescribed procedures must align with principles of natural justice, transparency, and statutory rules. 1. Preliminary Facts […]
21 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: T.N. Governor’s Refusal to Read Address Deepens Constitutional Row; DMK Seeks Amendment For three consecutive years, Governor R.N. Ravi has either digressed from or refused to read the state-prepared address; DMK announces intent to seek a Constitutional amendment to abolish the practice of the Governor’s address in the year’s first Assembly session. 1. Preliminary […]
20 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: SC Flags ’Stress and Strain’ by SIR to Bengal’s PeopleTop court questions EC’s criteria of ’logical discrepancies’ (progeny, age gaps), extends objection deadline, mandates transparency; 1.36 crore people (20% of state population) served notices. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains […]
19 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: PM Launches ₹6957-Crore Kaziranga Corridor WorkModi lays foundation for 86-km elevated corridor through Kaziranga National Park to reduce human-wildlife conflict; flags off Amrit Bharat trains, makes political statements on BJP’s electoral gains. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body)A. […]
14 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: PM Launches ₹6957-Crore Kaziranga Corridor WorkModi lays foundation for 86-km elevated corridor through Kaziranga National Park to reduce human-wildlife conflict; flags off Amrit Bharat trains, makes political statements on BJP’s electoral gains. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body)A. […]
13 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: PSLV-C62 Strays from Flight Path ISRO’s Workhorse Suffers Second Consecutive FailureAnomaly in third stage (PS3) of PSLV-C62 leads to loss of EOS-N1 and 15 satellites; lack of transparency on C61 failure analysis raises questions on quality assurance and ISRO’s "return to flight" protocols. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) […]
12 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Centre to Seek Source Code of Smartphones in ’Security Measure’New Telecom Security Assurance Requirements propose mandatory source code access, malware scanning, and government approval for updates; tech giants raise privacy and proprietary concerns. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer […]
08 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1: SC in ‘disagreement’ with Justice Varma’s claims on LS Speaker Supreme Court questions arguments that Lok Sabha Speaker overstepped by unilaterally forming a committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body)A. Statutory […]
10 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Mamata Hits the Streets, Defends Disrupting RaidsBengal CM justifies intervening in ED raids on I-PAC office; alleges Central agencies are ’captured’ political tools of BJP, warns against ’voter vanishing’ during electoral roll revision. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer […]
09 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1: Trump clears Bill to impose 500% tariffs New US legislation grants President discretion for steep tariffs; India faces intensified diplomatic pressure to completely cease, not just reduce, Russian oil imports. 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body)A. The […]
07 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1: EC tells SC it has duty to weed out foreigners Poll body defends SIR in the Supreme Court, insists it has power to verify citizenship status; EC stresses that NRC register includes all citizens; the electoral rolls only consider those above 18 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) […]
06 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Police in States Step Up Social Media MonitoringDedicated cells rise from 262 in 2020 to 365 in 2024; numbers high in Bihar (52), Maharashtra (50), Punjab (48), West Bengal (38) and Assam (37); officials cite evolving crime trends for rise in cells 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) 3. […]
05 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1: Who’s in charge of Venezuela and what happens next? 1. Preliminary Facts 2. Syllabus Mapping 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis A. Flagrant Violation of International Law and Sovereignty B. Geopolitical Fallout and Global Reactions C. Ethical and Strategic Paradoxes for U.S. Policy 4. Key Terms 5. Mains […]
03 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1: Headline: Economic Despair Fuels Mass Protests Across Iran, Testing the Government 1. Preliminary Facts 2. Syllabus Mapping GS Paper II: GS Paper III: GS Paper I: 3. Core Issues & Analysis A. The Drivers: From Economic Grievance to Political Anger B. State Response: A Calculated Restraint or a Temporary Pause? […]
01 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Cabinet Approves Freezing of Vodafone Idea’s AGR Dues, Offers Partial Relief 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) GS Paper III: GS Paper II: 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body) A. The AGR Saga: From Legal Battle to Strategic Rescue B. The Rationale: Competition, Consumers, […]
02 JAN 2026 | Daily Current Affairs Analysis | UPSC | PSC | SSC | Vasuki Vinothini | Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Centre’s Tobacco Tax Rejig to Take Effect from Feb 1; Beedis at 18% GST Others at 40% 1. Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) 2. Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) GS Paper III: GS Paper II: 3. Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body) A. Public Health vs. Revenue: The Rationale for Tax […]