Assam Becomes First State to Constitute 8th State Pay Commission: Assam has taken a lead in government pay reforms by becoming the first state in the country to set up its 8th State Pay Commission. This proactive decision comes just before the end of the 7th Pay Commission’s term on January 1, 2026. The move […]
India-UAE Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise Concludes in Abu Dhabi
India-UAE Desert Cyclone II Military Exercise Concludes in Abu Dhabi: India and the United Arab Emirates continue to deepen their strategic defense partnership through regular joint military exercises. Desert Cyclone II, the second edition of the bilateral army exercise, concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, showcasing growing interoperability, trust, and coordination between the armed forces of […]
Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone
Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone: Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone bringing it closer to full European integration.The eurozone, or officially the euro area, refers to the geographic and economic region comprising those members of the European Union that have fully adopted the euro as their official currency.Bulgaria is located […]
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service: Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of long-distance rail travel with the successful trial and certification of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Designed for overnight journeys, this next-generation train promises high speed, modern amenities and affordable fares, marking a major leap in passenger comfort […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Suspension of Sentence in Child Protection Cases
Suspension of Sentence in Child Protection Cases: The Supreme Court (SC) stayed the Delhi High Court’s (HC) order suspending the life sentence and granting bail to a former MLA from Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) in the 2017 Unnao rape case, raising critical questions on suspension of sentence, and interpretation of the POCSO Act, 2012. The MLA […]
AI ecosystem
AI ecosystem: India is expanding its AI ecosystem through the IndiaAI Mission with over ₹10,300 crore outlay and 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) deployed, strengthening indigenous computing infrastructure, startups, skilling, datasets and responsible AI governance. IndiaAI mission marks a defining step to position India as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence under the vision ‘Making […]
India Signs Major Defence Contracts
India Signs Major Defence Contracts: India signed defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the induction of modern infantry weapons and advanced naval torpedoes, reinforcing operational preparedness and indigenisation.Over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines will be procured for the Indian Army and Navy from Bharat Forge Ltd & PLR Systems Pvt Ltd (India) to […]
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the maiden flight of the Dhruv–New Generation (NG) in Bengaluru, marking its formal push into the civil and export helicopter markets.The Dhruv Civil NG is being projected as a cost-effective indigenous alternative to imported twin-engine helicopters, with lifecycle support spanning manufacturing, maintenance, and […]
Ban on 10-minute deliveries
Ban on 10-minute deliveries: Gig workers from platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto went on nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery models.The 10-minute delivery model promises ultra-fast doorstep delivery of food and groceries through algorithm-driven task allocation.It relies on dense dark-store networks, real-time tracking, and high-speed […]
