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31 January 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 31 January 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
16 current-affairs updates for major exams.
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a significant political milestone. This appointment followed her unanimous election as the leader of the NCP Legislature Party…
Read full storyThis article discusses a potential U.S. strike against Iran over nuclear weapons. It is significant as it highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which could have geopolitical and economic implications. Th…
Read full storyThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern warning to officers regarding their failure to curb illegal mining, specifically in Uttar Pradesh. The NGT directed the Director, Geology and Mining, UP, and the Memb…
Read full storyThe U.S. military has docked one of its destroyers at the port of Eilat in Israel, according to reports. This development is significant as it highlights the strong military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, whic…
Read full storyEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commenced a four-day visit to India on January 24, 2026, with EU leaders slated as chief guests for the Republic Day function. This high-level diplomatic engagement is…
Read full storyNitin Nabin, aged 45, formally assumed office as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 20, 2026. This significant leadership change in India's ruling party, endorsed by Prime Minister…
Read full storyCJI D.Y. Chandrachud asserted that no part of the Constitution should be beyond judicial review, underscoring its role in upholding constitutional supremacy. He also noted how national security laws have fundamentally a…
Read full storyWorld Bank President Ajay Banga has been appointed to the founding Executive Board of the 'Board of Peace', an initiative aimed at the redevelopment of Gaza. This appointment, announced by the White House, is part of a…
Read full storyU.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Cuba to 'make a deal' following a U.S. operation in Caracas, Venezuela. This operation reportedly involved U.S. forces seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, resulting…
Read full storyUnion Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his visit to Brussels, expressing confidence in the early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union. This visit precedes the attendance of EU Commission…
Read full storyU.S. forces reportedly seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3. Former President Trump explicitly linked this action to gaining control of Venezuela's oil resources, with…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, led by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, reprimanded the Centre for failing to submit an affidavit from the Union Cabinet Secretary by November 2025, despite a categorical order. This pertained to an ongo…
Read full storyFormer U.S. President Trump discussed acquiring Greenland, which the White House deemed a national security priority. This highlights the strategic geopolitical importance of Greenland in the Arctic region for the U.S.…
Read full storyMaharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, has retired from her position. Senior IPS officer Sadanand Date has been appointed as the new state DGP, succeeding Shukla. This appointment is…
Read full storyTarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is slated to return to Dhaka on December 25. His return, after nearly 18 years of exile in the U.K., is a s…
Read full storyThe Election Commission (EC) has appointed 5 nodal officers to conduct the first-level checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in preparation for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls. Concurrently, the EC int…
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