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20 January 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 20 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.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved the expansion of highways and construction of elevated corridors through the Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This decision, based on conditions…
Read full storyKerala has announced ambitious plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and proposes four new Ramsar wetlands, marking a significant commitment to environmental sustainability. This initiative is further bolstered by…
Read full storyThe Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated an eco-friendly redesign for the proposed Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora in Thanjavur…
Read full storyThe Aravalli Range serves a critical ecological role as a biological corridor, facilitating species movement and genetic exchange. This function is vital for maintaining long-term landscape-level biodiversity persistenc…
Read full storyField and academic evidence indicates a sharp decline in casual agricultural employment in regions facing reduced groundwater access. This trend highlights the critical link between water availability and rural liveliho…
Read full storyThe Himalayas are facing significant and systemic cryosphere loss, characterized by vanishing snow and ice. This phenomenon is critically reshaping Asia's water tower, impacting water security for billions across the co…
Read full storyThe Aravalli debate has evolved beyond specific issues like mining leases to a broader test of India's capacity to implement 'environmental constitutionalism'. This signifies a crucial shift towards upholding constituti…
Read full storyThe article critiques the prevalent focus on "clever technologies" for the upcoming COP30 summit, labeling them as "false promises" that merely sustain unsustainable systems. It emphasizes that the true urgency lies in…
Read full storyThe Tribal Affairs Ministry is in discussions with the Environment Ministry to secure funding for Community Forest Resource (CFR) Management Committees. This inter-ministerial collaboration is crucial for strengthening…
Read full storyKerala and Tamil Nadu have commenced efforts to conserve the Grey Slender Loris, a nocturnal hunter native to the Western Ghats. These initiatives focus on habitat restoration and enhanced monitoring to protect the spec…
Read full storyThe United States, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from the UN climate treaty, significantly altering its role in global climate governance. This decision meant the US would no longer participate as a Party at CO…
Read full storyThe government is seeking feedback on a draft Bill designed to regulate pesticides, aiming to minimize risks to human beings, animals, other living organisms, and the environment. This crucial legislation intends to pro…
Read full storyOver the last 12 months, more than 5,500 people fell sick and 34 died across India due to sewage-contaminated tap water, revealing a chronic urban crisis. Disease outbreaks were reported in at least 26 cities across 22…
Read full storyExperts predict a rapidly developing El Niño event, likely by summer 2026, which could be strong. This phenomenon is critical for India as it often leads to decreased rainfall, impacting agriculture and water resources.…
Read full storyA recent study has revealed increased fracturing within the 'Doomsday glacier' (Thwaites Glacier), indicating a potential collapse of the Antarctic Ice Shelf. This destabilization is critical as it directly impacts glob…
Read full storyVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly arrived in New York City following a U.S. capture, where he faces federal drug trafficking charges. This development signifies a major escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relation…
Read full storyThe European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has come into force, imposing a tax on embedded carbon in imported goods. This policy significantly impacts developing countries like India, raising costs f…
Read full storyThe article highlights India's persistent waste crisis in rural areas, drawing lessons from a year-long study in a coastal taluka of Maharashtra. It concludes that decentralization, rather than large-scale solutions, is…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court in 2025 actively reviewed and altered its previous decisions, demonstrating a dynamic approach to judicial pronouncements. This involved 'clarifying', 'modifying', and 'recalling' judgments on diverse…
Read full storyThis article projects that glacier disappearance will peak between 2041 and 2055, with approximately 4,000 glaciers vanishing annually during this period. This environmental forecast highlights the critical impact of cl…
Read full storyA 'festival' at Rajasthan's Sambhar Lake is severely impacting the wetland's avian population, threatening its ecological integrity. This issue underscores the critical conflict between human recreational activities and…
Read full storyA Christian Aid report on 2025's major climate disasters identified the Southwest monsoon in India and Pakistan as causing the highest fatalities. The report also highlighted that two of the top 10 most expensive disast…
Read full storyColonel James Tod, a British East India Company officer and historian, famously described the Aravalli Range as the 'Apennines of India'. This historical reference highlights the geographical significance of the Aravall…
Read full storyIndia's Tsunami Early Warning System (ITEWS), operated by INCOIS, is a critical infrastructure established post-2004 tsunami to detect and disseminate warnings for ocean threats. It leverages advanced science, sensors,…
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