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19 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 19 January 2026
Curated from PIB, RBI, All India Radio and verified national sources — organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision.
13 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Himachal Cabinet has approved the imposition of an 'orphan and widow cess' on petrol and high-speed diesel. This state-level policy aims to generate additional financial resources. The funds collected will be utiliz…
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The Cabinet has approved a ₹200-crore cluster development programme aimed at boosting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative is significant for competitive exams as it highlights…
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Andhra Pradesh is establishing Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) in 46 cities to significantly enhance urban sanitation. These units will offer real-time monitoring, data validation, and technical support to Urban Local B…
Read full storyCabinet Secretary highlighted land acquisition as a major issue hindering infrastructure development in India. This statement underscores a critical bottleneck in project implementation despite government efforts. The n…
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The Congress party has vowed to "save" the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), demanding the Centre release ₹14,000 crore, alleging budget cuts. This issue is significant as ECHS provides crucial medical be…
Read full storyAndhra Pradesh is set for a major education policy push in 2025, introducing initiatives like Quantum courses, the LEAP model, and teacher recruitment via DSC. These reforms aim to modernize the state's schooling, impro…
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The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) has partnered with the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) to foster cluster-based development. This collaboration aims to boost MSME digitisati…
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India faces a significant pesticide regulation crisis, characterized by a policy stuck in a 'perpetual draft' phase. This ongoing legislative inertia highlights the severe human and environmental costs associated with a…
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The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to pay a ₹50 lakh benefit to the family of a COVID duty staff member. This ruling underscores judicial emphasis on societal gratitude for frontline workers and a…
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NITI Aayog has released a report outlining a roadmap for the 'internationalisation' of higher education in India. Titled 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendatio…
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The Prime Minister unveiled a new fertiliser plant project in Assam, valued at ₹10,601 crore, under the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL). This significant infrastructure development aims to boos…
Read full storyTamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin (DMK) has condemned the BJP's proposed 'VB-G RAM G Bill', asserting it aims to replace the crucial Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). He pledged sustained protests…
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Prime Minister is scheduled to address his first rally in Bengal on Saturday following the release of draft electoral rolls. The updated rolls show an exclusion of 58,20,899 names, reducing the total electorate to 7.08…
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