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22 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 22 January 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The first phase of the upcoming Census 2027 will feature 33 questions focusing on housing and household amenities. This data collection is crucial for government policy formulation, resource allocation, and understandin…
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Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), highlighted the "startup revolution" as crucial for fostering growth in space technology. This emphasizes India's strategic push for private se…
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U.S. forces, under the U.S. Southern Command, seized the Motor Vessel Sagitta "without incident," marking the seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela apprehended. This action underscores the Trump administration's…
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The U.K. has approved controversial plans for a new Chinese 'super embassy' at the 20,000-square-metre former Royal Mint Court site in London, near the Tower of London. This decision followed a ministerial review, as th…
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OpenAI announced plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users, marking a significant step towards monetizing its popular AI chatbot. Concurrently, its CFO projected annualized revenue to exceed $20 billion by 2…
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Odisha's saltwater crocodile population has increased to 1,858, indicating successful conservation efforts for this apex predator. This rise is crucial for maintaining ecological balance in the state's estuarine ecosyst…
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The European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have signed a landmark free trade agreement. This deal is significant as it aims to strengthen economic ties between the two major blocs and is vie…
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SpaceX, through its Starlink satellite internet service, has made its services free for users in Iran. This action places Elon Musk's company at the forefront of a geopolitical hot spot, aiming to provide internet acces…
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A High Court Division Bench set aside a murder convict's life term, citing a denial of fair trial. The court observed that the trial judge exceeded her powers by assuming the role of a public prosecutor and conducting t…
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Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced a projected investment of approximately Rs 450,000 crore (Rs 4.5 lakh crore) in India's power sector by 2032. This significant capital infusion is earmarked for expanding new p…
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The government has increased the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) offer for plot owners whose land falls within water bodies. This new policy aims to compensate owners with 200% TDR for land in Full Tank Level (FTL…
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a warning that annual global investment in clean fuels must quadruple to $100 billion by 2030 to effectively meet climate goals. This highlights a critical investment gap, as cl…
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The article discusses a quiz on the storied history of ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket, prompted by the recent failure of the PSLV-C62 mission. PSLV is a crucial component of India's space program, r…
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Police in Jammu and Kashmir are reportedly profiling mosques, summoning Imams and caretakers to submit extensive personal data, an order attributed to the L-G's office. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned this action as…
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Scientists have found that spaceflight significantly impacts human physiology, specifically affecting immune genes and causing deformation of the brain. This occurs due to the absence of gravity, which leads to the brai…
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Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a significant policy to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, aiming to provide consumer relief. This proposal faces strong opposition from powerful entities l…
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ISRO is set to launch its PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission on January 12 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission highlights India's ongoing advancements in space technology and Earth observation capabilities, making it…
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The first India-funded 100-ft Bailey bridge has been opened for traffic in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, constructed by the Indian Army. This vital infrastructure project restores a crucial road link between Sri Lanka's Centra…
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ISRO's Aditya-L1, India's first dedicated solar observatory, has successfully decoded how massive solar plasma eruptions impact Earth's magnetic field. This significant research, utilizing Aditya-L1's observations along…
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that all candidates will undergo AI-enabled facial authentication at exam venues. This move aims to ensure swift and secure candidate verification, significantly…
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Karnataka's Kannada and Culture Minister, Shivaraj Tangadgi, announced that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister would approach the President of India. The objective is to request the President to withhold appro…
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Swedish researchers have achieved a breakthrough in producing green hydrogen using sunlight, water, and conductive plastic, eliminating the need for scarce precious metals like platinum. This innovation promises to make…
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Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits filed by families alleging that their artificial intelligence chatbots caused harm to minors. This development underscores the increasing legal and ethical scrutiny faced by…
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India's coal power generation is projected to decrease by 3% in 2025, according to the think tank CREA, primarily due to the rapid growth of clean energy sources. This shift indicates a significant reshaping of the nati…
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