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29 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 29 January 2026
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The Economic Survey has identified material and storage challenges as key risks to India's ongoing energy transition. It advocates for a strategic energy system approach, prioritizing nuclear energy and green hydrogen a…
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The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, finding them to be 'too sweeping'. The court has ordered that the 2012 UGC Regulations on promoting equity in higher education institut…
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The article discusses the case of Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer and education reformist, who has denied allegations of making remarks about overthrowing the government like the Arab Spring. His wife's lawyer, Kapil Sibal,…
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Madhu Gottumukkala, a US cybersecurity official, has been accused of uploading 'sensitive' documents to the public version of ChatGPT in May 2025. This incident raises concerns about the security and confidentiality of…
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new equity regulations, which aim to reform the higher education system and address deep-rooted discrimination. He urged the Union…
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A recent study has found that human-induced climate change worsened the recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa, which killed dozens of people. This is significant as it highlights the growing impact of cl…
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The UK is proposing a significant policy change allowing websites to refuse access to their content by Google's AI search tools. This move, influenced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s push for tougher re…
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The black box of the aircraft involved in the Ajit Pawar plane crash in Baramati has been recovered by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The recovery of the black box is crucial for determining the caus…
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Airtel has partnered with Adobe to offer its 360 million customers free access to Adobe Express Premium, a content creation tool valued at ₹4,000, for one year. This allows Airtel's customers to create professional-qual…
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The Economic Survey has highlighted the growing issue of digital addiction in India, noting the lack of comprehensive national data on its prevalence and mental health effects. This is a significant concern as digital a…
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The Delhi High Court refused to hear Sameer Wankhede's lawsuit against the makers of 'The Badshahs of Bollywood', stating that it did not have jurisdiction over the matter. This decision is significant as it highlights…
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Rapper Nicki Minaj has expressed her support for U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that she will not let his opponents 'get away with bullying him' or engaging in 'smear campaigns'. This news is significant as it hig…
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Despite India's clear policy targets to promote electric vehicles, the transition for electric cabs is significantly hampered. Their adoption remains concentrated in only a few cities due to critical infrastructure chal…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel's primary focus is disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, a key condition for future stability in the region. Hamas, while rejecting disarmament as a "…
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Students at Lucknow University are protesting against the University Grants Commission (UGC) (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. They allege that these new regulations could lead to…
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The European Commission has added WhatsApp to its list of "large platforms," subjecting it to stricter content rules within the EU. This significant move reflects the European Union's ongoing efforts to increase regulat…
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Uttarakhand has implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Amendment Ordinance, becoming the first state in India to do so after Independence. This significant move aims to bring uniformity in personal laws, covering aspe…
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The European Union has initiated a probe into Elon Musk's AI, Grok, and the X platform (formerly Twitter) concerning the proliferation of sexual AI deepfakes. This investigation, led by EU tech commissioner Henna Virkku…
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Canadian PM Mark Carney (as per the article) is anticipated to visit India in early March. Concurrently, formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada are slated…
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated a push for technology-driven governance, emphasizing the integration of AI and digital tools. This move aims to significantly reduce field staff workload,…
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A debate has emerged regarding the entry of non-Hindus into the sacred Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Hemant Dwivedi asserted that Hindu religious places, like mosque…
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The government is implementing modern Rover technology and deploying licensed surveyors to field levels for precise and transparent land measurements. This initiative, announced by Minister Ponguleti, signifies a major…
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The U.S. is formalizing a strategic coalition, including Australia, Singapore, and Japan, to establish a 'closed-loop' ecosystem for critical supply chains, particularly in semiconductors. This initiative aims to enhanc…
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U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Avi Witkoff visited Israel for crucial talks focused on the Gaza conflict. A significant aspect of these discussions involved addressing the return of the remains of the last Israeli hostag…
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