22 January 2026 Current Affairs

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti (23 January)

• Birth anniversary of Netaji

• Important for modern Indian history + nationalism

5️⃣ Global Indices, Governance & Responsibility

Abu Dhabi – World’s Safest City (10th year)

• Ranking by Numbeo

• Exam angle:

  • Urban governance

  • Public safety indicators

Responsible Nations Index (RNI)

• Launched by Ram Nath Kovind

• Evaluates countries by responsibility , not power or wealth

• Likely exam relevance:

  • Ethical governance

  • Global responsibility frameworks

  • Sustainability & international norms

6️⃣ International Relations & Diplomacy

India–UAE Trade Target

• Aim: USD 200 billion by 2032

• Reflects deepening strategic economic partnership

• Exam relevance:

  • CEPA outcomes

  • West Asia diplomacy

  • Trade diversification

Japan Foreign Minister’s Visit (Jan 15–17, 2026)

• Strengthens India–Japan Special Strategic Partnership

• Focus: Security, technology, Indo-Pacific

MEA Clarification on “BRICS Naval Exercise”

• Not an official BRICS activity

• South Africa-led initiative

• Exam angle:

  • Diplomatic clarity

  • Multilateral grouping dynamics

7️⃣ Economy & Global Outlook

IMF World Economic Outlook (Jan 2026)

• India’s FY26 GDP growth revised to 7.3%