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21 January 2026 Current Affairs

Manufacturing, Exports & Industrial Policy

Electronics Exports Cross $47 Billion

  • Smartphone exports contributed ~66% under the PLI scheme.

  • Indicates success of Make in India + Global Value Chain integration.

  • Exam angle: Industrial policy outcomes, export diversification, electronics as sunrise sector.

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20 January 2026 Current Affairs

Blocking of Illegal Betting & Gambling Websites

  • 242 illegal betting/gambling links blocked (Jan 2026)

  • Reflects strengthened cyber governance, digital law enforcement, and protection against financial fraud & money laundering.

  • Relevant for IT Act, online gaming regulation, cyber security questions.

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18-19 January Current Affairs

Energy, Climate & Infrastructure

  • World’s Largest Green Ammonia Project (Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh)

    • USD 10 billion investment by AM Green

    • Strategic for green hydrogen value chain, energy transition, and export-oriented clean fuels

    • Strengthens India’s leadership in green industrial infrastructure

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17 January 2026 Current Affairs

International Relations & Visits

  • India’s BRICS Chairship 2026: Logo, theme, and website launched on January 13, 2026.

  • German Chancellor’s Visit: Friedrich Merz visited India (Jan 12-13, 2026) on his first official trip to India and Asia.

  • EU Leaders for R-Day: European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be Chief Guests for India’s 77th Republic Day (2026).

  • Global Summit Participation: An Indian delegation visited Israel (Jan 13-15, 2026) for the "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026" summit.

  • International Spice Conference: The 9th ISC will be in Kochi, Kerala (Feb 23-26, 2026).

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15-16 January Current Affairs

1️⃣ Governance, Internal Security & Social Justice

  • ‘Akka Pade’ Scheme (Karnataka):
    Statewide rollout reflects gender-sensitive policing, community participation, and decentralised law-and-order reforms. Relevant for women safety governance models.

  • Indian Army Day (15 January):
    Symbolises civil–military relations, professionalisation of armed forces, and historical continuity (1949 takeover by Indian Commander-in-Chief).

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