India hosts 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Lucknow

Exam-focused facts from the 21 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) began in Lucknow.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagged the declining duration of State Assembly sessions as a matter of concern.
Presiding Officers from Legislative Assemblies of 28 states, 3 Union Territories, and 6 Legislative Councils are participating.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel inaugurated the three-day conference.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent greetings highlighting the importance of debates and discussions in democracy.