Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 21 January 2026

NDRF Raising Day observed on January 19

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

Key facts

  • NDRF Raising Day is observed every year on January 19.
  • The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was formed on January 19, 2006 under the Disaster Management Act.
  • The NDRF comprises 16 Battalions based at 68 locations across the nation.

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SSB Raising Day observed on December 20

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