Daily Current Affairs: 10 January 2026

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed as Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court

[Uttarakhand]

Key Updates:

• Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
• He succeeds Justice Guhanathan Narendar, who retired on January 9, 2026.
• He took oath as Chief Justice on January 10, 2026.

Government of India (GoI) Projects 7.4% GDP Growth for FY26

[United States]

Key Updates:

• The Government of India (GoI) projects the real GDP growth at 7.4% for fiscal year 2025–26, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expectation of 7.3%.
• Nominal GDP growth is estimated at 8% for the current fiscal year, compared to 9.7% recorded in the previous year.
• India’s GDP growth accelerated to a six-quarter high of 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, following a 7.8% expansion in the April–June quarter.
• Real Gross Value Added (GVA) is expected to expand by 7.3% in FY26, an increase from 6.4% in FY25.
• Nominal GVA is projected to grow at 7.7% in the current fiscal, down from the 9.3% growth recorded in the previous financial year.
• Government spending is estimated to rise by 5.2% in fiscal 2025-26, compared to a 2.3% increase in the previous year.
• Manufacturing and construction sectors are both estimated to achieve a growth rate of 7.0% at constant prices in FY 2025-26.
• The agriculture and allied sector is estimated to grow by 3.1% during FY26, down from the 4.6% growth witnessed in FY24.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) grants Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB) license to Skydo

[Reserve Bank of India (RBI)]

Key Updates:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted final authorisation to Bengaluru-based Skydo to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB).
• The license enables the company to offer cross-border payment services to Indian MSMEs, freelancers, and startups across multiple currencies and markets.
• Skydo currently serves over 30,000 Indian MSMEs, freelancers, and startups across more than 50 cities.
• The platform supports payment collections in over 32 currencies.
• The company recently raised USD 10Mn in Series A funding led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, with participation from Elevation Capital.
• The total funding raised by Skydo to date stands at USD 20Mn.

Akasa Air joins International Air Transport Association (IATA) as fifth Indian carrier member.

[Akasa Air, International Air Transport Association (IATA)]

Key Updates:

• Akasa Air becomes the fifth Indian airline to join IATA after Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet.
• IATA members account for more than 80 per cent of global air traffic.
• Akasa Air qualified the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in December, a mandatory prerequisite for membership.
• Akasa Air has served over 23 million passengers and connects 26 domestic and six international cities.
• Akasa Air aims to operate a fleet of 226 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over ten years and currently operates 31 aircraft of the same model.
• In FY25, Akasa Air registered a revenue growth of 49% and improved EBITDA margins by 50%.
• The airline registered industry-leading load factors of over 87% and grew ASKs by 48% compared to FY24.
• Unit Cost per Available Seat Kilometre (CASK), excluding fuel, reduced by 7%.
• Ancillary portfolio expanded to over 25 products, contributing to a diversified revenue model.
• Akasa Air carried nearly 100,000 tonnes of cargo by March 2025 and built a network of more than 1,150 corporate partners.

Axis Finance Ltd (AFL) launches Vyapar business loan up to ₹10 lakh for MSMEs.

[Axis Finance Ltd (AFL)]

Key Updates:

• Axis Finance Ltd (AFL) offers collateral-free Vyapar business loan up to ₹10 lakh.
• The loan targets micro and small entrepreneurs in retail, service and trading segments.
• Flexible tenures and zero collateral requirements are key features of the product.

United Nations (UN) upgrades India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% and projects 6.7% for 2027.

[United Nations (UN)]

Key Updates:

• The UN has raised India's 2026 GDP growth projection to 6.6% from the earlier 6.4%.
• India's GDP is forecast to grow 6.7% in 2027.
• India's GDP is expected to expand 7.4% in 2025.
• Inflation in India is forecast at 4.1% in 2026.
• On a financial year basis, India's economy is estimated to grow 7.2% in 2025-26 and 6.6% in 2026-27.
• The US has imposed a 50% tariff on India, including a 25% penalty for importing Russian oil.
• The US accounts for around 18% of India's exports.
• Globally, GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2026, marginally lower than the estimated 2.8% for 2025.
• The US economy is anticipated to grow 1.9% in 2025 and 2% in 2026.
• China's growth is forecast at 4.9% in 2025 and 4.6% in 2026.

State Bank of India (SBI) Projects 7.5% GDP Growth for FY26

[State Bank of India (SBI)]

Key Updates:

• The State Bank of India (SBI) projects India’s real GDP growth for FY26 could reach 7.5% following the revision of the base year to 2022-23.
• The National Statistical Office (NSO) first advance estimates place real GDP growth at 7.4% for FY26, an increase from the 6.5% recorded in FY25.
• The NSO projects Gross Value Added (GVA) growth at 7.3% and nominal GDP growth at 8% for the FY26 period.
• Per capita national income is projected to increase by ₹16,025 annually to reach ₹2,47,487 in FY26.
• The services sector is expected to expand by 9.1% in FY26, compared to the 7.2% growth recorded in the previous year.
• Industrial growth is estimated at 6.0% for FY26, supported by a manufacturing output growth of 7.0%.
• Agriculture and allied activities are projected to grow by 3.1% in FY26, down from 4.6% in FY25.
• Mining output is expected to decline by 0.7% in FY26, compared with a growth of 2.7% in FY25.
• The historical gap between GDP growth estimates from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the NSO has remained within a range of 20–30 basis points.
• The NSO is scheduled to release the second advance estimates, incorporating additional data and revisions, on February 27, 2026.

Gujarat CM inaugurates Asha Van for early cancer detection

[Gujarat]

Key Updates:

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Cancer Screening Van - Asha Van to support the early detection of cancer.
• The Asha Van was donated to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) by Jenburkt Pharmaceutical.
• The van is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostics, a mammography unit, and expert tele-consultation facilities.
• The initiative aims to advance the goal of "Health and Wellness for All" in rural areas.
• The van enables on-site screening for various diseases including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancer using ultra-modern instrumentation.

Bharat Climate Forum 2026: India Targets Net-Zero by 2070 through Clean-Tech Manufacturing

Key Updates:

• Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, stating that climate action can accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security, and power a future-ready Indian economy.
• India is pursuing the Panchamrit commitments announced at COP26, which include a "roadmap toward net-zero emissions by 2070" to balance economic growth with future responsibility.
• The government aims to transform "Make in India into Make in India for the World" by developing homegrown technologies in Renewable energy systems, Battery storage, Green hydrogen, and Electric mobility.
• India is leading global climate collaboration through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) based on partnerships without dependence.
• The transition focuses on building a skilled workforce and resilient manufacturing ecosystems to ensure India does not rely on "imported clean technologies or fragile global supply chains.

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Gyan Bharatam Mission promote multilingual education and manuscript preservation

Key Updates:

• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multilingual education.
• Gyan Bharatam Mission, aimed at preserving and disseminating Indian manuscripts.
• The Vice-President urged that technology must become an ally of languages, advocating: Digital archives and manuscript digitisation, AI-powered translation and speech technologies, Multilingual digital platforms for education and governance.
• India’s Constitution, particularly the Eighth Schedule, he said, embodies ancient wisdom by affirming that national unity thrives on mutual respect, not uniformity.

Kamala Hydroelectric Project Approved with ₹26,070 Crore Outlay

Key Updates:

• The Public Investment Board (PIB) approved the ₹26,070-crore, 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The project will be implemented on a build-own-operate-transfer basis through a joint venture company, with NHPC (NHPC) holding 74% equity and the government of Arunachal Pradesh holding 26%.
• The project is expected to generate nearly 6,870 million units of green energy annually and provide flood relief in the Brahmaputra valley.
• The central government will provide grants of ₹1,340 crore for enabling infrastructure and ₹4,744 crore for the flood moderation component.
• The project involves the construction of a 216-metre-high concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse on the Kamala River with a scheduled completion period of 96 months.
• The project is estimated to have a levelised tariff of ₹5.97 per unit and will generate approximately 300 direct jobs and 2,500 contract jobs during peak construction.

Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports: Union Minister flags off ₹235 crore port infrastructure and digital projects

[Union Ministry]

Key Updates:

• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the projects during the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” programme in Chennai.
• The Centre rolled out port infrastructure and digital governance projects worth ₹235 crore at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited, aimed at improving safety, resilience and port operations ('The Centre on Thursday rolled out port infrastructure and digital governance projects worth ₹235 crore at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited').
• Of the total outlay, ₹129.36 crore has been allocated to projects at Chennai Port Authority, while ₹105.64 crore will support initiatives at Kamarajar Port Limited ('Of the total outlay, ₹129.36 crore has been allocated to projects at Chennai Port Authority, while ₹105.64 crore will support initiatives at Kamarajar Port Limited').
• The MoPSW launched an e-port clearance portal aligned with the One Nation–One Port Process to allow online submission and issuance of port clearance certificates ('The minister also launched an e-port clearance portal aligned with the One Nation–One Port Process').
• The MoPSW inaugurated the Enterprise Business System, a SAP-based digital platform developed at a cost of ₹45 crore to integrate finance, port operations, and human resources ('Sonowal also inaugurated the Enterprise Business System, a SAP-based digital platform developed at a cost of ₹45 crore').
• The projects were officially announced on January 9, 2026, as part of efforts to modernise ports and improve ease of doing business ('Published On Jan 9, 2026 at 08:46 AM IST').

National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) to provide integrated online platform for security agencies

Key Updates:

• Union home minister Amit Shah launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), which is a two-way comprehensive and integrated online platform.
• The NIDMS will be available to National Investigation Agency (NIA), anti-terrorism squads , state police forces and central armed police forces.
• The database available with NSG contains data related to all bomb explosions since 1999 and will now be made available to police forces and relevant agencies through the NIDMS.
• NIDMS will become a robust platform for accurately analysing the patterns of bomb explosions that have occurred so far, the modus operandi and the explosives used.
• The platform will strengthen the process of collecting, standardising, integrating and securely sharing IED-related data.

Pankhudi Portal Launched to Streamline Non-Monetary Contributions for Women & Child Welfare

Key Updates:

• The Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi launched 'Pankhudi', a portal to facilitate contributions by individuals, NGOs and corporates to government initiatives for early childhood care and women empowerment.
• The portal will streamline voluntary and institutional contributions across key thematic areas, including nutrition, health, early childhood care and education (ECCE), child welfare, protection and rehabilitation, and women's safety and empowerment.
• The portal does not allow monetary contributions and is described as a 'non-monetary, transparent, and result-oriented' platform.
• Contributors can register on the portal, identify initiatives, submit proposals, and track the status of their contributions through clearly defined approval workflows.

IREDA MoU Performance Review 2024-25: 96.42/100 Score

[Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)]

Key Updates:

• IREDA secured an ‘Excellent’ MoU rating for the fifth consecutive year with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), scoring 96.42 out of 100.
• Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi stated the sustained top-tier performance reflects the organisation’s institutional strength, reform-driven governance, and professional execution.
• IREDA’s CMD Shri Pradip Kumar Das said the recognition is a testament to the dedication of employees, trust of stakeholders, and consistent guidance of the Government of India.

India unveils Mission Sudarshan Chakra to boost indigenous defence capabilities

Key Updates:

• Mission Sudarshan Chakra was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025.
• The mission was announced during the Prime Minister's Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
• It aims to ensure defence systems are entirely researched, developed and manufactured within India.
• The programme seeks to anticipate future warfare scenarios through predictive and advanced technologies.
• By 2035, the mission aims to establish a comprehensive national security shield covering both strategic and civilian assets.
• Mission Sudarshan Chakra gained prominence in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

United States Warns India of Higher Tariffs Over Continued Russian Oil Imports

[United States]

Key Updates:

• United States (U.S.) president Donald Trump warned on January 4 that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian goods if New Delhi does not stop buying Russian oil.
• At present, Indian shipments face a cumulative 50% import tariff, with half of that directly linked to India’s continued purchases of Russian crude.
• U.S. senator Lindsey Graham is pushing legislation that would impose sweeping secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days.
• Indian exports to the U.S. fell 20.7% between May and November 2025, and a further escalation in tariffs could deepen the decline.
• As tariff threats harden into policy, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) says India can no longer afford strategic ambiguity.

Russia uses Oreshnik missile in strikes on Kyiv and Lviv

[Russia]

Key Updates:

• Russia that it had used the Oreshnik missile amid a barrage of overnight strikes on Kyiv and Lviv in western Ukraine.
• Ukraine’s Air Force later said the missile travelled at a speed of 13,000km/h (more than 8,000mph).
• Putin has said that the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile is impossible to intercept because of speeds reportedly more than 10 times the speed of sound.
• EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the reported Oreshnik strike was meant as a warning to Europe and the US.

Folic acid supplementation prevents over 70% of Spina Bifida cases

Key Updates:

• Spina Bifida is a birth defect of the spinal cord that causes serious childhood paralysis and occurs in more than 25,000 children in India each year, making the country home to one of the highest prevalence rates of this condition in the world.
• Since 1991, the fact that pre-conceptional intake of folic acid by women can prevent more than 70% of Spina Bifida cases has been known, after the results of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Vitamin Study were published in The Lancet.
• In India, in contrast, the prevalence rate remains unacceptably high, at about 4 per 1,000, primarily because no such efforts have been undertaken.
• Additionally, affected children may have associated problems such as excessive water in the brain (hydrocephalus), urinary and bowel incontinence (lack of control) and orthopaedic issues such as club feet, and other medical problems.
• A preliminary trial for tea fortification (results of which were published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health) found that tea could potentially be vehicle for fortification with folate and vitamin B12 in India, in order to help eliminate haematological and neurological complications.
• It is only efforts such as these that will contribute toward the primary prevention of Spina Bifida and anencephaly, averting stillbirths, and under-five deaths due to these birth defects says Vijaya Kancherla, director, Center for Spina Bifida Prevention (CSBP) at Emory University, U.S.
• Each rupee spent on prevention in this regard can help save more than 100 rupees required for treatment and rehabilitation.

Tamil Nadu Forest staff deploy M-STrIPES app for tiger census in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

[Tamil Nadu]

Key Updates:

• Forest staff will use the Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) app to record census data.
• The All India Tiger Estimation Survey 2026 in Anamalai Tiger Reserve begins Wednesday, covering 115 transect lines with over 340 staff.
• Previous census identified 25 tigers in ATR and seven to eight shared between ATR and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.

Senapati Forest Division launches PRA exercise to rejuvenate Barak River watershed

Key Updates:

• The Senapati Forest Division launched a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercise at Saranamai village under the Barak catchment area.
• The PRA exercise involved mapping of local resources, land-use patterns, wealth ranking, matrix ranking, timeline and SWOT analysis of the village.
• The baseline data generated will help formulate a detailed action plan under the new CAMPA scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
• Barak River originates at Liyai Khullen village of Senapati District and drains into the Bay of Bengal as river Meghna in Bangladesh.
• The Barak basin is the second largest basin in North-East India and is fed by tributaries including the Makru, Irang, Tuivai.
• Threats to the Barak basin include forest fires, floods, bank erosion, deforestation, shifting cultivation, soil erosion, landslides, and lack of awareness.

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (Rubin) discovers fastest-spinning large asteroid

[United States]

Key Updates:

• Astronomers analyzing data from the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (Rubin) have discovered the fastest-ever spinning asteroid with a diameter over half a kilometer.
• The identified asteroid, named 2025 MN45, is 710 meters (0.44 miles) in diameter and completes a full rotation every 1.88 minutes.
• This is the first published, peer-reviewed scientific paper that uses data from the Rubin Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera, which is the largest digital camera in the world.
• The study identified 19 newly discovered fast rotators that are all longer than 90 meters (100 yards), with most located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
• Scientists calculate that 2025 MN45 must have a cohesive strength similar to that of solid rock to remain intact while spinning at such high speeds.
• Rubin is a joint program of the NSF NOIRLab (NOIRLab) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC).
• The LSST is a 10-year mission designed to repeatedly scan the southern hemisphere night sky to create a time-lapse record of the universe.

India establishes National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) for air pollution monitoring

Key Updates:

• India has established the world's second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in New Delhi.
• The NESL will develop testing and calibration facilities for air pollution monitoring equipment to reduce dependence on foreign certification systems.
• At present, the United Kingdom (UK) is the only other country in the world to possess such a laboratory.
• The facility aims to address measurement anomalies caused by high dust load, humidity, and temperature differences prevalent in Indian environmental conditions.
• The laboratory will provide validated performance data for the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), industrial emission audits, and smart-city monitoring networks.
• Union Science & Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the laboratory during the 80th Foundation Day celebrations of CSIR-NPL.

Govt to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication to cut crashes

Key Updates:

• The government will soon roll out vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology which will allow cars to “talk” to each other and alert drivers during contingencies.
• The technology features an On Board Unit (OBU) installed in cars for wireless data exchange between vehicles, enabling sharing of real-time information like speed, location, acceleration, braking etc.
• The telecommunications department will provide free spectrum under its national frequency allocation plan for the units.
• A joint task force has agreed in-principle for the use of 30 MHz (5.875-5.905 GHz) for V2V purposes.

TEC and IIT Kanpur ink MoU to craft India-specific telecom standards and drive 6G, AI, NTN, IoT, Digital Twin, Metaverse and Quantum Communication research

[IIT Kanpur]

Key Updates:

• The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) will jointly develop 'India-specific standards and testing frameworks for emerging and future communication technologies, including 6G, Artificial Intelligence in Telecom, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twin, Metaverse, and Quantum Communication.'
• The collaboration will enhance India's active participation and leadership in global standard-setting and radiocommunication bodies such as ITU-T, ITU-R, 3GPP, and other relevant international forums.
• Joint research will target AI/ML for network automation, optimization and intelligent management, with a roadmap towards AI-native capabilities for future networks.
• Studies will cover satellite communication systems, NTNs, HAPS and satellite-terrestrial integration, including disaster-resilient and emergency connectivity solutions.
• The partnership strengthens indigenous research, design and manufacturing in telecom, developing India-specific standards, test frameworks and home-grown solutions that bolster national self-reliance, secure critical communications infrastructure and reduce dependence on imports.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) deploys PARAM SHAKTI supercomputer at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

[Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)]

Key Updates:

• PARAM SHAKTI hosts the indigenous PARAM RUDRA system and delivers a peak computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops.
• The facility runs on open-source software including AlmaLinux and an indigenously developed system software stack by C-DAC.
• The system supports research applications in aerospace engineering, materials science, climate modelling, combustion studies, molecular dynamics, nuclear sciences, and drug discovery.

World Hindi Day 2026 observed on January 10

Key Updates:

• World Hindi Day 2026 will be observed on January 10.
• The date marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur in 1975.
• World Hindi Day is officially observed by the Government of India, mainly through Indian embassies and missions overseas.
• Hindi Diwas is observed on September 14 and marks the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as an official language of India in 1949.

Delhi World Book Fair 2024: Free Entry, Indian Military History Theme

[Delhi]

Key Updates:

• The 53rd Delhi World Book Fair is being organised by National Book Trust (NBT) and co-organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
• The fair is being inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
• Entry to the event is free for the first time in history.
• The theme pavilion is titled 'Indian Military History: Valour & Wisdom @75'.
• Spain is the focus country and Qatar the guest of honour.
• Qatar’s ambassador is His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Jabir Al Jaber.

Indian ambassador to Bhutan explores Odisha’s ancient Buddhist heritage

[Bhutan]

Key Updates:

• India’s ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, visited the historic Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri, known as the ‘Diamond Triangle’ in Jajpur district.
• At the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) museum in Ratnagiri, Arya explored a vast collection of 3,535 Buddhist antiquities, with 244 items on display across four galleries.
• During his visit to the museum at Lalitgiri, the ambassador paid respect to the relic of Lord Buddha kept in a casket in the museum.

98th Academy Awards nominations announcement on January 22

Key Updates:

• Five Indian films, including Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, Sister Midnight, Mahavatar Narsimha, Tanvi the Great, and Tourist Family, have secured eligibility for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound is India’s official submission and has been shortlisted among the top 15 finalists in the Best International Feature category.
• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) requires films to complete the confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry (RAISE) form to meet eligibility requirements for the Best Picture race.
• Final nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, with 10 nominees selected for Best Picture and five for other categories.
• Bollywood actor Dharmendra (1935-2025), widely known as the 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, passed away.

Sanitation Worker Unveils Book on President Draupadi Murmu

[Andhra Pradesh]

Key Updates:

• The biography titled 'Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Draupadi Murmu' was authored by former MP and academician Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
• The book release took place under a tree on the Andhra University campus in Visakhapatnam.
• A sanitation worker employed at Andhra University unveiled the book in a symbolic gesture underscoring social inclusion.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas observed on January 9

Key Updates:

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9.
• It was first celebrated on January 9, 2003.
• January 9 commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915.

Uttarakhand Police secures top rank in ICJS 2.0 national rankings

[Uttarakhand]

Key Updates:

• Uttarakhand ranked first in the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 national ranking with a score of 93.46, followed by Haryana at 93.41 and Assam at 93.16.
• The ranking was released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as part of its monthly Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) and ICJS Progress Dashboard Report.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs has set a target to fully operationalize ICJS 2.0 by 2026, integrating police, courts, prosecution, prisons, forensics, and fingerprint databases on a single digital platform.
• A 112-member team of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) received medals and commendation certificates from the Uttar Pradesh Government for crowd control and rescue operations during Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025.
• The Uttarakhand Police is implementing advanced digital modules such as e-Sakshya, e-Summons, and Nyaya Shruti to reinforce the justice delivery system under the 'One Data, One Entry' principle.