Daily Current Affairs (10 January 2026) for UPSC, SSC, Banking, IBPS & More
This Daily Current Affairs update for 10 January 2026 covers key national policies, economy, banking, science & technology, awards, and important days, curated for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence, and State PSC exams. It presents facts in an exam-oriented, easy-revision format.
📘 Detailed Current Affairs Explanation (10 January 2026)
1. Introduction – Why in News?
Current Affairs of 10 January 2026 are dominated by:
- Major infrastructure and digital governance launches
- Telecom & deep-tech policy initiatives
- Economic growth projections
- Important appointments, awards, and science advancements
These topics are high-weight areas in prelims and mains of competitive exams.
2. NATIONAL AFFAIRS
🚢 Port Infrastructure & Digital Governance Push
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched port projects worth ₹235 crore in Tamil Nadu under the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” initiative.
Key Highlights
- Locations: Chennai Port & Kamarajar Port
- Digital Launch: e-Port Clearance Portal
- Objective: Faster port clearance under One Nation–One Port Process
Exam Table – Port Projects
| Port | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Chennai Port | ₹129.36 crore |
| Kamarajar Port | ₹105.64 crore |
| Total | ₹235 crore |
📡 Telecom & Digital Connectivity
- Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) signed MoU with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Focus: 6G, AI/ML in Telecom, Non-Terrestrial Networks
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) approved RANext Technologies as Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA)
🛡️ National Security & Counter-Terrorism
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of National Security Guard (NSG).
Why Important for Exams?
- AI-enabled national repository
- Supports One Nation, One Data
- Integrated with ICJS-2
🌍 Science Diplomacy
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) launched Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) 2026.
👩👧 Women & Child Development
Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched PANKHUDI Portal:
- Integrated CSR & partnership platform
- Linked with Mission Shakti, Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya
🆔 Aadhaar Awareness
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched Aadhaar mascot “Udai” to improve citizen outreach.
✈️ Aviation
Akasa Air became the 5th Indian airline to join International Air Transport Association (IATA).
3. BANKING & FINANCE
💰 MSME Credit Boost
Axis Finance Limited launched Vyapar Business Loan:
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh
- Target: Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs)
4. ECONOMY & BUSINESS
📈 GDP Growth Projections
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects India GDP growth at 6.6% (2026)
- State Bank of India (SBI) projects FY26 growth at 7.5%
Exam Table – Growth Comparison
| Agency | Growth Projection |
|---|---|
| UN-DESA (2026) | 6.6% |
| SBI (FY26) | 7.5% |
| RBI | 7.3% |
5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
🎬 Indian Cinema at Oscars
Five Indian films qualified for Best Picture eligibility at the 98th Academy Awards by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
⚡ Renewable Energy
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency secured “Excellent” MoU rating (96.42) from MNRE for FY25.
6. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
🖥️ Supercomputing Power
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology inaugurated Param Shakti supercomputer at Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
- Powered by PARAM Rudra
- Peak: 3.1 petaflops
7. BOOKS & AUTHORS
A Telugu biography on Droupadi Murmu titled Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam was released in Visakhapatnam.
8. IMPORTANT DAYS
🇮🇳 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – 9 January
- Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa (1915)
- Nodal Ministry: MEA
9. STATE NEWS
🚀 Deep-Tech Policy
Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin unveiled India’s first Deep-Tech Startup Policy.
⚖️ Judiciary
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta appointed Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
📌 One-Liner Points for Quick Revision
- ₹235 crore port projects launched under Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports.
- e-Port Clearance Portal supports One Nation–One Port.
- TEC–IIT Kanpur MoU focuses on 6G & AI telecom.
- NIDMS is India’s national AI-based IED data platform.
- PANKHUDI Portal integrates CSR for women & child welfare.
- UIDAI mascot “Udai” enhances Aadhaar awareness.
- Akasa Air is India’s 5th IATA member airline.
- Axis Finance launched Vyapar Loan for MSEs.
- UN-DESA projects India GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026.
- SBI pegs FY26 GDP growth at 7.5%.
- Five Indian films eligible for Oscars 2026.
- IREDA scored 96.42 in MoU performance.
- Param Shakti supercomputer inaugurated at IIT Madras.
- Pravasi Bharatiya Divas observed on 9 January.
- Tamil Nadu launched India’s first Deep-Tech Startup Policy.
❓ Exam-Oriented FAQs
Q1. Who launched the e-Port Clearance Portal?
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Q2. What is NIDMS?
A national AI-enabled IED data repository developed by NSG.
Q3. Which airline became the 5th Indian IATA member?
Akasa Air.
Q4. UN-DESA projected India’s GDP growth for 2026 at?
6.6%.
Q5. What is Param Shakti?
A 3.1 petaflop supercomputing facility at IIT Madras.
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