📘 1️⃣ Introduction – Why This Week Matters for Exams

The second week of January 2026 witnessed high-impact developments in governance, economy, defence preparedness, banking digitisation, space science, sports achievements, and international relations.
These topics are frequently tested in prelims (facts, reports, schemes) and mains (analysis, significance, governance & economy linkages).

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📌 2️⃣ Explanation / Main Content (Week-Wise Consolidation)

🇮🇳 National Affairs

🔹 Cultural, Governance & Infrastructure Highlights

• Promotion of Classical Indian Languages:
  Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 literary works in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil and Indian Sign Language (Tirukkural), promoting linguistic heritage and inclusive education.
• PM Narendra Modi’s Gujarat Visit (10–12 Jan):
  • Somnath Swabhiman Parv (1000 years of Somnath attack, 75 years of reconstruction)
  • Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference – Rajkot
  • Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Metro Phase-2 inauguration
  • International Kite Festival 2026 with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
• Indian Railways Electrification:
  Achieved 99.2% electrification of broad-gauge network by Nov 2025—key for green mobility.

🏦 Banking & Finance

• Digital Rupee Integration:
  HDFC Bank integrated CBDC (e₹) into SmartGateway with zero merchant transaction cost.
• India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van:
  Launched by Tripura Gramin Bank (“TGB on Wheels”) with NABARD support.
• RBI Actions:
  • Cancellation of CoR of 35 NBFCs for non-compliance
  • Approvals to fintech firms for Payment Aggregator services
• Gold ETFs Growth:
  India became the 6th largest gold ETF holder globally (95 tonnes).

📊 Economy & Business

• GDP & Inflation Indicators:
  • FY26 Real GDP growth projected at 7.4% (NSO FAE)
  • Retail inflation (Dec 2025): 1.33%
• NITI Aayog Trade Watch Quarterly (Q1 FY26):
  India’s trade deficit stood at USD 21 billion.
• Energy & Industry:
  • HPCL commissioned the world’s first LC-Max Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag
  • India’s non-fossil fuel capacity crossed 266.78 GW

🪖 Defence & Security

• Pinaka MLRS Overhaul:
  Indian Army placed PPP-based order with Tata Advanced Systems (80% indigenisation).
• DRDO Developments:
  • 68th Foundation Day marked with approvals worth ₹1.30 lakh crore
  • Successful test of 3rd-Gen MPATGM
  • Scramjet engine tested beyond Mach 5
• Exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’:
  India’s first Military–Civil Fusion exercise held in Pune.

🚀 Science & Technology

• Space & Astronomy:
  • PSLV-C62 anomaly after 3rd stage (loss of 16 satellites)
  • World’s first lunar time-keeping software LTE440 developed by Chinese scientists
  • NASA discovered starless gas cloud ‘Cloud-9’
• Supercomputing & AI:
  • ‘Param Shakti’ supercomputer inaugurated at IIT Madras
  • Indian scientists modelled the Mpemba Effect

🌍 International Affairs

• USA Withdraws from International Bodies:
  Exit from International Solar Alliance under “America First” policy.
• UN Declaration:
  2026 declared International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists.

🏆 Awards, Sports & Appointments

• Awards:
  • IRFC received ‘Excellent’ DPE rating (5th consecutive year)
  • Shrinivas Dempo honoured with Italy’s Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia
• Sports:
  • Alyssa Healy retired from international cricket
  • Virat Kohli became 2nd highest international run-scorer
  • Karnataka topped Khelo India Beach Games 2026
• Appointments:
  • Dina Powell McCormick – President & Vice Chairman, Meta
  • Justice Revati Mohite-Dere – 1st Woman CJ, Meghalaya HC
  • Gagan Narang – Director, National Olympic Academy

🕊️ Obituaries

• Thomas Kuthiravattam – Former MP from Kerala
• Davinder Singh Garcha – Hockey Olympian
• Ecologist Madhav Gadgil – Father of modern Indian ecology

📊 3️⃣ Exam-Friendly Tables

🔹 Key Economic Indicators (Week)

🔹 Important Defence Developments

⭐ 4️⃣ Key Highlights / Important Points

• Railways achieved near-complete electrification
• India strengthened defence indigenisation via PPP
• CBDC adoption expanded in banking ecosystem
• Space & AI developments remained exam-relevant
• Sports retirements & records dominated headlines

🧠 5️⃣ Additional Notes (Static GK Linkage)

• CBDC → Monetary policy & digital economy
• Rail electrification → Climate & sustainable transport
• UN International Years → Frequently asked in prelims
• Defence PPP → Aatmanirbhar Bharat linkage

📌 One-Liner Points for Quick Weekly Revision

1. Railways electrified 99.2% of its broad-gauge network
2. FY26 GDP growth estimated at 7.4% by NSO
3. Retail inflation stood at 1.33% in Dec 2025
4. HPCL commissioned world’s first LC-Max facility
5. India became 6th largest gold ETF holder
6. PSLV-C62 failed after third stage
7. LTE440 is world’s first lunar time software
8. Tripura Gramin Bank launched solar ATM van
9. India crossed 266.78 GW non-fossil capacity
10. USA exited International Solar Alliance
11. DRDO tested 3rd-Gen MPATGM successfully
12. Virat Kohli became 2nd highest run scorer
13. Alyssa Healy retired from international cricket
14. Justice Revati Mohite-Dere became Meghalaya HC CJ
15. 2026 declared International Year of Rangelands

❓ FAQs – Exam Oriented

Q1. What was India’s projected GDP growth for FY26?
👉 7.4% (NSO First Advance Estimates)

Q2. Which bank integrated Digital Rupee into payments?
👉 HDFC Bank

Q3. What is LC-Max technology used for?
👉 Upgrading low-value crude residue into high-value fuels

Q4. Which mission faced anomaly in January 2026?
👉 PSLV-C62

Q5. Which UN theme was announced for 2026?
👉 International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists

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