Current affairs and GK Updates 25/01/2026
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK updates for January 25, 2026, specifically prepared for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railway exam preparation.
National & Polity
16th National Voters' Day (NVD): Observed across India to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (established Jan 25, 1950).
2026 Theme: "My India, My Vote" with the tagline "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy".
Event: President Droupadi Murmu presided over the national-level function in New Delhi, handing over Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to newly enrolled young electors.
Padma Awards 2026 Announced: On the eve of Republic Day, the Government of India announced the list of 131 recipients (5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri).
Padma Vibhushan Highlights: Awarded to actor Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous), former Kerala CM V.S. Achuthanandan (Posthumous), and legendary violinist Ms. N. Rajam.
Padma Bhushan Highlights: Awarded to former SC Judge K.T. Thomas and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj.
Gallantry Awards Approved: President Droupadi Murmu approved 70 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces personnel.
Kirti Chakra: Awarded to Major Arshdeep Singh, Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba Singh, and Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair.
Sikkim Police Honoured: The Ministry of Home Affairs conferred the President’s Police Colour Award (Nishaan) to the Sikkim Police for outstanding service, making them the 3rd state in the Northeast to receive this honor.
IICDEM 2026: The Election Commission of India successfully concluded the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi, signing an MoU with Namibia for cooperation in election management.
International & Defence
USA Officially Withdraws from WHO: The United States completed its mandatory one-year notice period and officially exited the World Health Organization in January 2026.
Gulfood 2026: For the first time, India has been named the Partner Country for Gulfood, the world's largest food and beverage trade show held in Dubai (Jan 26–30).
Military Quantum Mission: The government released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework to integrate quantum technology across four pillars: Communication, Computing, Sensing, and Materials.
Operation Sindoor: The President approved "Mentioned-in-Despatches" for personnel involved in critical military operations, including Operation Sindoor and Operation Snow Leopard.
Economy & Infrastructure
NITI Aayog Decarbonisation Roadmaps: Released landmark reports outlining "Green Transition" roadmaps for India's Cement, Aluminium, and MSME sectors to achieve net-zero goals.
PLI Scheme for White Goods: The Ministry of Commerce selected five major companies (including Kirloskar Pneumatic and Godrej & Boyce) for the 4th round of the PLI scheme, targeting domestic production of ACs and LED lights.
EPFO 3.0 Launched: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation entered a new phase of digital reforms aimed at simplifying access, enhancing portability, and introducing a centralized core banking-style solution.
Inland Waterways (IWDC 3.0): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the 3rd IWDC meeting in Kochi, approving projects worth over ₹1,500 crore for river-led economic development.
Science, Environment & Sports
Gaganyaan Update: ISRO successfully tested the Drogue Parachutes, a critical component for stabilizing the crew module during re-entry for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.
Agarwood Scheme: The Union Minister for DoNER laid the foundation stone for the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme in the Northeast.
Padma Awards (Sports): * Padma Shri: Awarded to cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, and Georgian wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili (Posthumous).Read the complete list of Padma winners.
Death of a Legend: Veteran cricket administrator Inderjit Singh Bindra (former BCCI President) passed away at the age of 84 on January 25.
IND vs NZ T20 Series: The 3rd T20I of the 5-match series was held at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati.
Important Days (January 25)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| National Voters' Day | 16th edition; marks the foundation of the ECI (1950). |
| National Tourism Day | Observed to raise awareness about the importance of tourism for the economy. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
ECI Foundation: Established on January 25, 1950.
Article 326: Grants the Right to Vote based on universal adult suffrage.
Padma Awards Origin: Instituted in 1954; not considered "titles" under Article 18 of the Constitution.
White Goods: Refers to heavy consumer durables like ACs, refrigerators, and washing machines.
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