Daily Current Affairs and General knoledge dated Jan 6, 2026
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for January 6, 2026, specifically prepared for UPSC,IBPS,SBI,SSC, Banking, and Railway exam preparation.
National & Polity
Suryastra Rocket System: The Indian Army signed a ₹293 crore contract with Pune-based private firm NIBE Limited (in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems).
Significance: It is India's first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
Range: Precision strikes at 150 km and 300 km.
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: Planned on the Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra) in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a 1,200 MW project to be developed by THDC India Ltd.
Rabies as a Notifiable Disease: Following the Delhi government's move, more states are reviewing the declaration of Rabies as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to ensure mandatory reporting by hospitals.
Electoral Roll Revision (SIR): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls became a flashpoint in West Bengal, with allegations regarding the use of mobile apps for data collection.
Economy & Banking
OPEC+ Production Policy: The OPEC+ alliance (12 OPEC members + 10 non-OPEC members) decided to keep oil production steady through Q1 2026, abandoning earlier plans to increase supply. This aims to stabilize global crude prices amid Middle East tensions.
PFRDA Reforms: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) approved a new Investment Management Fee (IMF) structure for the National Pension System (NPS), effective from April 1, 2026.
New Slab: Fees will be reduced for larger Assets Under Management (AUM), benefiting long-term subscribers.
Deep-Tech Startup Relaxation: The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) announced relaxed norms for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under the Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program.
International & Defence
India-US Strategic Framework: The TRUST Framework was upgraded to promote joint development in Semiconductors and AI. This follows the INDUS-X initiative which supports the collaborative manufacturing of GE F414 jet engines in India.
Taimoor Weapon System: Pakistan successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Taimoor, an air-launched cruise missile with a strike range of 600 km.
Venezuela Crisis: Following his detention by US forces, Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York court. The US continues to assert influence in Latin America under a revived Monroe Doctrine strategy.
Israel-Iran Conflict: Tensions remain high as the US dispatched a third aircraft carrier to the region following extensive Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.
Science, Environment & Sports
New Snake Species: A new species of non-venomous reed snake, named Calamaria mizoramensis, was discovered in Mizoram. It is nocturnal and semi-fossorial (lives underground).
3D Volcano Imaging: Scientists successfully used a dense seismic network and AI to create the first-ever 3D internal map of the Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico, revealing magma reservoirs 18 km below the crater.
72nd National Volleyball Tournament: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the tournament in Varanasi, which is scheduled from January 4 to 11, 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal became one of the first teams to announce its squad for the tournament (co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka), led by captain Rohit Paudel.
Important Days (January 6)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| World Day of War Orphans | Highlights the plight of children orphaned by conflict; first initiated by SOS Enfants en Detresse. |
| Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Commemorating the birth of the 10th Sikh Guru (Date varies by lunar calendar; observed Jan 6 in 2026). |
| National Technology Day (US) | Note: India celebrates its National Technology Day on May 11. |
Static GK & Exam Snippets
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): A protein made by the liver; its levels rise in response to inflammation in the body.
Lohit River: Known for its turbulent waters, it originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra.
Semicon India Programme: Managed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), it includes the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme for chip designers.
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