🧊 1. Cold Wave Forces School Closures in Multiple States
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Several states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Jharkhand announced temporary school closures due to severe cold wave and dense fog conditions affecting normal life.
🔥 2. Australia Issues Extreme Heat & Bushfire Warning
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Australian authorities issued “upper-end extreme” fire danger alerts in Victoria and South Australia as temperatures crossed 40°C, increasing the risk of bushfires.
💰 3. Union Budget 2026 Expected in Early February
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Government sources indicated that the Union Budget 2026 is likely to be presented on 1 February 2026, with the Budget Session of Parliament expected to begin in late January.
⚖️ 4. Supreme Court Expands Interpretation of Terrorism
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment broadening the interpretation of “terrorist acts,” strengthening legal tools against organized violence and security threats.
🌍 5. UN Security Council Meets on West Asia Situation
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
The UN Security Council held a special meeting to discuss escalating tensions in West Asia, focusing on ceasefire efforts and humanitarian assistance.
🤝 6. ASEAN Nations Push Regional Economic Cooperation
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
ASEAN member countries discussed strengthening trade connectivity and regional supply chains, aligning with India’s Act East Policy.
🐍 7. New Snake Species Discovered in Mizoram
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
Scientists announced the discovery of a new reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram, highlighting India’s rich biodiversity.
🐯 8. Tiger Cub Relocated for Conservation in Maharashtra
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
A rescued tiger cub was relocated to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary as part of wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts.
🪖 9. Indian Army Declares 2026 as “Year of Networking”
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
The Indian Army officially designated 2026 as the “Year of Networking and Data-Centricity” to enhance digital integration and battlefield communication.
🌏 10. Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Tottori Region
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit parts of western Japan, including Tottori and Shimane prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
🗳️ 11. Myanmar Continues Multi-Phase General Elections
📅 Date: January 2026 (Ongoing)
Myanmar’s general elections are being conducted in multiple phases throughout January amid political uncertainty and international scrutiny.
🇩🇪 12. Political Coalition Shift in Germany’s Brandenburg
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
Germany witnessed a change in the governing coalition in Brandenburg state, reflecting evolving political dynamics ahead of European elections.
🌫️ 13. Dense Fog Disrupts Transport Across North India
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Severe fog reduced visibility in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, leading to delays in rail, road, and air transportation.
📘 14. UPSC Aspirants Flag Key GS-Relevant Issues
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Coaching institutions highlighted climate finance, judicial activism, internal security, and geopolitical tensions as key UPSC-relevant topics from recent news.
🏏 15. Bangladesh Flags Concerns Over T20 World Cup Travel
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
Bangladesh cricket authorities raised security-related concerns regarding participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup fixtures.
📉 16. European Central Bank Reviews Inflation Strategy
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
ECB officials discussed monetary policy options to control inflation while maintaining economic growth across the Eurozone.
🩺 17. National Siddha Day Observed in India
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
India observed National Siddha Day to promote awareness of the traditional Siddha system of medicine and its contributions to healthcare.
🧊 18. Antarctic Ice Core Drilling Milestone Achieved
📅 Date: 6 January 2026
Australia’s Antarctic program achieved progress under the Million Year Ice Core project, aiding long-term climate research.
📊 19. Global Climate Finance Talks Gain Momentum
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
Developed and developing nations held discussions on increasing climate finance commitments for adaptation and mitigation projects.
📅 20. Cold Wave Alerts Issued by IMD
📅 Date: 7 January 2026
The India Meteorological Department issued cold wave and frost warnings for northern and central India, advising precautionary measures.
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