Source: PIB Context: The 3rd edition of the Indian Lighthouse Festival (ILF 3.0) was held from January 9–10, 2026, at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. About the Festival Key Highlights
Indian Army Conducts First MCF Exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’
Source: PIB Context: The Indian Army conducted its first-ever Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’ on January 8–9, 2026, at Diggi Range, Khadki Military Station, Pune, under the Southern Command. Key Details
PSLV Mission-C62
Source: TH Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a second consecutive setback as the PSLV-C62 mission failed after the rocket deviated from its intended flight path during the third stage, resulting in the loss of 16 satellites, including EOS-N1 (Anvesha). Mission Details EOS-N1 (Anvesha)
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025
Context: Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025, as a major reform aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the National Education Policy 2020. Key Objectives Institutional Framework VBSA will function through three vertical councils: Major Changes Proposed Coverage
National Youth Day – Swami Vivekananda Jayanti (12 January)
Context: Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary on 12 January is observed as National Youth Day. Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to his role in awakening India’s spiritual and national consciousness. About Swami Vivekananda
DRDO Successfully Tests Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
Source: TOI Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed third-generation Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) on Sunday. About MPATGM
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
Context: An opinion article by Aparna Sharma highlights how Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement, made fully operational at COP29, offers India a strategic opportunity to accelerate low-carbon growth, attract climate finance, and strengthen global partnerships. What is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement? India’s Entry into Article 6 Why Article 6 is Important for India
Retail Inflation Rises to 3-Month High in December 2025
Source: TH Context: India’s retail inflation (CPI) rose to a three-month high of 1.33% in December 2025, remaining below the lower tolerance level of 2% set by the Reserve Bank of India. What is Retail Inflation? Retail inflation measures the rate at which prices of goods and services bought by households rise over time. In India, it is tracked using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
SEBI’s Proposed Trading Rules Revamp
Source: Mint Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper proposing a major overhaul of trading regulations by simplifying legacy rules and delegating greater supervisory powers to stock exchanges. What is Being Proposed? Key Proposed Changes Shift in Regulatory Approach
RBI Tightens Digital Oversight on Compliance, Outsourcing and AI
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signalled stricter supervisory scrutiny over banks’ digital operations, compliance practices, third-party outsourcing and use of artificial intelligence, as financial systems become faster, more interconnected and technology-driven. Three Key Regulatory Expectations 1. Continuous Compliance (Not Episodic) 2. Stronger Oversight of Third-Party Arrangements 3. Heightened Scrutiny of AI and Analytics
