Source: IE Context: India will be invited next month to join “Pax Silica”, a U.S.-led multilateral initiative focused on cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence, according to incoming U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Pax Silica Pax Silica is a U.S.-led multilateral initiative for cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at strengthening secure, resilient, and trusted technology supply chains amid geopolitical and trade disruptions.

Context: Union Minister Chirag Paswan (Ministry of Food Processing Industries) inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in January 2026. About Indusfood 2026 Major Initiatives Launched

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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