EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (06 January 2026)

1) 🇮🇳National

• Coast Guard Advancement: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa, India's first indigenously built Coast Guard pollution control vessel.

• Solar Innovation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration at CSIR-NPL to bolster renewable energy standards.

• Tribal Welfare: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONGC to enhance capacity building in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

• Governance Transparency: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the 'G RAM G Act' aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the MGNREGA scheme.

2) 🌍International

• UAE Leadership Milestone: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum marked his 20th anniversary as the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.

• Diplomatic Visit: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar commenced an official visit to France and Luxembourg to strengthen bilateral ties and textile cooperation.

• Ukraine Advisory: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland as an economic development adviser.

• Regional Unrest: Reports from Cuba indicate the death of 32 military and police personnel during a US military operation in Venezuela.

3) 💰Economy

• Stock Market: Indian benchmark indices saw a decline in early trade; the Sensex slipped to 85,636.05 and the Nifty fell to 26,297.60, primarily dragged down by the IT sector.

• Currency Update: The Indian Rupee weakened by 4 paise, trading at ₹90.24 against the US Dollar.

• Growth Projections: The World Bank maintained a 6.5% growth projection for India for 2026, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lifted its forecast to 7.2%.

• Energy Trade: India’s crude oil imports from Russia hit a six-month high in late 2025, maintaining its position as a top supplier.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• World Day for War Orphans: Observed annually on 6 January to raise awareness about the plight of children orphaned by global conflicts.

• Epiphany (Three Kings Day): Celebrated across Christian denominations, marking the revelation of God in human form and the visit of the Magi.

• Iraq Armed Forces Day: A national holiday in Iraq commemorating the activation of the Iraqi Army in 1921.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister celebrated his birthday; he is a key figure in Indian politics and former President of the BJP.

• Anamika Khanna: Renowned Indian designer gained international spotlight as Hollywood actor Tramell Tillman wore her customised ivory suit to the Critics' Choice Awards 2026.

6) 🏅Sports

• Khelo India Beach Games: The second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games commenced at Ghoghla Beach in Diu, featuring over 2,100 athletes.

• Ashes 2026: Joe Root and Travis Head dominated Day 2 of the fifth Test between Australia and England.

• Hockey India: Captain Savita Punia announced the team's primary target as winning gold at the upcoming Asian Games to secure direct Olympic qualification.

7) 🏆Awards

• Critics' Choice Awards 2026: Tramell Tillman won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Severance, making history as the first Black and openly gay person to win in this category.

• Corporate Excellence: Carnival Corporation's 'Celebration Key' won the Leading Edge Award for its Caribbean operations.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• AI Governance: Rajasthan hosted the 'Regional AI Impact Conference 2026' in Jaipur, focusing on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in public service delivery.

• Technology Milestone: Electronics production in India has reportedly increased six-fold over the last eleven years, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

📚Word of the day

• Herald: (Verb/Noun) - To be a sign that something is about to happen; a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.

• Example: The commissioning of 'Samudra Pratap' heralds a new era for India's maritime environmental protection.