EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (13 January 2026)

1) 🇮🇳National

• Speed Post 24 & 48 Launched: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched "Speed Post 24" and "Speed Post 48" to ensure document and parcel delivery within 24 and 48 hours respectively, modernizing India Post's reliability.
• Non-Fossil Fuel Milestone: India’s non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 266.78 GW in 2025, a 22.6% growth. Solar energy leads the expansion, contributing to the 2030 target of 500 GW.
• Justice Revati Mohite-Dere: Sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. The oath was administered by Governor C.H. Vijayashankar.
• Exercise Sanjha Shakti: The Indian Army’s Southern Command conducted a large-scale military-civil fusion exercise in Pune to enhance synergy between the army and 16 civilian agencies.
• Lighthouse Museum: An MoU was signed between Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and DGLL to develop a Lighthouse Museum in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

2) 🌍International

• India-Germany 75 Years: PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. Germany also announced Visa-Free transit for Indian passport holders.
• India-Israel Fisheries Tie-up: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh is visiting Israel (Jan 13–15) to participate in the "Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security" and strengthen cooperation in aquaculture technology.
• US Ambassador to India: Sergio Gor formally assumed charge as the US Ambassador to India after presenting his credentials in New Delhi.
• Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka: The first India-funded Bailey bridge was opened for traffic in cyclone-hit areas of Sri Lanka to restore connectivity.

3) 💰Economy

• Orange Economy Growth: PM Narendra Modi highlighted India’s remarkable growth in the "Orange Economy" (creative economy), emphasizing its roots in Indian culture and innovation.
• Budget 2026 Forecast: Reports suggest the government may peg nominal GDP growth for FY27 at 10%, aiming for a robust economic momentum despite global headwinds.
• Indusfood 2026: Union Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood in Greater Noida, Asia’s premier food and beverage sourcing trade show.
• Seafood Exports: India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹62,408 crore during 2024-25, marking significant growth in the primary sector.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• Lohri Festival: Celebrated primarily in Northern India (Punjab and Haryana), Lohri marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the harvest season. It is traditionally observed by lighting bonfires and offering harvested crops.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Davinder Singh Garcha: The former Indian Hockey player and 1980 Moscow Olympics Gold Medalist passed away at the age of 73. He was a recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Award (2021).

6) 🏅Sports

• Virat Kohli’s Milestone: Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 28,000 runs across all formats in international cricket.
• National Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen clinched titles in their respective categories at the National Boxing Championships.
• Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in a heated final to claim the trophy, with Raphinha scoring twice.

7) 🏆Awards

• 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor: NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang was awarded the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor (including a $2 million prize) for his contribution to accelerated computing and AI.
• Sangita Kalanidhi 2026: Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar was honored with the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award by the Madras Music Academy.
• 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar: Conferred upon 100 railway officials by Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for excellence in safety, innovation, and infrastructure.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• AI in Education: NCERT launched a four-day AI learning programme for Mathematics to help teachers create diagnostic assessments and identify learning gaps in students.
• National PNG Drive 2.0: GAIL and PNGRB launched the #NonStopZindagi campaign to promote the use of Piped Natural Gas across India.

📚Word of the day

• Querencia (Noun)
• Meaning: A place where one feels safe and at home; a place where one's strength is drawn from.
• Example: After a long week of travel, the quiet corner of the library became his querencia.