EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (2 January 2026)

1. 🇮🇳National

• Kushavati District: The Goa government, led by CM Pramod Sawant, has officially announced the creation of 'Kushavati' as the state’s third administrative district.

• 8th State Pay Commission: Assam has become the first Indian state to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, ahead of the expiry of the previous term.

• Parvati–Arga Sanctuary: The Ministry of Environment has declared the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) to boost wetland conservation.

• Vande Bharat Progress: The Vande Bharat Sleeper train successfully achieved a trial speed of 180 km/ph, marking a major milestone for Indian Railways.

2. 🌍International

• Oreshnik Missile Deployment: Russia has officially deployed the nuclear-capable 'Oreshnik' intermediate-range ballistic missile system in Belarus.

• Operation Sagar Bandhu: Sri Lanka formally honoured India for its large-scale humanitarian assistance provided during the recent Cyclone Ditwah.

• Space Milestone 2026: India (Gaganyaan) and the USA (Artemis-II) are set to launch landmark human spaceflight missions later this year.

3. 💰Economy

• GDP Growth Outlook: Economists project India's economy to remain resilient with a growth forecast of above 7% for 2026, despite global geopolitical tensions.

• Digital Peaks: India recorded a new all-time high in digital payment transactions and industrial output in the first week of 2026.

• Manufacturing Surge: Reports indicate that India is on track to become a global secondary production base for Apple’s iPhone, shifting from mere assembly to deep component manufacturing.

4. 🗓️Date’s importance

• Science Fiction Day: Celebrated annually on 2 January to mark the birth anniversary of Isaac Asimov, one of the most influential sci-fi writers in history.

• Bharat Ratna Anniversary: On this day in 1954, India's highest civilian awards—the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan—were established.

• Luna 1 Launch (1959): The Soviet Union launched Luna 1, the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon and orbit the Sun.

5. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Isaac Asimov: A world-renowned American author and biochemist (born 2 Jan 1920). He is famous for his "Three Laws of Robotics" and the Foundation series, profoundly impacting modern technology and science fiction.

6. 🏅Sports

• Kaamya Karthikeyan: The 18-year-old Indian mountaineer scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian and second-youngest woman globally to ski to the South Pole.

• Amieyra Khoslla: The 14-year-old sensation won the gold medal in the Youth Girls (U-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship.

• Doug Bracewell: The former New Zealand pacer has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

7. 🏆Awards

• Asia Cup Silver: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured the Silver Medal at the Women’s Asia Cup, finishing as runners-up in a high-intensity final.

• National Climbing Honours: Recognition for young climbers was the highlight of the recently concluded 29th National Sport Climbing Championship in India.

8. ⭐️Other important significance

• Chiron Direct 2026: In the field of astrology and psychology, 2 January 2026 marks the date Chiron (the 'Wounded Healer') moves direct in Aries, symbolising a collective focus on mental clarity and self-worth.

• Brooklyn Bridge (1870): Construction on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge began on this day, revolutionising civil engineering.

📚Word of the day

• Tenacious (Adjective)

• Meaning: Holding fast; persistent; stubborn or determined.

• Synonyms: Resolute, Steadfast, Persistent.

• Antonyms: Irresolute, Yielding, Weak.