1) 🇮🇳National

• Republic Day Aftermath: Following the 77th Republic Day parade, the double-humped Bactrian camels from Ladakh (named Galwan and Nubra) made history as the first of their species to debut at Kartavya Path.
• Delhi Declaration 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) concluded the three-day India International Conference on Democracy (IICDEM 2026) with the unanimous adoption of the 'Delhi Declaration' to strengthen electoral integrity.
• Bamboo Sector Boost: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched two major bamboo sector projects worth ₹82.5 crore in Guwahati to reinforce the economy of the Northeast.
• Sikkim Police Honour: The Sikkim Police has been conferred the President's Police Colour Award (Nishaan), becoming only the 15th state police force in India to receive this prestigious honour.
• Neolithic Discovery: Excavations at Lakkundi village in Karnataka yielded relics from the Neolithic period, significantly boosting its bid for UNESCO World Heritage status.

2) 🌍International

• USA Withdraws from WHO: On 22 January 2026, the United States formally ended its 78-year membership in the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Board of Peace: US President Donald Trump signed the founding charter of the "Board of Peace" initiative for Gaza along with representatives from 19 other nations.
• Global Water Bankruptcy: A new UN report titled "Global Water Bankruptcy" warns that 75% of the world's population now lives in water-insecure countries.
• India-Namibia Pact: India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Namibia specifically focusing on cooperation in election management.

3) 💰Economy

• PM SVANidhi Credit Card: PM Narendra Modi launched a new interest-free revolving credit facility linked to UPI specifically for street vendors and hawkers under the PM SVANidhi scheme.
• AI Investment Ranking: According to a WEF white paper, India ranks 8th globally in AI investments as a share of GDP, with investments estimated at 1.2%–1.8%.
• FDI Surge: UNCTAD reported that FDI inflows to India jumped by 73% to USD 47 billion in the previous fiscal year, making India a top destination for global investors.
• GIFT City Approval: Buyforex, an entity of EbixCash, received in-principle approval from the IFSCA to operate as a Payment Service Provider at GIFT City, Gujarat.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Observed on January 27 to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.
• Patent for Light Bulb (1880): On this day, Thomas Edison received the historic patent for his electric incandescent lamp.
• National Geographic Society (1888): The society was founded on this day in Washington, D.C.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Born on January 27, 1756, the legendary Austrian composer remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Western music.
• Arijit Basu: Appointed as the new Part-time Chairman of IndusInd Bank, a key appointment in the Indian banking sector.

6) 🏅Sports

• Savita Punia: The Indian women's hockey goalkeeper stated that her recently announced Padma Shri is a recognition for the entire national team's effort.
• Australian Open 2026: The first Grand Slam of the year enters its final week in Melbourne, with top seeds facing rigorous challenges from emerging Asian talents.
• Asian Games 2026: Policy reviews are underway as host nation Japan prepares for the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya) scheduled for later this year.

7) 🏆Awards

• Wiley Research Heroes Award: Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya became the first Indian to receive this prestigious global award for his contributions to public health research.
• President's Police Colour: Awarded to the Sikkim Police for outstanding professionalism and dedication.
• Padma Shri for Martial Arts: K. Pajanivel of Puducherry was honoured with the Padma Shri for his lifelong contribution to promoting Silambam (traditional martial art).

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• Red Lines Redrawn: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi launched the book "Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India's New Normal," which discusses India's evolving military strategy.
• New Plant Species: A new flowering plant species of the genus Strobilanthes was formally documented in Arunachal Pradesh.

📚Word of the day

• Notorious (Adjective):
  • Meaning: Famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
  • Usage: "The area became notorious for its frequent traffic congestion during peak hours."