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Published on Jan 5, 2026

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EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (5 January 2026)

Indian Army's 2026 Vision: Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, has declared 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' to enhance digital integration and real-time decision-making.
Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough: India achieved its first mountain tunnel breakthrough for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project at Tunnel–5 in Palghar, Maharashtra.
Jharkhand High Court: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the appointment of Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
Radio Sangam: The Indian Army launched the first community radio station along the Line of Control (LoC) at Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, broadcasting on 88.8 FM.
IIT-M Global Expansion: Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced plans to position IIT-Madras as the world’s first multinational university, with initial global locations in the USA, UAE, Malaysia, and Germany.

SpaceX Mission 2026: The first orbital rocket launch of 2026 globally was conducted by a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying a dual-use satellite developed by the Italian Space Agency.
US-Venezuela Crisis: Tensions escalated as the United States carried out large-scale strikes in Caracas, following claims regarding the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
World Blind Union (WBU): Ongoing global initiatives were highlighted today to promote Braille literacy and support for the visually impaired worldwide.

MSME Export Boost: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry launched two financial interventions worth ₹7,295 crore under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to support MSME exporters.
Forex Reserves: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.3 billion to reach approximately $696.6 billion for the week ended 26 December.
Textile PLI Extension: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the deadline for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles to 31 March 2026.
Merchant Banker Regulations: SEBI has mandated new Liquid Net Worth requirements for Category-I and Category-II merchant bankers to be met in phases starting from 2026.

5 January 1933: Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA.
5 January 1925: Nellie Tayloe Ross was sworn in as the Governor of Wyoming, becoming the first female governor in United States history.
5 January 2005: Discovery of the dwarf planet Eris, which eventually led to the reclassification of Pluto.

Louis Braille: While his birth anniversary was yesterday (4 Jan), his legacy is being celebrated today through international literacy workshops. He is the inventor of the Braille system, which revolutionised education for the blind.

Australian Open Milestone: American tennis legend Venus Williams (45) has been granted a wildcard entry, making her the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw.
Cross Country Skiing: The 2026 Nordic season officially opened at Lake Placid, New York, with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships.

King’s New Year Honours 2026: Several Indian-origin achievers were recognised, including Meera Syal (Damehood for Drama) and Professor Meena Upadhyaya (Damehood for Medical Genetics).
Golden Globe Awards 2026: Nominations were finalised with Leonardo DiCaprio eyeing his 4th win for One Battle After Another. The ceremony is scheduled for mid-January.

Mission Mausam: Indian scientists successfully developed indigenously manufactured 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) to improve localized weather forecasting.
Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026: Added 121 new monographs, strengthening quality standards for Anti-Tubercular and Anti-Diabetic medicines.

Circumspect
- Meaning: Cautious and unwilling to take risks; wary and taking all circumstances into account.
- Usage: For a UPSC aspirant, it is vital to be circumspect while choosing optional subjects to ensure high scoring potential.

EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (5 January 2026)