EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (January 15, 2026)

1. 🇮🇳National

• Indian Army Day 2026: India celebrates its 78th Army Day today to honor the gallantry and service of the Indian Army. This day marks the occasion when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949.
• Maharashtra Civic Polls: Schools and colleges in Mumbai, along with the BSE and NSE, remain closed today (January 15) due to the local municipal corporation elections.
• India’s Polio-Free Milestone: India officially marks 15 years of being a wild polio-free nation, a major victory for the country's public health infrastructure.
• Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: PM Narendra Modi interacted with over 3,000 youths as part of the ongoing "Viksit Bharat" initiative to involve the next generation in nation-building.

2. 🌍International

• Wikipedia Day: Today marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Wikipedia (launched Jan 15, 2001), the world's largest free online encyclopedia.
• G7 Summit 2026 Update: Preparations are underway for the 52nd G7 Summit to be hosted by France later this year.
• New PM of Lebanon: Nawaf Salam has been officially appointed as the new Prime Minister of Lebanon, taking charge during a critical economic period for the country.

3. 💰Economy

• World Bank Growth Forecast: In its latest "Global Economic Prospects" report, the World Bank projects India’s economy to remain the fastest-growing major economy, with growth sustained above 7% for 2026.
• Market Holiday: The Indian stock markets (BSE and NSE) are closed today, January 15, for trading. Expiry for equity derivatives was preponed to January 14.
• Global Inflation: The World Bank expects global inflation to soften to 2.6% in 2026, providing a cushion for developing economies.

4. 🗓️Date’s importance

• January 15: Observed as Indian Army Day.
• Makar Sankranti/Pongal/Magh Bihu: The harvest festival is being celebrated across different parts of India under various names today.
• National Bagel Day: A popular global food observance celebrated every year on this date.

5. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Born on January 15, 1929. He was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a towering leader of the American Civil Rights Movement who advocated for non-violent resistance.

6. 🏅Sports

• ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: Indian legend Virat Kohli has officially reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batters’ Rankings after a spectacular recent run.
• India Open Badminton 2026: The Super 750 tournament is currently underway in New Delhi, featuring top global stars including Lakshya Sen and P.V. Sindhu.
• NCAA Transfer Rules: The NCAA Division I Cabinet has approved significant changes to the "transfer windows" for basketball and wrestling, effective immediately for the 2026 season.

7. 🏆Awards

• Theodore Roosevelt Award: The NCAA has named the late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo as the recipient of the 2026 Theodore Roosevelt Award.
• 98th Academy Awards (Oscars): It was announced that Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars scheduled for March 2026.

8. ⭐️Other important significance

• Miracle on the Hudson Anniversary: On this day in 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board.

9. 📚Word of the day

• Resilience (Noun): The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
  • Usage: "The Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience despite global trade tensions."