EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (January 17, 2026)

1. 🇮🇳National

• SSC MTS 2026 Slot Booking: The Staff Selection Commission has launched a new self-slot booking system for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar exams, allowing candidates to choose their own exam date, city, and shift for the first time.
• KCET 2026 Registration: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) opens the application window today for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (UGCET) for admissions to Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses.
• REET Mains 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) commences the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) Mains today, scheduled to run from January 17 to January 20.
• Grok AI Content Removal: X (formerly Twitter) removed over 3,500 pieces of AI-generated content following concerns raised by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding deepfakes.

2. 🌍International

• Gaza Transition Plan: US President Donald Trump announced the formation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and a Gaza Executive Board to manage post-conflict governance.
• High Seas Treaty: A landmark international marine protection treaty, nearly two decades in the making, officially comes into force today to protect biodiversity in international waters.
• ICJ Genocide Case: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague continues landmark hearings regarding allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority in Myanmar.

3. 💰Economy

• World Economic Forum (WEF) Outlook: The latest Chief Economists Outlook identifies India as the central driver of growth in South Asia, which remains the world’s fastest-growing region despite global economic uncertainty.
• Base Year Revision: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra welcomed the government’s decision to revise the base year for CPI, GDP, and IIP, stating it will sharpen policy signals and better reflect modern consumption patterns.
• IMF Growth Forecast: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated a likely upward revision for India’s FY 2025–26 growth forecast (currently 6.6%) due to stronger-than-expected Q3 performance.

4. 🗓️Date’s importance

• Prohibition Era Anniversary: January 17, 1920, marked the beginning of the Prohibition of Alcohol in the United States under the Volstead Act and the 18th Amendment.
• Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday: Born on January 17, 1706, the "Founding Father" of the US was a renowned polymath, scientist, and inventor.

5. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Aung San Suu Kyi: The Nobel Laureate remains a central figure in international news as the ICJ proceedings regarding Myanmar progress; she has spent nearly five years in incommunicado detention.

6. 🏅Sports

• BWF India Open: The Super 750 tournament continues at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, serving as a critical test event for the upcoming BWF World Championships.
• NBA Updates: In a high-stakes Eastern Conference matchup, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a focus on managing injury rotations for stars like Joel Embiid and Donovan Mitchell.

7. 🏆Awards

• CSC Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Daves, former Virginia Assistant Athletics Director, has been named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the College Sports Communicators.
• Honda Sport Award Finalists: Finalists for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country were officially announced, recognizing top collegiate female athletes.

8. ⭐️Other important significance

• International Marine Protection: The "High Seas Treaty" marks a historic shift in global environmental law, creating a framework for establishing marine protected areas in the two-thirds of the ocean that lie outside national jurisdictions.

9. 📚Word of the day

• Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
• Usage: Economists remain ambivalent about the long-term impact of AI on global employment rates.