Current Affairs 2026

Jan 06, 2026 6 min

Pax Silica Initiative

Pax Silica initiative explained: Trump’s transactional multilateralism, semiconductor geopolitics, critical minerals, and why India remains outside this US-led tech order.

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Jan 06, 2026 4 min

Mitapivat (Aqvesme): First Oral Drug for Thalassemia Anaemia

US FDA approves mitapivat (Aqvesme), the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with alpha and beta thalassemia. Learn mechanism, significance, and...

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Jan 06, 2026 6 min

India Becomes World’s Largest Rice Producer

India overtakes China to become the world’s largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output. Learn about ICAR’s new crop varieties, food...

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is a strategic forum comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia, focused on promoting a free, open,...

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey vs OECD’s PIAAC Survey

A comparison of India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey 2026 with OECD’s PIAAC highlights gaps, convergence, and lessons for workforce policy.

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Jan 05, 2026 3 min

Adult Skill Assessment Survey

India will conduct its first Adult Skill Assessment Survey in 2026 to map workforce competencies, address skill–employability gaps, and strengthen Skill India...

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Jan 04, 2026 2 min

Haryana Records Highest Sex Ratio at Birth in Five Years

Haryana’s sex ratio at birth improved to 923 in 2025, the highest in five years, reflecting strict enforcement of PCPNDT Act and...

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Jan 03, 2026 2 min

Andhra Pradesh Emerges as India’s Top Investment Destination in FY26

Andhra Pradesh leads India in proposed investments in FY26, capturing 25.3% share, signalling a regional shift in industrial momentum and investor confidence.

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Jan 03, 2026 2 min

‘Sandalwood Leopard’ Colour Morph

Karnataka records India’s second sighting of the ultra-rare Sandalwood Leopard, a unique colour morph highlighting genetic diversity and conservation importance.

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