1. India AI Impact Summit 2026 – New Delhi
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What happened:
India hosted the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Later, the government extended the summit by one more day due to high participation and global interest.
Why important:
The summit highlights India’s growing leadership in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation. It also strengthens India’s position as a global AI hub.
Exam Tip:
Remember: Venue – New Delhi; Focus – AI policy, innovation, and global collaboration.
2. India backs UN statement on West Bank
What happened:
India supported a United Nations statement condemning certain actions in the West Bank region.
Why important:
It reflects India’s balanced foreign policy and support for international peace and diplomatic resolution of conflicts.
Exam Tip:
West Bank is part of the Israel-Palestine conflict region — important for international relations questions.
3. Kerala declares tidal flooding as state-specific disaster
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What happened:
Kerala became the first Indian state to officially declare tidal flooding as a state-specific disaster.
Why important:
This allows the state government to allocate special funds and create focused disaster management strategies for coastal areas.
Exam Tip:
First state in India to recognize tidal flooding as a specific disaster category.
4. Ancient city of Charax Spasinou discovered in Iraq
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What happened:
Archaeologists discovered the lost ancient city of Charax Spasinou in Iraq.
Why important:
Charax Spasinou was an important trade center in ancient Mesopotamia, linking Roman and Eastern trade routes.
Exam Tip:
Location – Iraq; Significance – Ancient trade hub near the Persian Gulf.
5. Silchar–Sairang Passenger Train Service
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What happened:
The Silchar–Sairang passenger train service will begin from 20 February.
Why important:
This improves railway connectivity in the Northeast region, especially linking Assam and Mizoram.
Exam Tip:
Sairang is in Mizoram; project boosts Act East Policy and regional connectivity.
6. Uttarakhand crosses 1 GW solar capacity
What happened:
Uttarakhand crossed 1 Gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity.
Why important:
This marks major progress in renewable energy adoption and India’s clean energy goals.
Exam Tip:
1 GW = 1000 MW; Solar capacity expansion supports India’s Net Zero targets.
7. NHAI launches “Bee Corridors”
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What happened:
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched “Bee Corridors” along highways.
Why important:
The initiative promotes biodiversity and supports pollination by planting flowering plants along highways.
Exam Tip:
Bee Corridors = Environment + Infrastructure integration.
8. Sanae Takaichi re-appointed Prime Minister of Japan
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What happened:
Sanae Takaichi was re-appointed as the Prime Minister of Japan after elections.
Why important:
Japan is a key strategic partner of India in Indo-Pacific security and economic cooperation.
Exam Tip:
Capital of Japan – Tokyo; Currency – Yen.
9. 19 January – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
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What happened:
19 January is observed as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Why important:
He was the founder of the Maratha Empire and known for his administrative skills and naval strength.
Exam Tip:
Born – 1630; Capital – Raigad; Founder of Maratha Empire.
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