1. PM Modi visits Malaysia
What happened:
Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Malaysia to strengthen strategic, economic, and defence cooperation.
Why important:
- Enhances India’s Act East Policy
- Focus on trade, digital economy, and maritime security
Exam Tip:
Malaysia is a key ASEAN partner; questions may link this visit with Indo-Pacific strategy.
2. Winter Olympics 2026 underway in Italy
What happened:
The Winter Olympics 2026 are being jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy.
Why important:
- First Olympics with dual host cities
- Focus on sustainability and alpine sports
Exam Tip:
Remember host country + cities for sports GK questions.
3. India and Malaysia condemn cross-border terrorism
What happened:
India and Malaysia jointly condemned cross-border terrorism during bilateral talks.
Why important:
- Strengthens global anti-terror narrative
- Reinforces India’s diplomatic stance on terrorism
Exam Tip:
Such statements are often asked under international relations sections.
4. Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
What happened:
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
Why important:
- Severe impact on civilian power supply
- Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Exam Tip:
Energy infrastructure attacks = war crimes angle (important for mains).
5. UN and US condemn Sudan drone attacks
What happened:
The United Nations and the United States condemned drone strikes on humanitarian aid convoys in Sudan.
Why important:
- Violation of international humanitarian law
- Highlights worsening Sudan civil conflict
Exam Tip:
Aid convoy attacks are linked with Geneva Conventions.
6. NSO launches MCP server for eSankhyiki
What happened:
National Statistical Office launched a beta version of Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the eSankhyiki statistics portal.
Why important:
- Improves AI-based data access
- Boosts transparency in official statistics
Exam Tip:
eSankhyiki = official Indian statistical data portal.
7. New marine worm species discovered
What happened:
Scientists discovered a new marine worm species off the coast of West Bengal.
Why important:
- Enhances India’s marine biodiversity records
- Useful for ecological and climate studies
Exam Tip:
Such discoveries are often asked under environment & biodiversity.
8. PCB seeks talks over India match boycott
What happened:
Pakistan Cricket Board sought discussions after reports of a potential boycott of matches involving India.
Why important:
- Reflects political influence on sports
- Impacts ICC tournaments
Exam Tip:
Sports-politics overlap = frequent current affairs MCQs.
9. RBI raises India’s GDP growth forecast
What happened:
Reserve Bank of India raised India’s GDP growth forecast to around 7.4%.
Why important:
- Signals economic resilience
- Boosts investor confidence
Exam Tip:
RBI forecasts are commonly asked in economy sections.
10. Pakistan blames foreign-backed proxies for bombing
What happened:
Pakistan blamed “foreign-backed proxies” for a deadly mosque bombing in Islamabad.
Why important:
- Highlights internal security challenges
- May affect regional stability
Exam Tip:
Mosque attacks are often linked with internal security & terrorism topics.
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