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Daily Current Affairs-English 5th January

📘 Daily Current Affairs

05 January 2026

For RIMC, RMS & Sainik School Entrance Exams


1. India Preparing to Host 2036 Olympic Games and 2030 Commonwealth Games

What happened:
India has intensified preparations to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, along with the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposed to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Why important:
Hosting mega sporting events boosts infrastructure, global image, sports culture, and youth participation.

Exam Angle:

  • Olympic Games: International multi-sport event
  • Commonwealth Games: Event among Commonwealth nations
  • Proposed host city: Ahmedabad

2. Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 Hits Assam

What happened:
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Morigaon district of Assam early today.

Why important:
Assam lies in Seismic Zone V, one of India’s most earthquake-prone regions.

Exam Angle:

  • Richter Scale measures earthquake magnitude
  • Northeast India is highly seismically active

3. Defence Minister to Inaugurate New Coast Guard Pollution-Control Ships

What happened:
India’s Defence Minister will inaugurate newly built pollution-control ships of the Indian Coast Guard.

Why important:
These ships help tackle oil spills and marine pollution, ensuring maritime safety.

Exam Angle:

  • Indian Coast Guard works under Ministry of Defence
  • Protects India’s coastal and marine environment

4. Delhi Cabinet Passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2026

What happened:
The Delhi Cabinet passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Why important:
The bill focuses on reducing minor offences and simplifying legal compliance.

Exam Angle:

  • Objective: Ease of living and governance
  • Related to legal and administrative reforms

5. Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak Approved as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court

What happened:
Approval has been granted for Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.

Why important:
Appointments of Chief Justices are part of India’s constitutional judicial process.

Exam Angle:

  • High Courts function under Article 214 of the Constitution
  • President appoints judges in consultation with CJI

6. 5 January Observed as National Bird Day

What happened:
5 January is observed every year as National Bird Day.

Why important:
The day spreads awareness about bird conservation and biodiversity protection.

Exam Angle:

  • India’s National Bird: Peacock
  • Birds are indicators of ecological health

7. State-Level Children’s Drama Festival Begins in Nagpur

What happened:
A State-level Children’s Drama Festival has started in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Why important:
Encourages creativity, confidence, and cultural learning among children.

Exam Angle:

  • Promotes art, culture, and child development
  • Maharashtra cultural initiatives

8. Rare Wildlife Sighting Reported in Karnataka

What happened:
Forest officials reported a rare wildlife sighting in parts of Karnataka.

Why important:
Highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and habitat protection.

Exam Angle:

  • Karnataka has Western Ghats biodiversity
  • Wildlife conservation is a recurring GK topic

9. PM-Kisan Yojana 22nd Installment Expected Soon

What happened:
The 22nd installment of the PM-Kisan Yojana is expected to be released soon.

Why important:
Provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmer families.

Exam Angle:

  • Launched in 2019
  • Ministry: Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

10. First-Ever Sighting of Ultra-Rare “Sandalwood Leopard” Morph

What happened:
Scientists confirmed the first-ever sighting of an ultra-rare “Sandalwood Leopard” colour morph in Vijayanagar district, Karnataka.

Why important:
Such rare genetic variations help researchers understand wildlife evolution and adaptation.

Exam Angle:

India’s biodiversity richness

Leopard species: Panthera pardus

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