Daily Current Affairs 2026 Updated News, Analysis & PDF for All Competitive Exams

Daily current affairs are part of the preparation for competitive exams in 2026, which will provide updated news, expert analysis, and downloadable PDFs specifically used by the aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Bank, Defence, Railways, and other government exams. These resources compile important national and global events, government policies, economic, science, and technology news, awards, and appointments in a concise, exam-oriented format that has helped candidates to remain updated with happenings and do better in prelims and main exams. The updated day-wise and month-wise current affairs summaries with practice questions and PDFs are useful in systematic revision and in making sure that all the news related to the competitive examination syllabus is covered.

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Class24 provides the bilingual Daily Current Affairs PDFs (Hindi and English) in the form of competitive exam aspirants, which are developed with a high exam-based orientation. All PDFs have concise summaries, notes based on facts, and purely exam-related information that is aligned with the latest exam patterns. Applicants can also have the PDF daily so that they can revise quickly, do last-minute preparation, or weekly and monthly recaps of the significant news to ensure that they are completely prepared to take any of the major government exams.

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India pilots First AI-Enabled University at Meerut’s CCSU with Google Cloud

January 31, 2026

India’s Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) in Meerut, together with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Google Cloud, has introduced the first AI-powered university pilot. Initiative, announced as part of the modernisation of higher education, incorporates more advanced artificial intelligence systems into teaching, learning, and administrativeRead More

5th edition of Rüsoma Orange Festival begins in Nagaland

January 31, 2026

The 5th edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival was inaugurated on 30 January 2026, in Rusoma village, which is approximately 10 km away from Kohima, Nagaland. Under the theme of Abundance of Ruesoma, the two-day festival honours the presence of the flourishing orange culture of the village and targetsRead More

India–European Union Free Trade Agreement

January 31, 2026

The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is one of those historic trade agreements that were finalised between the Republic of India and the European Union on 27 January 2026, after almost twenty years of discussions. It seeks to open up trade and investment by shrinking or getting rid of tariffsRead More

Indian Railways Launches First-Ever LNG-Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train in Ahmedabad

January 31, 2026

The first LNG-Diesel dual-fuel Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train in the country at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, by Indian Railways, is a significant move to make rail transport more eco-friendly. Within this project, the driving power cars of a 1,400 HP DEMU were modified to run on a mix ofRead More

Supreme Court of India Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026

January 30, 2026

On January 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of India granted an interim stay on the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, issued by the University Grants Commission, even though the promulgation of some of its provisions was scheduled to occur before the next hearing. Some ofRead More

Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaGenome AI Tool for DNA Mutations

January 30, 2026

Google DeepMind has presented the AlphaGenome, which elucidates the impact that a DNA mutation has by observation of regulatory factors in long scales of the genome. In contrast to older models in which codons constitute the primary topic of coding studies, AlphaGenome studies up to one million DNA baseRead More

Dhamtari Becomes First District in Country to Collect Property Tax via SAMARTH Portal

January 30, 2026

The Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh was the first district in India to collect property tax through an online platform (the SAMARTH Panchayat portal), marking a major milestone in rural digital governance. Introduced in the Sankara gram panchayat, Nagri block, the program allows locals to remit property tax via aRead More

Doomsday Clock Moves to 85 Seconds from Midnight

January 29, 2026

In 2026, the nearest date of world ruin in the 57-year history of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the Doomsday Clock, a figurative timepiece, was set at 85 seconds to midnight, marking the closest it has ever been before. This change indicates an increasing existential risks, which includeRead More

New Plant Species Recorded in Nagaland Community Forest

January 29, 2026

Scientists at Nagaland University have documented a hitherto unknown plant, Hoya nagaensis, in the forests of the high altitude regions of Phek district of Nagaland, which are preserved by the community and the importance of the community in conserving the forests. This was discovered when systematic botanical surveys wereRead More

Madhya Pradesh Declares 2026 as the Year of Agriculture

January 29, 2026

Madhya Pradesh has formally proclaimed 2026 as the Agriculture Year in an effort to boost the agrarian economy of the state as well as the well-being of the farmers in the state. Revenue is to be increased by 2.5 percent through the decision, announced by Governor Mangu Bhai PatelRead More

NSO Prepares for First-Ever National Income Surveys

January 28, 2026

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is planning to release India's first-ever National Household Income Survey (NHIS) in February 2026. This survey will produce the first pan-Indian household income and living conditions statistics and associated socio-economic variables to fill long-term gapsRead More

National Awards for Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)

January 28, 2026

The National Awards of Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) on the 28th of January 2026 in New Delhi, under the coordination of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The event will recognise students and schools that have demonstrated outstandingRead More

Uttarakhand Government Implements the UCC (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

January 28, 2026

The Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, has been introduced, and also through the Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) approval, the Uttarakhand Government has introduced the ordinance with immediate effect. Governor Gurmit Singh under Article 213 of the Constitution. The amendment ordinance modifies the current Uniform Civil Code to bringRead More

Akshita Dhankar Hoists Tricolour with President on Republic Day 2026

January 27, 2026

In Republic Day 2026, the headline was dominated by the Indian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar unfurling the national Tricolour to open the 77 th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi in the company of President Droupadi Murmu. This is a rare ceremonial award ofRead More

Novak Djokovic Secures 400th Grand Slam Win to Extend Record

January 27, 2026

Novak Djokovic became the second player to have played 400 career tennis singles match otherwise at a major championship and is the first to do so during a major championship. The 38-year-old Serb had his 38th game set win over Botic van de Zandschulp, which saw him go toRead More

Neolithic Relics Found at Lakkundi Excavation in Karnataka

January 27, 2026

Neolithic relics at Lakkundi village in the Gadag district of Karnataka, through recent archaeological excavations, point to the early antiqueness of the site. These finds were found around the Kote Veerabhadeshwara Temple, highlighting the layer-cake cultural history of Lakkundi on top of its notorious medieval culture. The uncovered NeolithicRead More

Padma Awards 2026 Announced: Complete List of Padma Vibhushan, Bhushan & Shri Awardees

January 27, 2026

Padma Awards: It is one of the highest civilian awards of the country and has three classes, that is, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The awards are conferred in different disciplines/fields of activity, viz., art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature,Read More

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24

January 24, 2026

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24 is a detailed official survey carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to gather the detailed information on the expenditure of the Indian households on goods and services during the periodRead More

Global Water Bankruptcy Report

January 24, 2026

The Global Water Bankruptcy Report- Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, is a landmark study by the United Nations University, which states that most of the world's freshwater systems have passed a new boundary between a temporary crisis and a lasting water bankruptcy.Read More

Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

January 23, 2026

The Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBMU) has seen Lucknow become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to record zero fresh waste dumped through scientific processing of 100 per cent of all municipal solid waste. This was achieved by commissioning the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, which has increased the totalRead More

Jammu and Kashmir GI-Tagged Kaladi Gets Centre’s Scientific Support

January 23, 2026

The scientific upscaling of Kaladi, a GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been directed by the Government of India to be in a position to be used in wider culinary applications and in broader markets, without compromising on its unique flavour, texture, and nutritionalRead More

Statehood Day of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya: History, Date, and Significance

January 23, 2026

The states of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya observe their statehood day on January 21 every year, marking the day when the three northeastern parts of India – Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur – were granted full statehood status under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. On this date, Tripura andRead More

India’s Demographic Dividend is Turning into a Divide

January 22, 2026

The demographic dividend long promised in India is starting to turn into a demographic divide, with regional and labour market inequalities increasing. A recent report demonstrates that although the national population can go up to about 1.59billion by 2051, the varying demographic transitions in different states are transforming theRead More

India’s Traffic Chokehold: Bengaluru Ranks Second; Pune 5th in Global Congestion Index for 2025

January 22, 2026

The urban traffic crisis in India deteriorated, with Bengaluru city being ranked as the second most congested city in the world, second only to Mexico City, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025. The commuters in Bengaluru experienced extreme delays as the average speed during rush hours drastically reduced,Read More

UAE To Partner With Telangana To Develop India's First Net-Zero Smart City

January 22, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to collaborating with the state of Telangana to create the first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City in India, which was named Bharat Future City, based on their high-level discussions on economic topics in Davos at the World Economic Forum. Within the partnership, bothRead More

Comprehensive Current Affairs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Daily Practice

Take your current affairs preparation to the next level with Class24’s comprehensive daily quiz. Our interactive quizzes cover the latest news from various fields, including economy, politics, and science, helping you evaluate your understanding and retention. Whether you're preparing for SSC CGL, UPSC, RRB, or Bank exams, this quiz will keep you engaged while boosting your general knowledge and recall ability.

Daily Current Affairs Coverage by Class24

At Class24, our Daily Current Affairs section provides a curated section of the major national newspapers like The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Economic Times, as well as our own trusted government websites, published news outlets like PIB, BBC, CNN, and other credible media. All the news is in a simple and easy-to-read and study multiple-choice format, thus helping you stay abreast of key developments.

Class24 assists aspirants to be at the forefront of significant and exam-related issues without being inundated with the volume of information through specific attention. This is a focused coverage that gives you sufficient preparation to pass the examinations of the UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and State-level exams, whereby the contemporary events determine the outcome.

Monthly Current Affairs Digest: Stay on Top of Important News for Exams

Class24’s Monthly Current Affairs Digest compiles all the essential news from national and international spheres, ensuring that you never miss out on key updates for your exams. This digest includes all important topics for SSC, UPSC, RRB, and Banking exams. With easy-to-read summaries and expert analysis, it’s your go-to resource for revising the most important current affairs stories every month.