Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Jan 08th to 14th Jan 2026. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2026 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• African National Congress Foundation Day is observed on 8th January every year
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) 2026 is observed on 9th January every year.
• World Hindi Day 2026 is observed on 10th January to promote the Hindi language globally
• National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2026 is observed on 11th January to highlight and combat the issue of human trafficking
• The Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri 2026 is observed on 11th January 2026
• National Youth Day 2026 is observed on 12th January to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• Prasar Bharati has initiated efforts to resume live radio programmes in the Thadou language from All India Radio Imphal, halted during Manipur’s ethnic violence in 2023
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of four creative challenges under the Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav campaign, organised in collaboration with MyGov
• Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will release 55 literary works developed by Centres of Excellence for Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia, along with Tirukkural books and a sign language series in New Delhi
• India’s traditional healthcare system AYUSH has been formally recognised in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand, finalized in December 2025.
• In January 2025, the Government of India approved NBS rates for the Rabi 2025–26 season, effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and multiple NPKS grades.
• India’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to operate in Haryana.
• Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has operationalised a major Union Budget 2025–26 announcement by creating a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline
• The Union Government has relaxed funding norms to support deep-tech startups, allowing them to receive up to ₹1 crore financial assistance from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) guaranteeing 50% of last drawn monthly salary as pension for state government employees and teachers
• Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, along with Union Coal & Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated India’s largest integrated inland Rainbow Trout farm in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana
• India introduced a new electronic business visa category e-B-4 Visa for Chinese nationals to facilitate structured and legitimate business engagement
• Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the Sanskaar Shaala programme in Guwahati
• The Government of India announced that SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) enables pensioners to securely access, store, and retrieve official pension documents anytime and anywhere
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revised the Director KYC compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
• The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21-23, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction
• Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the second edition of the book ‘History That India Ignored’ in Panaji, Goa in January 2026
• The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held bringing together policymakers, industry experts, startups, and academia to discuss inclusive, ethical, and responsible AI
• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala
• The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 was held in Guwahati, Assam.
• National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs released the 2nd edition of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 rankings
• Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 is the first dedicated policy in India for science-driven entrepreneurship, aiming to convert cutting-edge research into commercial solutions.
• The Central Government rolled out projects worth ₹235 crore in Tamil Nadu to strengthen port infrastructure and enhance digital maritime governance
• India launched the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (RSDI) 2026 to strengthen the link between science, technology, and diplomacy.
• The first phase of All-India Tiger Estimation 2026 (AITE-26) began at Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Erode Forest Division, Tamil Nadu.
• The Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh has been approved by the Public Investment Board
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System
• Kerala Government officially renamed Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created 4 Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched ‘PARAM SHAKTI’ supercomputing facility at IIT Madras
• Newly formed Keyi Panyor district (Arunachal Pradesh) will become India’s first Bio-Happy District
• Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a new Aadhaar mascot named ‘Udai (उदय)’ to improve public communication
• Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi.
• Gujarat launched a mobile cancer screening unit named ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
• Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top-performing large state in generating APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) IDs, achieving around 88.63% coverage of enrolled students as of early January 2026
• The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025–26 concluded at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, after four days of cultural performances
• India’s fish production increased to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024–25, up from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013–14, marking a 106% rise in a decade
• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has inaugurated its Regional Office in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) are set to host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), partnered with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan to enter the ethane shipping business through two Joint Ventures (JVs).
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) during its 76th session held in New York, USA.
• The United States of America (USA) announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, treaties, and commissions through an Executive Order (EO) 14199 and a Presidential Memorandum issued by President Donald Trump as part of the “America First” policy review.
• Akasa Air has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global body representing over 360 airlines accounting for 80% of global air traffic.
• Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk-led xAI, following allegations that it enabled the creation and circulation of sexualised and non-consensual images.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS NEWS

• The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced revised electronic forms for the liquidation process, effective January 2026, to simplify compliance and improve the quality of regulatory filings.
• IDFC FIRST Bank launched the ‘Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card’, a premium credit card designed for frequent international travellers, offering zero foreign exchange (Forex) markup along with travel and lifestyle benefits.
• India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fitch Group, projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.9% in FY27, lower than the estimated 7.4% growth in FY26.
• Financial Software and Systems (FSS),a payment solutions and transaction processing company, has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East (ME), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and South Africa (SA) to receive the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/ International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 42001 (ISO/IEC 42001) Certification.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to raise the dividend payout cap for banks to 75% of net profit, up from the earlier 40%, subject to conditions.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) score of Scheduled Commercial Banks improved to 90.7 in the September 2025 quarter, up from 89.9 in April–June 2025.
• Federal Bank Limited, an Indian private sector bank, launched a refreshed brand identity named ‘The Fortuna Wave’ as part of a strategic brand refresh to signal modernization and future-readiness.
• Axis Bank has launched a new ‘Safety Centre’ on its mobile banking app, open, to help customers protect their accounts from unauthorised or suspicious activities.
• HDFC Bank integrated the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as the Digital Rupee (e₹), into its online merchant payment platform, SmartGateway.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) exercised powers under Section 45-IA(6) of the RBI Act, 1934 to cancel the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 35 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for non-compliance with regulatory requirements, with effect from December 9 to 31, 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the Governance Directions, 2025 for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and State/Central Co-operative Banks, introducing a mandatory cooling-off period for directors.
• Axis Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched Axis Finance Vyapar Business Loan, a collateral-free credit product aimed at supporting Micro and Small Businesses (MSMEs).
• The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY2025-26 (FY26) at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) at ₹890 crore.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy (Amendment) Directions, 2026, which are effective immediately.
• Bank of Baroda (BoB) has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transfer its existing Primary Dealer (PD) authorisation to a wholly owned subsidiary.
• Skydo, a Bengaluru-based payments firm, has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB).
• Morgan Stanley projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) for FY26, which is 20 basis points higher than the NSO’s latest estimate of 7.4%.
• PhonePe Payment Gateway (PhonePe PG) has launched ‘PhonePe PG Bolt’ for Visa and Mastercard credit and debit card transactions.
• PayG, one of India’s most-trusted payment gateway service providers, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) and Cross-Border (PA-CB).
• Choice Wealth Private Limited, a subsidiary of Choice International Limited, received a contract from India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) under the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, to launch a comprehensive digital investment platform.
• Domestic gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India saw their holdings jump 65% to 95 tonnes in 2025, making India the 6th largest holder of gold ETFs globally, up from 8th place in 2024.
• India’s retail inflation (CPI) eased to 1.33% in December 2025, marking the lowest level in three months and remaining well below the RBI’s tolerance band.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) has recognized five Indian films as eligible for the Best Picture category
• Major Swathi Shantha Kumar (Indian Army) received the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 (Gender Category).
• Goa-based industrialist Shrinivas Dempo has been conferred Italy’s prestigious civilian honour “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia” (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• HSBC Private Bank appointed Ida Liu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from January 05, 2026.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a one-year extension of Abhishek Dev’s tenure as Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appointed distinguished scientist A. K. Balasubrahmanian as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for a three-year term.
• The Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) announced the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Uttarakhand High Court (HC).
• Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the 40th Chief Justice (CJ) of the Kerala High Court (HC) at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• B. Venkatesh Varma, a senior Indian diplomat and member of the National Security Advisory Board, has been appointed Chair of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (ABDM) for 2026–27.
• Justice Revati Mohite-Dere, a judge of the Bombay High Court (HC), was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice (CJ) of the Meghalaya High Court, marking a historic milestone.
• Olympic medallist Gagan Narang has been appointed as the Director of the National Olympic Academy (NOA) of India by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• The Supreme Court of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan to exchange young legal professionals.
• The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) and the Department of Posts (DoP) signed an MoU to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism for transporting pesticide, seed and fertiliser samples to designated laboratories across India
• The Department of Posts (DoP) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural development, financial inclusion, digital empowerment, logistics and livelihood opportunities for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households
• The Government of Tamil Nadu signed an Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women to strengthen cooperation in advancing gender equality, women’s safety, and women empowerment in the State.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) received an ‘Excellent’ rating in the MoU evaluation with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for FY 2024–25
• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in dairy research, innovation, technology integration and extension services.
• India and Germany signed major agreements covering migration, mobility, security cooperation, clean energy, and cultural partnership during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

• Bengaluru has been ranked the best city for women in India (2025), emerging as the top performer in a national study on urban inclusion for women.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the 25th anniversary of the historic maiden flight of the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), showcasing India’s progress in aerospace self-reliance.
• Indian Army (IA) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an Emergency Procurement (EP) contract worth ₹293 crore with NIBE Limited for procurement of the Suryastra rocket launcher system.
• Indian Army (IA) announced the creation of a modern warfare force named ‘Bhairav’, aimed at enhancing combat capabilities through large-scale drone integration and creation of a pool of over 1 lakh trained drone operatives.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at DRDO Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi.
• The Indian Army (IA) granted a supply order to Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the overhaul-cum-upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Battery Command Posts (BCPs).
• Indian scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru (Karnataka), under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), developed the first-ever supercomputer-powered simulation to explain the Mpemba effect.
• The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy (IN) began its Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), providing real operational sea experience to naval cadets.
• The Indian Navy (IN) has initiated a new naval base at Haldia, West Bengal (WB) to strengthen operational presence, maritime surveillance, and rapid response capabilities in the Bay of Bengal (BOB).
• The Indian Army and HDFC Bank have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) till 2029 to continue providing banking services and insurance cover to Army personnel.
• The Indian Army (IA) has placed a 168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for the Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar-powered UAV designed for long-endurance surveillance missions.
• The Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a digital platform aimed at transforming logistics management and enabling faster, data-driven decisions for commanders.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), Ministry of Defence (MoD), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet engine/combustor, marking a major milestone in India’s Hypersonic Cruise/Missile Programme.
• The Indian Army (IA) conducted the first-ever two-day joint Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise named ‘Sanjha Shakti’.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Union Minister of State (MoS) IC Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology, inaugurated the National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NSEL) and the National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration at CSIR-NPL, New Delhi, during its 80th Foundation Day (held in January 2026).
• Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) during a live-trial exercise.
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Hubble Space Telescope discovered a starless, gas-rich, dark-matter-dominated cloud named ‘Cloud-9’.
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), successfully commissioned the world’s first and largest Liquid Conversion–Maximum (LC-Max) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at its Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Refinery, Andhra Pradesh.
• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Param Shakti, an indigenously developed supercomputing system with a computing capacity of 1 petaflops.
• The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially cancelled the Mars Sample Return Mission, a joint project with NASA, marking a major shift in planetary exploration plans.
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) to assess digital infrastructure in properties.
• India’s first indigenously built quantum computer will be deployed for commercial use at IIIT Dharwad, marking a major milestone in India’s quantum journey.
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology, inaugurated two apex national facilities at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) during its 80th Foundation Day.
• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated Param Shakti, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Scientists analysing the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified the fastest-spinning asteroid ever observed in its size category, designated 2025 MN45.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin its 2026 launch calendar on 12 January with the PSLV-C62 mission to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite (Anvesha) along with 14 other co-passenger satellites.
• Google is expanding shopping features in its Gemini AI chatbot by partnering with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair, and other retailers, turning Gemini into a virtual shopping assistant and merchant.
• Google has unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to reshape digital commerce in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C62 mission, its first launch of 2026, from the First Launch Pad at Sriharikota.
• Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Google to use Google’s Gemini AI models to power its Apple Foundation Models.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), successfully conducted the flight test of the Third-Generation Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
• Ola Electric has launched its first portable home battery energy storage system (BESS) named ‘Shakti’ at its Gigafactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu.
• GAIL (India) Limited partnered with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) for the National PNG Drive 2.0.
• Chinese scientists from the Purple Mountain Observatory, Nanjing, have developed the world’s first lunar time-keeping software called LTE440 (Lunar Time Ephemeris).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

• Bajaj Finserv has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE’s stake in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, ending a long-standing partnership.
• SoftBank, through its investment arm SVF II Ostrich (DE) LLC, sold a 2.15% stake in Ola Electric Mobility Limited.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ENVIRONMENT

• Scientists from Mizoram University, in collaboration with researchers from Russia, Germany, and Vietnam, discovered a new reed snake species, named Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram.
• Indian scientists from the University of Delhi discovered two new species of slender-armed frogs from remote mountain habitats of Arunachal Pradesh (AR).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS AND PORTAL

• Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched the ‘PANKHUDI’ portal in New Delhi, Delhi, an integrated CSR and partnership facilitation digital platform.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: PERSON IN NEWS

• Siddaramaiah became the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka on January 7, 2026, completing over seven years and eight months (2,793+ days) in office across two non-consecutive terms, surpassing his mentor Devaraj Urs.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer, has become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• Former World Billiards Champion Manoj Kothari, a legendary figure in Indian cue sports and the Chief National Coach, passed away at the age of 67 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
• Senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader Suresh Kalmadi, former Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Railways (MoR), passed away at the age of 81 in Pune, Maharashtra.
• Renowned ecologist, scholar, and conservationist Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil passed away at the age of 83 in Pune, Maharashtra.
• Kabindra Purkayastha, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Communications, passed away at the age of 94 in Silchar, Assam.
• Davinder Singh Garcha, a former Indian hockey player and Olympian passed away at the age of 73 years in Jalandhar, Punjab.