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26 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 26 January 2026
Curated from PIB, RBI, All India Radio and verified national sources — organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision.
21 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
A Swiss Defence think tank report revealed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved air superiority over Pakistan by May 10, under an operation named 'Operation Sindoor'. This significant achievement highlights India's…
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Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is set to be conferred with the Vishisht Sewa Medal, a significant honour for distinguished service in the Indian Armed Forces. The news also highlights Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Lieuten…
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met U.S. Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll in New Delhi. The high-level discussions aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties and expanding Army-to-Army cooperation. Th…
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U.S. and Pakistani troops recently concluded a joint counter-terrorism training exercise named 'Inspired Gambit 2026' at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi. This exercise is significant for competitive exams…
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Indian Army Chief General Dwivedi emphasized preparing for future wars, highlighting indigenisation as key for self-reliance in defence. He stressed the importance of developing dual-use resources, beneficial for both m…
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The 13th Pakistan-United States bilateral joint military exercise, named ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’, commenced on January 9. This exercise highlights ongoing defence cooperation between the two nations, specifically focusin…
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A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police on January 9, 2026, led to the seizure of an arms consignment dropped by a drone near the International Border in Sam…
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India's Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, undertook official visits to the UAE and Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. His UAE visit from January 05-06 involved extensive discussions with senior UAE A…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump held discussions focusing on security and Russia's deterrence in the strategically vital Arctic region. Starmer also affirmed the UK's support for Denm…
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed increasing the defence spending to a massive $1.5 trillion by 2027, citing the current global scenario as "dangerous times". This significant financial commitment signals pote…
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A U.S. operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Maduro reportedly led to the deaths of at least 24 Venezuelan security officers in Caracas. Additionally, Cuba announced 32 of its military and police personnel i…
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Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to annex Greenland, citing its critical importance for U.S. national security. This interest is driven by Greenland's strategic location in the Arctic region, a geo…
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British and French air forces conducted a joint operation targeting a suspected Islamic State (IS) arms dump in Palmyra, Syria. This action underscores ongoing international counter-terrorism efforts and the continued i…
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Pakistan successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenously developed 'Taimoor' Air-Launched Cruise Missile. This missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision, carrying a conventio…
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Israel is defending its potential engagement with Somaliland at the UN, facing questions from some states about its motives, linking it to Palestinian relocation or military base establishment. The US criticized the Sec…
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The Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) has approved defence purchases worth ₹79,000 crore, marking a significant step towards modernizing India's armed forces. This decision will equip the Army with radars and guided r…
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The Indian Army has revised its long-standing social media policy, now permitting 'passive participation' or viewing access on select platforms for its personnel. This significant policy shift aims to balance the need f…
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An Indian Army contingent has departed for Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., to participate in the second edition of the joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone'. This exercise aims to bolster interoperability and defence cooperation…
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A joint military exercise between India and Maldives recently concluded in Thiruvananthapuram. This exercise focused on enhancing capabilities in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations within contemporary o…
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The Indian Navy is set to commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at Goa. This strategic move aims to significantly bolster India's maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and overall multi-ro…
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Thai forces escalated border fighting with Cambodia, destroying a key bridge used by Cambodia for heavy weapons delivery and targeting pre-positioned artillery in Cambodia's coastal Koh Kong Province. This military acti…
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