Daily Current Affairs – 5 January 2026
Complete exam-focused current affairs for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PCS & Defence exams.
1
EnvironmentNational Bird Day Observed in India (2026)
- National Bird Day was observed on 5 January 2026.
- The day aims to spread awareness about bird conservation.
- Threats highlighted include habitat loss, climate change and illegal hunting.
- The Peacock is the national bird of India.
- The observance supports the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
राष्ट्रीय पक्षी दिवस 5 जनवरी 2026 को मनाया गया। भारत का राष्ट्रीय पक्षी मोर है।
Static GK: National Bird – Peacock | Wildlife Act – 1972
2
SportsPM Modi Opens 72nd National Volleyball Championship (2026)
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the championship in January 2026.
- Teams from all States and Union Territories participated.
- The event promotes sports culture and youth participation.
- It aligns with the Khelo India initiative.
प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने 72वीं राष्ट्रीय वॉलीबॉल चैम्पियनशिप का उद्घाटन किया।
Static GK: Khelo India – 2018
3
AppointmentsSadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra Police Chief (2026)
- Sadanand Date is a 1990-batch IPS officer.
- Appointed as DGP of Maharashtra.
- Former Director General of NIA.
- Appointment aims to strengthen law and order.
- Maharashtra has one of the largest police forces.
सदानंद दाते महाराष्ट्र के नए पुलिस महानिदेशक नियुक्त हुए।
Static GK: NIA – 2009 | Maharashtra Capital – Mumbai
4
DefenceIntegrated Security Hub Launched in Andaman & Nicobar (2026)
- Integrated Security Hub launched in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Strengthens coastal and maritime security.
- Improves coordination among Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
- Supports India’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
अंडमान-निकोबार में एकीकृत सुरक्षा हब लॉन्च किया गया।
Static GK: Tri-Services Command | Port Blair
5
EnergyKalai-II Hydropower Project Cleared (2026)
- Kalai-II Hydropower Project received environmental clearance.
- Concerns related to White-bellied Heron conservation.
- Strict ecological safeguards imposed.
- Supports renewable energy goals.
कलाई-II जलविद्युत परियोजना को मंजूरी मिली।
Static GK: White-bellied Heron – Critically Endangered
6
EconomyAndhra Pradesh Leads Investment Growth in FY26
- Andhra Pradesh topped investment inflows in FY26.
- Driven by manufacturing and infrastructure projects.
- Proactive industrial policies supported growth.
- Strengthens India’s economic outlook.
FY26 में निवेश वृद्धि में आंध्र प्रदेश अग्रणी रहा।
Static GK: Andhra Pradesh Capital – Amaravati
7
AgricultureIndia Emerges as World’s Top Rice Producer (2026)
- India became the largest rice producer globally.
- Surpassed China due to higher productivity.
- Rice is India’s key food security crop.
- Boosts agricultural exports.
भारत दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा चावल उत्पादक बना।
Static GK: Kharif Crop | Major States – WB, UP
8
BankingIndian Banks Record Sharp Improvement in Asset Quality (2026)
- Indian banks reported decline in NPAs.
- Improved recovery and credit discipline.
- Banking sector showed strong resilience.
- Supports economic stability.
भारतीय बैंकों की परिसंपत्ति गुणवत्ता में सुधार हुआ।
Static GK: NPA – Non Performing Asset | RBI
9
WildlifeKarnataka Spots Its First Sandalwood Leopard (2026)
- First-ever sandalwood leopard sighting in Karnataka.
- Highlights ecological diversity.
- Important for wildlife research.
- Shows need for habitat conservation.
कर्नाटक में पहली बार चंदन तेंदुए की पहचान हुई।
Static GK: Western Ghats – Biodiversity Hotspot
10
ScienceIndia Develops 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations (2026)
- India developed 3D-printed AWS.
- Delhi became first city to install them.
- Improves real-time weather forecasting.
- Supports climate resilience planning.
भारत ने 3D-प्रिंटेड मौसम स्टेशन विकसित किए।
Static GK: AWS – Automatic Weather Station | IMD
11
ObservanceWorld Braille Day Observed (2026)
- Observed on 4 January.
- Honours Louis Braille.
- Promotes inclusive education.
- Supports UN disability rights goals.
4 जनवरी को विश्व ब्रेल दिवस मनाया गया।
Static GK: Braille – 6-dot tactile script
12
DefenceIndian Army Declares 2026 as Year of Networking & Data Centricity
- Indian Army declared 2026 as Networking & Data Centricity Year.
- Aims to enhance real-time decision-making.
- Focus on digital integration and indigenisation.
- Builds on Technology Absorption Year.
भारतीय सेना ने 2026 को नेटवर्किंग वर्ष घोषित किया।
Static GK: Indian Army HQ – New Delhi
13
SchemePMMVY Completes Nine Years (2026)
- PMMVY completed 9 years on 1 January 2026.
- Supports pregnant and lactating mothers.
- Implemented by Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- Benefits transferred via DBT.
प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना के 9 वर्ष पूरे हुए।
Static GK: PMMVY – 2017
14
GovernmentMoSPI Launches New Logo & Mascot ‘Sankhyiki’ (2026)
- MoSPI launched new logo and mascot in New Delhi.
- Theme: Data for Development.
- Logo features Ashoka Chakra and ₹ symbol.
- Mascot promotes statistical awareness.
MoSPI ने नया लोगो और शुभंकर ‘सांख्यिकी’ लॉन्च किया।
Static GK: MoSPI – Statistics Ministry