11th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🗞️ 1. National Affairs (India)
• National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) Inaugurated
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National IED Data Management System of the National Security Guard.
NIDMS will unify blast/IED-related data and support law enforcement and counter-terror operations across agencies.
• India–Fiji Agriculture Cooperation Extended
India and Fiji agreed to extend their agriculture cooperation MoU for five more years, strengthening bilateral agricultural ties.
• Prasar Bharati Launches “Creator’s Corner” on DD News
New segment aimed at showcasing digital content creators and boosting creative economy visibility.
• Book Released on President Droupadi Murmu
A book on the life and journey of the President of India was released in Visakhapatnam.
• Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF 2026)
The Fourth edition of KLIBF began in Thiruvananthapuram, promoting literary exchange and public participation in reading and discourse.
🌍 2. International Affairs
• India Declared UN International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (2026)
The United Nations declared 2026 as International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, highlighting sustainable grazing and pastoral communities worldwide.
🏏 3. Sports News
• Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of NZ ODI Series
India’s wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the One-Day International series vs New Zealand due to a side strain.
Dhruv Jurel named as his replacement for the remainder of the series.
☁️ 4. Weather & Environment
• Extreme Weather Expected Across India
Northern India facing severe cold wave, dense fog and travel disruptions.
Southern coastal regions, especially Tamil Nadu, forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
🧠 5. Important Context / Factoids for 11 Jan
• Somnath Swabhiman Parv Events – Continued national events marking 1,000 years since first attack and revival (regional news)
📌 Exam-Ready One-Liners (11 Jan 2026)
NIDMS inaugurated by Amit Shah to strengthen IED and blast data management.
India and Fiji extend agriculture cooperation MoU for five more years.
Prasar Bharati launches “Creator’s Corner” on DD News.
Book on President Droupadi Murmu’s life released in Visakhapatnam.
UN declares 2026 as International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Rishabh Pant out of NZ ODI series; Dhruv Jurel replaces him.
Severe cold wave in North India & heavy rain forecast in South.
Kerala Legislature International Book Festival 2026 ongoing.
