22nd January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National News – India

🛡️ Union Cabinet Approves Big MSME Credit Support

 

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹5,000 crore capital infusion into SIDBI to strengthen credit flow to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), expected to boost finance access and create jobs.

💻 Digital Governance: Pension System Gets Easier

SAMPANN pension portal is now integrated with UMANG, letting pensioners check PPO details and life‑certificate validity online, reducing physical visits.

🚀 New Spaceport Plans in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh will get a new spaceport at Hope Island specifically for private launch vehicles, expanding India’s commercial space activity.

🏙️ UAE–Telangana Smart City Collaboration

Telangana and the UAE agreed to develop Bharat Future City as a net‑zero greenfield urban hub focused on innovation and sustainability.

🏦 RBI Approves Reappointment at HDFC Bank

RBI approved the reappointment of Kaizad Bharucha as Whole‑Time Director of HDFC Bank, ensuring leadership continuity.

🔐 India to Expand Space Surveillance

India plans to deploy over 50 new spy satellites to strengthen all‑weather space‑based surveillance and battlefield intelligence.

🌍 International Affairs

🌐 Zero Tolerance on Terror Emphasised

India’s External Affairs Minister told Spain’s counterpart that the world must adopt zero tolerance for terrorism and enhance cooperation against terror threats.

⚔️ Russia–Ukraine War Updates

Continued hostilities as shelling in parts of Ukraine’s Kherson region led to casualties, reflecting ongoing conflict dynamics.

🌍 World Economic Forum / Board of Peace

The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos saw discussions on geopolitics and Trump launching the Board of Peace initiative aimed at Gaza reconstruction and security cooperation.

🏏 Sports News

🏆 ICC T20 World Cup Campaign Unveiled

The ICC’s promotional campaign for the 2026 T20 World Cup was launched, highlighting India’s title defence and schedule, with matches hosted in India and Sri Lanka.

📈 Economic & Social Indicators

🏙️ Safety Rankings: Numbeo Index

According to the Numbeo Safety Index 2026:

Qingdao (China) ranked the safest city worldwide.

Mangaluru (Karnataka) ranked safest in India.

🧠 Exam‑Focused Current Affairs (UPSC/Competitive)

🔎 Polity & Parliament

107 Members of Parliament from the INDIA bloc submitted a notice on a key constitutional matter (covered by UPSC current affairs compilations).

📚 Daily UPSC Prelims & Mains Summaries

Coaching institutes released current affairs summaries tailored for UPSC aspirants with detailed analysis.

📌 Other Updates

📍 Weather and Education

Schools are conducting exam revision sessions and scholarship announcements.

🚗 Transport

PM flagged off India’s first sleeper Vande Bharat train and infrastructure initiatives like the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor were also announced on this day.