23rd January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National News – India

🪶 Parakram Diwas / Netaji Jayanti

23 January is celebrated as Parakram Diwas (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary). It is observed as Netaji Jayanti to honour the Indian freedom fighter’s role in the independence movement.

📊 Economic & Government Updates

Union Cabinet approved a ₹5,000 crore equity infusion for SIDBI, to strengthen credit access for MSMEs and support job creation.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) extension approved up to 2030-31 to continue pension coverage and outreach.

Wage & pension revisions approved for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI employees with higher pay and pension contributions.

🇮🇳 Bilateral & Social Initiatives

India–Namibia ties strengthened with cooperation in defence, agriculture, critical minerals, and digital public infrastructure.

Odisha–Meghalaya MoU signed on early childhood care, education, nutrition and joint research.

India sent 7.5 tonnes of cancer medicines to Kabul as part of humanitarian aid.

🏙️ Infrastructure & Wildlife

Rajasthan to develop the first Biological Park near Alwar, housing wild animals including lions and tigers.

🎭 Culture & Events

National School of Drama will host the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav (27 Jan–20 Feb) across 40+ locations with 277 Indian and international productions.

🌍 International News

🌍 Board of Peace Initiative

Donald Trump launched the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos — a global peace initiative with a large membership fundraising model.

Vladimir Putin indicated a willingness to donate $1 billion to the Board of Peace for supporting the Palestinian people.

📈 Economy & Finance

💹 RBI Liquidity Measures

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to inject over ₹1.25 trillion into the banking system via OMOs, swap operations, and repo actions.

India’s forex reserves rose to around $701.36 billion, marking a weekly increase.

📉 Market & Business

Stock market recommendations and top stocks for the day were highlighted by analysts — key mentions include sectors tied to energy and manufacturing.

🪙 Commodity Markets

📊 Gold & Silver Rates

Gold prices moved up slightly; silver also showed strength in some reports.

🏆 Sports & Other Highlights

🏏 Cricket Updates

India defeated New Zealand in the first T20I of the ongoing series, taking a 1-0 lead.

###📝 Happy Basant Panchami & Bank Holidays

Basant Panchami (festival marking onset of spring) falls on this date; banks in certain states are closed for Basant Panchami and Netaji Jayanti observance.

🧠 Exam-Focused Quick Points (UPSC/Competitive)

ECINET platform launched by ECI for digital electoral services integration across India.

Economic reforms, pension scheme extensions, and foreign relations developments are key points for general studies.