25th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National — India

🗳 National Voters’ Day 2026

National Voters’ Day is observed every year on 25 January to encourage electoral participation and celebrate the foundation of the Election Commission of India.

On this day, various awareness programs and citizen engagements are held across the country.

🇮🇳 Republic Day Celebrations Continue

India is set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day (26 Jan 2026) with parades and honours. Patriotic events and live updates are prominent today.

Security and arrangements are being heightened in major cities ahead of the events.

📊 State and Local Developments

Uttar Pradesh Scholarships: A major scholarship distribution event is being held in Lucknow, attended by CM Yogi Adityanath to support student welfare.

UP Day & Sports Events: Ongoing state activities highlight youth welfare programs and fitness initiatives.

📈 Gold & Commodities

Gold prices hit record levels with 24-carat gold crossing high price points in Delhi.

Silver also showed strong weekly gains.

🌨️ Weather & Road Conditions

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has closed many roads, disrupted travel, and left vehicles stranded in several hill districts.

🌍 International Affairs

⚔️ Russia–Ukraine War Continues

Russian forces launched a significant attack in northeast Ukraine, resulting in casualties and escalation of conflict.

📸 Global Events

Xposure 2026 Legacy Awards launched, celebrating international photography across multiple categories in Sharjah, UAE.

🎗️ Social & Health Observances

🌍 World Leprosy Day 2026

Observed globally on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about leprosy and support health inclusivity.

🏏 Sports & Entertainment

🏏 India vs New Zealand T20I

In the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series, India took advantage in the 3rd match with key early breakthroughs.

📌 Exam & Prep Highlights

✍️ UPSC Mains Current Affairs

Daily editorial summaries and topic analyses are available for aspirants preparing for UPSC Mains.

📝 Weekly Quiz

A weekly current affairs quiz (19–25 Jan 2026) is available for competitive exam practice.