26th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

26th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India – National & Republic Day (26 Jan)

🇮🇳 77th Republic Day Celebration

• India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, marking the adoption of the Constitution and establishment of the republic in 1950.

• The Republic Day Parade is being held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring marching contingents, cultural tableaus, military formations, and a grand air show flypast.

• European leaders — the President of the European Council and President of the European Commission — are the chief guests at the parade, highlighting India-EU diplomatic ties.

• The parade showcases not only India’s defence capabilities but also cultural diversity with tableaux from various states and ministries.

🇮🇳 Security & Law Enforcement Updates

• Ahead of the celebrations, Rajasthan Police seized around 10,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and explosive accessories from a farm in Nagaur district; one person was arrested under the Explosives Act. Central agencies are involved due to Republic Day-related terror alerts.

🇮🇳 Republic Day Messages

• Government releases include greetings from the Prime Minister and activities with MSME beneficiaries as part of Republic Day programs.

🇮🇳 Educational & Civic Highlights

• Schools are focusing on civic education with quizzes and competitions on democratic values and the Constitution.

🌍 International News

🌐 Global Anti-Trafficking Operation

• A global operation coordinated by INTERPOL safeguarded over 4,400 potential trafficking victims and detected about 13,000 irregular migrants, showing continued worldwide law enforcement cooperation against human trafficking.

🌎 Gulfood 2026 Begins

• Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade shows, opened in Dubai with participation from around 8,500 exhibitors across two expanded venues.

🔥 Severe Heatwave in Australia

• South Australia and Victoria are experiencing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures near or above 45 °C in parts; fire bans and health warnings have been issued due to risk of bushfires and heat-related illnesses.

🧠 Exam-Focused (UPSC/State Exams)

• InsightsonIndia 26 January current affairs highlights topics such as malaria elimination strategies, India-EU partnerships, Padma awards & Jeelvan Raksha Padak, and agarwood mapping initiatives.