27th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

27th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 National – India

📈 Historic India–EU Free Trade Agreement

India and the European Union signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 January 2026 after nearly two decades of negotiations.

The deal is being hailed as the “mother of all trade deals” — it will create a trade zone covering about 2 billion people and aims to eliminate tariffs on a wide range of industrial goods, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.

🏛 State News – Uttar Pradesh

The government of Uttar Pradesh renamed the Governor’s official residence in Lucknow from Raj Bhavan to Jan Bhavan as part of administrative identity changes.

🎒 Schools Closed in Punjab

All schools in Punjab state remained closed on 27 January 2026 as a public holiday following Republic Day celebrations on 26 January.

🌍 International Affairs

🌍 Global Weather & Storm

A massive winter storm in the United States knocked out power services, disrupted flights, and brought heavy snow and winds, affecting large regions.

🇳🇵 Nepal Elections

Nepali Congress became the largest party in Nepal’s Upper House following recent National Assembly elections.

🇵🇭 Ferry Disaster in the Philippines

A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank in southern Philippines, raising concerns and initiating rescue efforts.

🌎 UNESCO Aid for Vietnam

UNESCO announced emergency assistance worth about $740,000 to protect cultural heritage and support education in storm-affected regions of Vietnam.

📌 Economy & Social Updates

🛫 Bank Strike in India

Public sector bank employees held a nationwide strike on 27 January 2026, demanding a five-day workweek.

This disruption affected in-branch services like cash withdrawals and check clearances, though online banking and ATMs mostly continued operating.

☁ Weather Alerts Across North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast widespread rain and snowfall in northern regions due to a western disturbance, with cold wave conditions likely in plains.

🧠 Exam & Competitive Prep Highlights

📚 UPSC & Legal Current Affairs

Daily UPSC current affairs compilations and quiz material for 27 January 2026 have been published by coaching institutes to help aspirants prepare for Prelims and Mains.

⚖️ Legal Case Summaries

Daily legal current affairs for judiciary and law exams are also available, covering recent SC & High Court judgments.

🗓 Important Observations & Events Around Today

India continues to participate as Partner Country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, strengthening its global food exports.

Educational institutions are promoting civic values, fitness, and youth sports activities.