🗞️ 1. National Affairs (India)

• World Hindi Day 2026
10 January is observed annually as World Hindi Day to promote Hindi globally; it marks the historic use of Hindi in the UN General Assembly in 1949.

• New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 Opens
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair began, offering free entry, with themes on military history and extensive literary events.

• Government / Policy Initiatives

The Union government launched expanded digital infrastructure across 5,000 Gram Panchayats in northeast India under BharatNet Phase III.

SC issued stricter environmental assessment guidelines for mining in ecologically sensitive zones.

• High-Impact Local News

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the Lovely Professional University convocation in Punjab.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv — four-day national event — continued, marking 1000 years since the first attack on the temple and 75 years of revival; PM Modi to participate.

Telangana CEO directed publicity for “Book-a-Call with BLO” to improve electoral roll.

🌍 2. International Affairs

• Ongoing Protests in Iran
Widespread protests have continued across Iran with severe crackdowns, leading to deaths and a nationwide internet blackou

📊 3. Economy & Business

• RBI Exam Shift & Market News
The SEBI Grade A Phase-1 exam was held on 10 Jan 2026 (not a current-affairs event but relevant for aspirants).

• Cold Wave & Weather Alerts
The IMD issued cold-wave and dense fog alerts for multiple states, with rainfall predicted in Tamil Nadu — affecting travel and daily life.

📌 4. Important Days / Observances

World Hindi Day — 10 January / Annual (promoting Hindi language globally).

🧠 Exam-Ready One-Liners (10 Jan 2026)

World Hindi Day observed on 10 January to promote Hindi globally.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 begins with free entry and expanded events.

Expanded digital infrastructure launched across 5,000 Gram Panchayats in northeast India.

Stricter environmental assessment norms issued by SC for mining projects.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv ongoing; PM to join national observance events.

Widespread protests continue in Iran amid severe crackdowns.

Cold-wave alert and weather advisories issued across India.