🇮🇳 National Youth Day 2026

12 January is observed as National Youth Day in India, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda to inspire youth leadership, discipline, and nation-building values.

PM Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 and interact with about 3,000 youth from across India and the diaspora.

Schools, colleges and youth organisations are conducting debates, seminars, cultural programmes, community service drives and workshops on leadership, character and social responsibility.

Bank branches in West Bengal are closed on this day as a public holiday to observe Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary.

🌎 2. International Affairs

✈️ Akasa Air Joins IATA

Akasa Air has become the fifth Indian airline to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) after successfully clearing the IOSA safety audit, marking a milestone for India in global aviation safety and standards.

📚 3. Other Important National Headlines

Current affairs compilations and UPSC/competitive exam notes for 12 January 2026 are being widely published to help aspirants prepare.

Many states have declared school holidays on 12 Jan due to cold wave conditions and the observance of National Youth Day.

🧠 Exam-Ready One-Liners (12 Jan 2026)

National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January to honour Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary and promote youth leadership.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 concludes with PM interacting with youth and global delegates.

Akasa Air becomes the fifth Indian carrier to join IATA after passing the IOSA audit.

Schools and Banks in parts of India observe holiday on 12 January due to National Youth Day.