14th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🗞️ 1. National Affairs (India)

🇮🇳 Armed Forces Veterans Day — 14 January

14 January is observed as Armed Forces Veterans Day in India.

It marks the retirement anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, India’s first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army, honouring the contribution and sacrifice of military veterans.

🇮🇳 India Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Iran

The Government of India issued a travel advisory urging citizens not to travel to Iran due to ongoing violent protests and security risks.

The advisory follows significant unrest and crackdowns in Iran.

🏛️ Holiday & Regional Updates

Puducherry declared a public holiday on 14 January for local festivals.

Many schools and banks across states observed holidays due to Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and related regional festivals.

🌍 2. International Affairs

🇸🇬 Pongal Celebrations Highlighted Abroad

The Prime Minister of Singapore invited residents to celebrate Pongal 2026 with the Tamil community at Little India, reinforcing cultural ties in the diaspora.

📊 3. Economy & Markets

📈 BSE Sensex Hits New Peak

The BSE Sensex crossed the 80,000 mark for the first time, driven by strong corporate earnings and sustained investment inflows.

💳 UPI Record Transactions

UPI recorded over 16 billion transactions in December 2025, with a total value exceeding ₹23 lakh crore — showcasing strong digital payments adoption.

🧪 4. Science, Technology & Environment

🐟 India’s Fish Production Growth

India’s fish production reached 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, making the country the second-largest fish producer in the world — a significant rise over the past decade.

☀️ Solar Power Capacity Milestone

India’s installed solar energy capacity exceeded 85 GW, ranking it among the top countries in solar generation.

🛰️ Gaganyaan Third Unmanned Test Flight

India successfully completed the third unmanned test flight of the Gaganyaan programme, advancing preparations for future crewed space missions.

🏆 5. Sports

🏏 Virat Kohli Milestone

Virat Kohli became the fastest to reach 28,000 international runs across formats, achieving the milestone in his 624th innings.

🏑 Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

Telangana State Government signed an MoU with Hockey India to host the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad (8–14 March 2026).

📅 6. Important Days & Culture

🎉 Makar Sankranti — 14 January

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January across India, marking the Sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makara) — symbolising the onset of Uttarayan (northward journey of the Sun).

It is associated with harvest festivals like Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Magh Bihu in Assam.

🧠 Exam-Ready One-Liners (14 January 2026)

Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on 14 Jan to honour military veterans.

India issues travel advisory against travel to Iran amid protests.

BSE Sensex crosses 80,000 for the first time.

UPI transactions exceed 16 billion in Dec 2025.

India becomes 2nd largest fish producer with ~197.75 lakh tonnes.

Solar capacity exceeds 85 GW in India.

Gaganyaan third unmanned test flight successful.

Virat Kohli fastest to 28,000 international runs.

Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu celebrated nationwide.