16th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs

🗞️ 1. National Affairs (India)

📌 Pro-Iran Rallies in Kashmir

• Pro-Iran demonstrations took place in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Budgam, with slogans in favour of Iran and against the US and Israel — highlighting local reactions to international events.

🏫 Weather-Related School Closures

• Due to extreme cold & dense fog, schools in regions like Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar) will remain closed on 16 and 17 January to ensure student safety.

🌍 2. International Affairs

🇪🇺 EU Leaders to Visit India

• The European Council President and the European Commission President are scheduled to visit India for the 16th India-EU Summit (27 Jan 2026) and will also serve as chief guests for Republic Day 2026 (26 Jan) — reinforcing India–EU strategic ties.

📘 3. UPSC / Current Affairs Analyses

🧠 WEF Global Risks Report 2026

• The World Economic Forum released the Global Risks Report 2026, outlining systemic global risks — including geopolitical tensions and economic vulnerabilities.

📄 UPSC Prelims Daily Updates

• Customized current affairs summaries relevant for UPSC Prelims topics are available for this date.

📌 4. Other Relevant Highlights

📊 Live Updates — India & US on Sanctions Waiver

• India is reportedly engaging with the US on an unconditional sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port that would be valid until April 2026, reflecting diplomatic manoeuvring between the two nations.

🧠 Exam-Ready One-Liners (16 Jan 2026)

• Pro-Iran rallies occurred in Kashmir with slogans against the US and Israel.

• Extreme cold & dense fog caused school closures in Noida and NCR.

• EU leaders to attend India–EU Summit and be Republic Day chief guests.

• WEF Global Risks Report 2026 highlights emerging geopolitical and economic risk trends.

• Sanctions waiver discussions ongoing between India and the US for Chabahar port.