1st January 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🗞️ National Affairs (India)
• New Year Celebrations & India Updates
India welcomed New Year 2026 with fireworks and public events nationwide despite severe cold conditions.
PM Narendra Modi extended New Year wishes to the nation on social media.
Banks are closed in several cities on 1 Jan as it’s a restricted holiday (not a full gazetted holiday).
• Weather & Transport
Dense fog in Delhi and other parts of India led to flight disruptions and reduced visibility.
IMD forecast indicates cold wave conditions over the plains and isolated rainfall/snowfall in the Himalayas.
• Safety & Regulation
DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot for safety lapses involving repeated technical snags acceptance.
• Wildlife & Environment
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, about 40 more than the previous year, with Madhya Pradesh recording the highest number.
• India–Pakistan Relations
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under the existing peace agreement framework.
🌍 International Affairs
• Global Peace Call
The Pope opened the year with a strong appeal for peace in war-torn regions and healing for families affected by violence.
• Russia-Ukraine War Update
Russian forces reported downing several Ukrainian drones near Moscow amid ongoing conflict
💼 Economic & Business
• Bank Holidays & Market
Banks are closed in regions like Aizawl, Kolkata, Chennai, etc., due to the 1 Jan holiday schedule; however, stock markets remain open.
Note: Comprehensive economic current affairs (e.g., policy, GDP, international trade) as an integrated topic were reported in broader year-end analyses on 31 Dec 2025.
📌 Education & Exams
• MH CET Law 2026 Applications Started
Registration for MH CET Law (3-yr & 5-yr LLB) opened on 1 Jan, with live updates on application links and deadlines.
🧠 Miscellaneous Current Affairs
School/college assemblies and general headline formats reported key national, business, and world events for 1 Jan 2026.
✍️ Exam-Oriented Quick Notes (Prelims / SSC / Banking)
National
DGCA issues show-cause notice to pilot — aviation safety regulation in focus.
India recorded increase in tiger mortality — wildlife conservation concern.
Fog & cold weather impact transport — IMD weather alerts.
International
Pope’s New Year call for peace — global leadership & diplomacy.
Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with aerial engagements.
Economy
Stock markets open; banks closed on restricted holiday in various states.
Education
MH CET Law 2026 Registration begins.
