28th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🗞️ National News — India
📌 Parliament’s Budget Session Begins
The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament officially started on 28 January 2026 and will run until 2 April with a short break. It will include the President’s address and the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on 1 February.
📌 Plane Crash — Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies
A business jet carrying Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land near Baramati. Pawar and four others on board were killed.
📌 Odisha Bandh Over Paddy Procurement Issues
An 8-hour statewide Bharat bandh was held in Odisha (6 AM–2 PM) by farmers under Navnirman Krushak Sangathan protesting alleged procurement irregularities; the Congress extended support.
📌 Kerala Adopts Bacillus subtilis as State Microbe
Kerala became the first Indian state to officially name Bacillus subtilis as its state microbe, highlighting roles in health, agriculture and sustainability.
📌 Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment
The Uttarakhand government promulgated an ordinance amending the Uniform Civil Code to streamline procedures like marriage registration and strengthen citizen rights.
📌 International Data Privacy Day Observed
28 January is International Data Privacy Day, emphasising the importance of protecting personal data and privacy rights in the digital age.
🌍 International News
📌 US-Iran Tensions — Trump’s Warning Over Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats of military action, saying Iran must negotiate a deal or “face worse consequences,” escalating regional tensions.
📌 New Archbishop of Canterbury Installed (Religion)
Dame Sarah Mullally formally takes legal office as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England.
📈 Economy & Markets
💹 Stock & Market Trends (India)
Indian markets showed mixed movements with gains in some sectors like energy and defense stocks, while consumer stocks saw pressure.
🏦 RBI Liquidity Measures
The Reserve Bank of India plans a ₹1 lakh crore Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase to ease liquidity pressures, with auctions on 29 Jan and 5 Feb.
📊 India-EU Free Trade Agreement Focus
India and the European Union concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, aiming to deepen trade, mobility and economic ties.
🌦️ Weather Update
☃️ Active Western Disturbance Impacts North India
Northern India, including Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, is experiencing dense fog, cold wave conditions, and hailstorms in parts of Bengal and Sikkim — with forecasts of continued cold and snow in the Western Himalayas.
📑 Other Notable Updates
🧠 UPSC & Exam-Relevant Affairs
Daily UPSC insights include topics like India-EU FTA, UNESCO World Heritage tentative list additions and other governance developments.
⚽ Sports & Cultural Highlights
European handball championships and club football (e.g., FC Barcelona preparations) are in progress.