1. Assam Constitutes 8th Pay Commission

• Assam became the first state in India to constitute the 8th Pay Commission.
• The commission will review salary structures, allowances, and service conditions of state government employees.
• This move sets a precedent for other states ahead of future pay revisions.

2. 72nd National Volleyball Tournament Inaugurated

• Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament.
• The event was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• The tournament promotes sports culture and grassroots talent development.

3. SpaceX Launches Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Satellite

• SpaceX successfully launched Italy’s Earth observation satellite COSMO-SkyMed.
• COSMO-SkyMed is used for environmental monitoring, disaster management, and defence surveillance.
• The satellite strengthens Italy’s space-based observation capabilities.

4. Winter Storm Ezra Hits the United States

• Winter Storm Ezra made **landfall in the United States.
• The storm caused heavy snowfall, strong winds, and travel disruptions across several regions.
• Such winter storms significantly impact infrastructure and emergency services.

5. India’s First Government AI Clinic

• India’s first government-run Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic was inaugurated at GIMS, Greater Noida.
• Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) will use AI for early disease detection, diagnostics, and healthcare analytics.
• The initiative supports digital health and AI-driven public healthcare.