1) First Round of Russia–Ukraine–USA Peace Talks Held in Abu Dhabi
Countries Involved:
- Russia
- Ukraine
- United States
Venue:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
What Happened:
- Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the USA held the first round of peace talks aimed at de-escalation and conflict resolution.
Why Abu Dhabi?
- UAE’s neutral diplomatic posture
- Growing role as a global mediation hub
Significance:
- First trilateral peace engagement involving all three key stakeholders
- Highlights UAE’s rising importance in global conflict diplomacy
- Important for international relations, security studies, and global geopolitics
2) World Economic Forum to Establish a Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre in Andhra Pradesh
Announced By:
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Location:
Andhra Pradesh
About the Centre:
- Part of WEF’s Global Network of Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)
- Focus areas include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital governance
- Emerging technologies
- Industry 4.0 policy frameworks
Significance:
- Positions Andhra Pradesh as a global technology policy hub
- Strengthens India’s leadership in responsible tech governance
- Boosts Centre–State–Global collaboration in innovation
3) Subhas Chandra Bose National Disaster Award Conferred
Award:
Subhas Chandra Bose National Disaster Management Award
Awardees:
- Lt. Seeta Ashok
- Sikkim State Disaster Response Force
Purpose of the Award:
- Recognises excellence in disaster management
- Honours outstanding contributions in preparedness, response, and mitigation
Significance:
- Encourages professionalism in disaster response forces
- Highlights the role of women leadership in disaster management
- Strengthens India’s disaster resilience framework
4) Indian Army and HAL Lay Foundation Stone of Helicopter MRO Hub in Misamari, Assam
Organisations Involved:
- Indian Army
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Location:
Misamari, Assam
Purpose of the MRO Hub:
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of military helicopters
- Enhance operational readiness in the Eastern and North-Eastern sector
Significance:
- Strengthens defence infrastructure in strategically important Northeast India
- Reduces dependence on external repair facilities
- Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence aviation
5) International Education Day 2026 Observed on 24 January 2026
Day:
International Education Day
Date:
24 January 2026
Declared By:
United Nations
Objective:
- Highlight the importance of education for peace and development
- Promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education worldwide
Significance:
- Reinforces SDG-4 (Quality Education)
- Emphasises education as a tool for social transformation
- Frequently asked in static + current affairs combined questions
6) ICC Includes Scotland in Group C of T20 World Cup in Place of Bangladesh
Announced By:
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Change Made:
- Scotland included in Group C
- Replaced Bangladesh
Tournament:
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Significance:
- Reflects changing qualification or restructuring criteria
- Boosts exposure for associate cricket nations
- Important update for sports current affairs and tournament formats
