Mass Protests in Iran: Major Iranian cities were gripped by mass rallies denouncing the Islamic Republic. The son of the ousted Shah has urged protesters to seize city centers. Reports indicate the death toll in recent unrest has reached 72 as supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blames the United States for the instability.
Trump’s Investment Push in Venezuela: U.S. President Donald Trump has called on major oil companies to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela. However, industry giants remain hesitant due to the volatile political and economic climate in the region.
UN on World Hindi Day: Marking World Hindi Day (January 10), the United Nations highlighted how the Hindi language connects communities and brings people together across borders.
Supreme Court on Preventive Detention: The Supreme Court of India ruled that "preventive detention" should not be used merely because there is a fear that a person might commit a crime again. The court emphasized that such detention is a serious matter affecting personal liberty.
PM’s Visit to Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Somnath Swabhimaan Parv' in Gujarat. He performed special prayers and addressed the importance of cultural heritage.
Viksit Bharat (VB-GRAM G) Act 2025: The government is highlighting the "Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission" to boost rural employment and livelihood.
Security Breach Thwarted in J&K: Security forces in Samba district recovered an arms and ammunition consignment (pistols, grenades, and magazines) dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border.
ISRO’s First Mission of 2026: ISRO is set to launch the PSLV-C62 mission from Sriharikota on January 12. It will carry the EOS-N1 satellite along with 15 other smaller satellites into orbit.
Adulteration Alert: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) issued a public alert against 'Almont-Kid Syrup' after it was found to be contaminated with ethylene glycol, a toxic substance.
AI in Education: Coaching hubs like Kota are integrating AI-based "Miracle Machines" to personalize training for NEET and JEE aspirants.
Andhra Pradesh (Investment News): The AP government has cleared "tailor-made" incentives for Websol Renewables Pvt Ltd to set up a Giga-watt scale solar cell and module manufacturing unit in the Naidupeta MPSEZ (Tirupati District).
Telangana (Healthcare): Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the 'Cardiological Society of India' conference, urging doctors to focus on preventive heart care.
Power Sector Reforms: Telangana is preparing to launch a third DISCOM (Distribution Company) by April to better manage electricity subsidies and supply.
Warangal: Police filed an FIR against the poisoning of nearly 300 stray dogs in Hanamkonda district, leading to an outcry from animal rights activists.
Konaseema: Firefighters and ONGC officials successfully extinguished a massive gas well fire at Irusumanda.
Sankranti Rush: Massive traffic jams were reported on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway as thousands headed to their hometowns for the festival.
Senior National Boxing: Services (SSCB) topped the medal tally with 12 golds. Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, and Jadumani Singh won gold medals in their respective categories.
Women's Premier League (WPL): Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 50 runs at the DY Patil Stadium. Harmanpreet Kaur (74*) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (70) were the stars of the match.
FA Cup Shock: Sixth-tier Macclesfield produced one of the biggest upsets in history by defeating Premier League side Crystal Palace 2-1.
Ticket Price Hike: The Telangana government has allowed a price hike for the movie 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' (starring Chiranjeevi) for the first 10 days of its release. 20% of the extra revenue is mandated to go to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation.
Vijay’s Final Film: The Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, is facing delays at the Censor Board, sparking political debates in Tamil Nadu.
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on 11 January 2026? Answer: Rajkot (Gujarat) (The conference specifically focused on the Saurashtra and Kutch regions.)
Which country has become the first in the world to start commercial production of 'Bio-bitumen'? Answer: India (Bio-bitumen is a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based bitumen used in road construction.)
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court? Answer: Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta (He succeeded Justice Guhanathan Narendra, who retired on January 9, 2026.)
Which institution recently launched the 'PARAM SHAKTI' supercomputing facility with 3.1 petaflops capacity? Answer: IIT Madras (The system was developed indigenously by C-DAC under the National Supercomputing Mission.)
The United Nations has officially declared the year 2026 as the International Year of what? Answer: Rangelands and Pastoralists (This initiative aims to raise awareness about sustainable land management and the lives of pastoralists.)
Which city is the venue for the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026? Answer: Guwahati (Assam) (The conference was organized to boost India's textile sector and showcase regional heritage.)
According to recent data, which state's police force topped the ICJS 2.0 (Inter-operable Criminal Justice System) rankings? Answer: Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand was recognized for its excellence in digital data integration across the justice system.)
Where was India's first fully "Paperless District Court" recently inaugurated? Answer: Kalpetta (Wayanad district), Kerala (This is a major milestone in the digitalization of the Indian judiciary.)
Which organization released the 'First Advance Estimates' of India’s GDP for the financial year 2025-26? Answer: NSO (National Statistical Office) (The NSO operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.)
What is the name of the new AI-based data management system launched by Amit Shah for the National Security Guard (NSG)? Answer: NIDMS (National IED Data Management System) (It acts as a centralized platform for tracking and analyzing IED-related incidents across India.)
Somnath Temple: Located in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, it is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
PSLV: Known as the 'Workhorse of ISRO', the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is a third-generation launch vehicle.
Rice Record: In 2025, India’s rice exports surged by 19.4%, making it the "food security provider" for the Global South.
Space Update: ISRO is preparing to launch the PSLV C62 mission on January 12, 2026.
Solar Milestone: India’s installed solar power capacity has officially crossed 82 GW as of January 2026.
Butterfly Sanctuary: The Kerala government has renamed Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, the state's first of its kind.
Human Trafficking Fact: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was the first comprehensive federal law in the US to address health and safety regarding human trafficking.
T-SAT Classes: T-SAT will telecast special digital coaching classes for EAPCET (formerly EAMCET) candidates starting from January 12 to help rural students.
Observed on: January 11 (Every year in the US, with global participation).
History: Established in 2000 via the TVPA; first observed in 2007.
Current News Context: * NCW: The National Commission for Women (India) has launched an Anti-Human Trafficking Cell.
Operation AAHT: Launched by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to rescue victims from trains.
Swayangsiddha: A West Bengal government scheme specifically designed to combat trafficking and child marriage.
Note: Do not confuse this with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is observed on July 30.
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