Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 7th January 2026
1. PRAGATI Completes 50th Meeting, Strengthens Cooperative Federalism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 50th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation). Launched in 2015, PRAGATI enables real-time monitoring of infrastructure projects and grievance redressal through direct Prime Ministerial review, enhancing accountability, federal coordination, and outcome-based governance.
2. Indian Scientists Decode Mpemba Effect Using Supercomputer Simulation
Indian scientists developed the first supercomputer-powered simulation explaining why hot water freezes faster than cold water, a phenomenon known as the Mpemba Effect. The breakthrough advances thermodynamics research and demonstrates India’s growing strength in high-performance computing and fundamental science.
3. Andhra Pradesh to Host National-Level SARAS Mela 2026 at Guntur
Andhra Pradesh will host the National SARAS Mela 2026 in Guntur from 6–18 January 2026. The event will showcase rural livelihoods, self-help groups, and women-led enterprises, strengthening the objectives of DAY-NRLM and rural entrepreneurship.
4. Assam Launches ‘Sanskaar Shaala’ for Value-Based Education
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated Sanskaar Shaala, a value-based education programme for children aged 4–14. The initiative aims to inculcate Indian cultural values, ethics, and social responsibility alongside formal education.
5. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque Sworn in as Chief Justice of Sikkim HC
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque assumed charge as the 24th Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court. The oath was administered by Governor Om Prakash Mathur, marking an important judicial appointment in the northeastern region.
6. Satellite Images Reveal Chinese Construction Near Pangong Tso
Recent satellite imagery revealed China’s construction of permanent structures near Pangong Tso along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Though located on the Chinese side, the development raises strategic and security concerns regarding border infrastructure and disengagement commitments.
7. India Hosts BIMSTEC Cancer Care Capacity-Building Programme
India inaugurated the second phase of the specialised cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Visakhapatnam. The initiative strengthens regional health cooperation and India’s role as a medical capacity-builder.
8. India Uses Health Diplomacy to Strengthen BIMSTEC Cooperation
Through the BIMSTEC cancer care programme, India reinforced health diplomacy, skill transfer, and South-South cooperation, aligning with its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies.
9. High-Performance Computing Gains Policy Relevance in India
The Mpemba Effect breakthrough highlights the growing policy importance of high-performance computing (HPC) under India’s National Supercomputing Mission, supporting climate science, materials research, and advanced simulations.
10. PRAGATI Identified as Key Tool for Infrastructure Governance
Policy experts highlighted PRAGATI as a best practice model for resolving inter-ministerial bottlenecks, improving project execution timelines, and strengthening centre-state coordination in infrastructure delivery.
11. SARAS Mela Advances Women-Led Rural Enterprises
The SARAS Mela promotes market access for women self-help groups, artisan clusters, and rural producers, directly supporting financial inclusion, livelihood diversification, and rural empowerment.
12. Border Infrastructure Developments Raise LAC Monitoring Needs
China’s construction activity near Pangong Tso underscores the importance of satellite surveillance, border infrastructure parity, and diplomatic engagement for India’s national security strategy.
13. Judicial Appointments Reinforce Northeast Institutional Capacity
The appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Sikkim High Court strengthens judicial administration and constitutional governance in the strategically sensitive northeastern region.
14. Health Capacity Building Emerges as Soft Power Instrument
India’s cancer care training programmes position the country as a regional healthcare knowledge hub, complementing its pharmaceutical and medical tourism strengths.
15. Value-Based Education Gains Policy Attention
Initiatives like Sanskaar Shaala reflect a broader policy push to integrate ethics, culture, and civic responsibility into early education, complementing skill-centric reforms.
🧠 EXAM QUICK REVISION (30 Seconds)
PRAGATI → 50th meeting, PM-led governance
Mpemba Effect → Supercomputer simulation
SARAS Mela 2026 → Guntur, rural livelihoods
Sanskaar Shaala → Value-based education
Sikkim HC → New Chief Justice
Pangong Tso → LAC infrastructure concern
BIMSTEC → Cancer care training
Health diplomacy → India’s soft power
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