Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 09th January 2026
1. PM Chairs Roundtable with Indian AI Startups Ahead of India AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with leading Indian AI startups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The interaction focused on ethical AI, inclusive innovation, and global competitiveness, highlighting India’s ambition to position itself as a trusted AI hub.
2. PRAGATI Platform Completes 50 Meetings, Reinforces Outcome-Based Governance
The Prime Minister-led PRAGATI platform completed its 50th meeting, strengthening real-time monitoring of infrastructure projects and grievance redressal. The initiative enhances cooperative federalism and accountability through direct Prime Ministerial oversight.
3. Centre to Launch Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government will soon launch a cashless medical treatment scheme for road accident victims, improving emergency care and reducing fatalities under India’s road safety strategy.
4. UIDAI Introduces Aadhaar Mascot ‘Udai’ for Citizen-Friendly Outreach
Unique Identification Authority of India** launched ‘Udai’, a resident-facing Aadhaar mascot to simplify communication, improve awareness, and enhance ease of access to Aadhaar-related services.
5. Indian Railways to Honour Excellence Through Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar
Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (2025) on 100 officers and employees, recognising outstanding contributions in safety, innovation, operations, and public service delivery.
6. Government Targets Child Marriage-Free India by 2030
The Government intensified efforts under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aiming to reduce child marriage prevalence by 10% by 2026 and eliminate it entirely by 2030, aligning with SDG commitments and gender justice goals.
7. Women and Child Development Ministry Launches PANKHUDI Digital Portal
Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal to improve coordination, transparency, and stakeholder participation in women and child welfare initiatives.
8. Project Veer Gatha 5.0 Sees Record Global Participation
Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative of the Defence and Education Ministries, witnessed participation from 1.92 crore students, including overseas schools, strengthening patriotic education and awareness of armed forces’ valour.
9. Jaipur to Host 78th Army Day Parade and ‘Know Your Army’ Exhibition
Jaipur will host the 78th Army Day Parade on 15 January, alongside a Know Your Army exhibition, enhancing civil-military engagement and public awareness of defence preparedness.
10. India Begins $450 Million Reconstruction Assistance to Sri Lanka
India started implementing a $450 million assistance package for Sri Lanka to support post-cyclone infrastructure reconstruction, reinforcing India’s role as a regional first responder and development partner.
11. India Launches Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative 2026
India announced the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (RSDI) 2026, integrating science and technology into diplomatic engagement and strengthening India’s global science diplomacy architecture.
12. UN Declares 2026 as International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, highlighting their role in biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods.
13. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 to Address Global Climate Challenges
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, hosted by Masdar, will bring global leaders together to discuss renewable energy, climate finance, and sustainable development pathways.
14. Malayalam Film ‘Bramayugam’ Enters Oscar Academy Platform
The Malayalam film ‘Bramayugam’, starring Mammootty, will be screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, highlighting India’s growing cultural soft power on global platforms.
🧠 LAST-MINUTE EXAM QUICK REVISION (1 Minute)
PM–AI Startups → India AI Impact Summit
PRAGATI → 50 meetings completed
Road Safety → Cashless accident treatment
UIDAI → Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’
Rail Awards → Ati Vishisht Rail Seva
Child Marriage → 2030 target
PANKHUDI → Women & child welfare portal
Veer Gatha → 1.92 crore students
Army Day → Jaipur
Sri Lanka Aid → $450 million
RSDI 2026 → Science diplomacy
UN 2026 → Rangelands & Pastoralists
ADSW 2026 → Sustainability dialogue
Nepal Elections → National Assembly
Bramayugam → Oscar Academy screening
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