Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 28th January 2026
1. PM Modi to address Annual NCC PM Rally in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Annual NCC PM Rally at Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi. The 2026 rally theme ‘Rashtra Pratham – Kartavya Nishth Yuva’ highlights youth commitment to national duty. Therefore, the event strengthens youth participation in nation-building and leadership development.
2. PM virtually inaugurates India Energy Week 2026 in Goa
Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated India Energy Week 2026 in South Goa. He stated that India is among the top five petroleum product exporters globally and remains a land of opportunity in the energy sector. Consequently, the event promotes dialogue on sustainable, secure and affordable global energy solutions.
3. Nagaland establishes first Drone School and Centre of Excellence
Nagaland inaugurated its first Drone School and Drone Centre of Excellence at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre in Kohima. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched the facility during Republic Day celebrations. Hence, the initiative boosts drone technology training, innovation and employment in the Northeast region.
4. Ministry of Panchayati Raj to honour Model Youth Gram Sabha champions
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will host a National Award Ceremony for the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative in New Delhi. The programme recognises young leaders strengthening grassroots democracy. Therefore, it encourages youth engagement in participatory rural governance and local decision-making.
5. Traders’ body welcomes India–EU Trade Agreement
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) termed the India–EU Trade Agreement a historic milestone. It stated that the agreement will boost Indian traders, MSMEs and manufacturing exports. Consequently, the deal strengthens India’s global trade footprint and supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
6. International Data Privacy Day observed globally
International Data Privacy Day was observed on 28 January to highlight the importance of protecting personal data in the digital age. Also called Data Protection Day, it commemorates the signing of Convention 108 by the Council of Europe, the first legally binding international data protection treaty.
7. Japan returns twin panda cubs to China amid diplomatic tensions
Japan is returning twin panda cubs to China, leaving the country without pandas for the first time since 1972. The move comes amid rising Tokyo–Beijing tensions after Japan signalled potential military involvement if China attacks Taiwan, reflecting strained bilateral relations.
8. Adani Group signs MoU with Embraer for aircraft manufacturing
Adani Group signed an MoU with Brazil’s Embraer to explore aircraft manufacturing in India. The partnership aims to strengthen aviation supply chains, expand regional aircraft production and support the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, boosting India’s aerospace industry.
9. Microsoft launches second-generation AI chip Maia 200
Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, built on 3-nanometer technology, for deployment in US data centres. The chip reduces dependence on Nvidia by offering improved performance and memory efficiency. Hence, it marks a major step in big-tech competition in artificial intelligence hardware.
10. BAFTA 2026 nominations announced
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) 2026 nominations were announced. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another led with 14 nominations, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners secured 13 nominations, highlighting a competitive global cinema landscape.
✅ Exam-Ready Highlights
• NCC PM Rally Theme → Rashtra Pratham – Kartavya Nishth Yuva
• India Energy Week 2026 → South Goa
• Nagaland → First Drone School & CoE
• MYGS Awards → Ministry of Panchayati Raj
• India–EU Trade Agreement → Boost to MSMEs
• Data Privacy Day → Convention 108
• Japan → Returns pandas to China
• Adani–Embraer MoU → Aircraft manufacturing
• Microsoft AI Chip → Maia 200 (3nm)
• BAFTA 2026 → One Battle After Another leads