Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 31st January 2026
1. Uttarakhand Wins National Award at WINGS INDIA 2026
Uttarakhand received the national award for Best State for Promotion of Aviation and Ecosystem at WINGS INDIA 2026. The recognition highlights the state’s strategic use of aviation to enhance connectivity, tourism, disaster response, and public services across difficult Himalayan terrain, strengthening regional development and inclusive growth.
2. WINGS INDIA 2026 Concludes at Begumpet Airport
The three-day aviation event WINGS INDIA 2026 concluded at Begumpet Airport, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders. The event focused on airport infrastructure, regional connectivity, sustainability, and India’s expanding civil aviation ecosystem under the UDAN framework.
3. Indian Railways Operationalises First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU
Indian Railways achieved a major sustainability milestone by operationalising India’s first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, cut fuel costs, and support India’s transition towards greener and more energy-efficient transport systems.
4. India Launches First AI-Enabled University Pilot at CCSU Meerut
India launched its first AI-enabled university pilot at CCSU Meerut in partnership with Google Cloud. The project introduces AI tutors, smart campuses, and personalised learning, positioning higher education at the forefront of India’s AI-driven transformation.
5. Assam Launches Tea Worker Welfare Scheme
The Assam government launched the Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme, providing one-time financial assistance to over six lakh tea workers. The initiative recognises the contribution of tea tribes and strengthens welfare, dignity, and inclusive development across tea garden areas, reinforcing social security in plantation economies.
6. Rüsoma Orange Festival Begins in Nagaland
The fifth edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival commenced at Rüsoma village near Kohima. The festival promotes horticulture-led rural prosperity, showcasing local produce, cultural heritage, and community entrepreneurship while strengthening agri-tourism and livelihood opportunities in Nagaland’s hill regions.
7. Supreme Court Orders Menstrual Support for Schoolgirls
The Supreme Court of India directed governments to provide free sanitary pads, toilets, and spare uniforms for schoolgirls nationwide. The order reinforces gender equality, menstrual health, and the right to education, addressing a critical barrier contributing to school dropout among adolescent girls.
8. Confident Group Founder Found Dead in Bengaluru
Confident Group founder and chairman Dr. Roy C.J. (CJ Roy) was found dead at his office near Richmond Circle in an apparent suicide. Police initiated an investigation to determine circumstances, sending shockwaves across India’s real estate and corporate sectors.
9. UN Condemns Conviction of Pakistani Human Rights Lawyers
The United Nations Human Rights Office condemned Pakistan’s conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, raising concerns over misuse of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of expression.
10. European Union Criticises Pakistan Over Free Speech
The European Union strongly criticised Pakistan following the sentencing of the two lawyers over social media posts. The EU highlighted growing threats to civil liberties and democratic norms, urging adherence to international human rights obligations.
11. Pakistan–Bangladesh Resume Direct Air Connectivity
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed after 14 years. Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated the inaugural Dhaka–Karachi flight, marking improved bilateral relations and regional aviation cooperation.
12. Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
U.S. President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as his preferred successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The move signals a possible shift in U.S. monetary policy direction with global implications for inflation and interest rates.
13. Venezuela Opens Oil Sector to Privatisation
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed a law allowing privatisation of the oil sector. This decision reverses decades of socialist policy, aiming to attract foreign investment, revive oil production, and stabilise the crisis-hit Venezuelan economy.
14. UAE Approves First USD-Backed Stablecoin
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates approved the country’s first USD-backed stablecoin. The move strengthens regulatory oversight of digital assets, enhances payment innovation, and positions the UAE as a forward-looking hub for fintech and blockchain governance.
15. 31 January 2026 Reflects Policy, Technology, and Global Shifts
Overall, the developments of 31 January 2026 reflect India’s progress in aviation, green transport, AI-driven education, and social justice, while global events—from digital finance reforms to geopolitical realignments—underscore an evolving international order shaped by technology, governance, and economic transition.