11-12 January 2026 Current Affairs

Infrastructure, Environment & Governance

1. 235 crore port & maritime projects in Tamil Nadu

   • Rolled out by the Central Government

   • Focus: Port infrastructure strengthening + digital maritime governance

2. Kamala Hydroelectric Project (Arunachal Pradesh)

   • Approved by the Public Investment Board (PIB)

   • Enhances renewable energy capacity in the Northeast

• National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System

  • Inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

  • Objective: Centralised database to counter IED threats & terrorism  

Important Days

23. 11 January – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

    • Focus: Prevention, protection & prosecution

24. 11 January – Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri

    • India’s 2nd Prime Minister

25. 12 January – National Youth Day

    • Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

 Culture, Awards & Rankings

23. 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026)

    • Five Indian films recognised as eligible for Best Picture

24. Bengaluru

    • Ranked Best City for Women in India (2025)

    • Based on urban inclusion indicators

Science, Technology & Supercomputing

23. CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    • Two apex national facilities inaugurated

    • Occasion: 80th Foundation Day

24. Param Shakti Supercomputing Facility

    • Inaugurated by MeitY

    • Location: IIT Madras, Chennai

Social Welfare & Digital Governance

23. ‘PANKHUDI’ Portal