15-16 January Current Affairs

1️⃣ Governance, Internal Security & Social Justice

• ‘Akka Pade’ Scheme (Karnataka):
  Statewide rollout reflects gender-sensitive policing , community participation, and decentralised law-and-order reforms. Relevant for women safety governance models .

• Indian Army Day (15 January):
  Symbolises civil–military relations, professionalisation of armed forces, and historical continuity (1949 takeover by Indian Commander-in-Chief).

2️⃣ Infrastructure, Logistics & Connectivity

• Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport (Andhra Pradesh):
  Highlights regional air connectivity under UDAN + economic corridor strategy .

• India Post – Speed Post 24 & 48:
  Shows public sector logistics modernisation and competition with private couriers.

• ICEGATE–LPMS Integration (Agartala ICP):
  Strengthens border trade digitisation , customs efficiency, and Act East connectivity.

3️⃣ Economy, Banking & Financial Regulation

• NSO CPI (Dec 2025):
  Important for monetary policy, inflation targeting, and real income analysis (Rural vs Urban inflation).

• Insurance Penetration at 3.7%:
  Indicates financial inclusion gap ; relevant for IRDAI reforms & social security coverage.

• Cryptocurrency Exchanges & FIU-IND:
  Signals regulatory tightening , AML–CFT compliance, and digital asset governance.

• Amazon Pay FD Services:
  Reflects fintech–bank convergence and platform-led financial deepening.

4️⃣ International Relations & Strategic Groupings

• India–Germany: 19 Agreements:
  Deepening strategic partnership across energy transition, mobility, defence & technology.

• BRICS Presidency 2026 (India):
  Logo & website launch show early agenda-setting → Global South leadership & multipolar diplomacy .

• CSPOC Conference Hosting:
  Reinforces India’s role in parliamentary diplomacy and democratic norms .

5️⃣ Sports Governance & Youth Affairs

• National Sports Governance Rules, 2026:
  Major reform—introduces transparency, athlete representation, age & tenure norms for sports bodies.

• Tripura Gramin Bank – Solar ATM Van:
  Combines green banking + rural financial access → potential exam case study.

6️⃣ Technology, Digital Payments & FinTech

• Innoviti as RBI-Authorised Payment Aggregator:
  Shows RBI’s tight but enabling fintech regulation under PSS Act, 2007.

• SBI INR Trade Facilitation with Israel:
  Push towards currency internationalisation & de-dollarisation in trade settlements.

7️⃣ Agriculture, Exports & Start-up Ecosystem

• APEDA –