21 January 2026 Current Affairs

• Ensures leadership continuity & governance stability .

• Relevant for corporate governance in private banking .

Governance, Institutions & Administration

Appointment of Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)

• Appointment under Section 4(1), CVC Act, 2003 .

• Reinforces institutional oversight & anti-corruption framework .

• Static + current affairs linkage for Polity .

CCPA Action on Illegal Walkie-Talkies

• Suo motu action under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 .

• Highlights consumer safety + telecom regulation enforcement .

• Relevant for digital commerce regulation & consumer rights .

Defence, Maritime Security & Strategic Cooperation

Exercise DOSTI-17 (India–Sri Lanka–Maldives)

• Enhances maritime domain awareness in Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

• Key for neighbourhood security & SAGAR doctrine .

India–Japan Coast Guard HNS Drill

• Focus on Hazardous & Noxious Substances response .

• Exam angle: maritime environmental security + Indo-Pacific cooperation .

BSNL–Viasat Partnership

• Supports Indian Navy SATCOM upgrade .

• Highlights civil PSU–defence technology collaboration .

Sports, Youth & Soft Power

Vidarbha – Vijay Hazare Trophy

• First-ever title → domestic cricket depth & talent decentralisation .

Vijender Singh – Asian Boxing Council

• Strengthens India’s sports governance presence in Asia .

Aaryan Varshney – 92nd Indian Grandmaster

• Reflects India’s chess ecosystem strength & youth excellence .

Health, Science & Technology

World Bank Funding – WB Health System Reform Program

• USD 286 million for equitable healthcare access .

• Covers 90 million+ population .

• Relevant for