Solar Cell Calibration during its
80th Foundation Day .
Defence & Security
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IAF marked 25 years of Tejas LCA’s maiden flight , highlighting indigenous aerospace progress.
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Indian Army signed ?293-crore EP contract with NIBE Ltd for procurement of Suryastra rocket launcher system .
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Indian Army announced ‘Bhairav’ force , a modern warfare unit focusing on large-scale drone integration and 1 lakh+ trained drone operators .
Economy, Banking & Appointments
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HSBC Private Bank appointed Ida Liu as CEO , effective 5 January 2026 .
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DEA’s PPP pipeline to strengthen infrastructure execution through private participation.
Science & Environment
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Scientists from Mizoram University , with international collaborators, discovered a new reed snake species Calamaria mizoramensis in Mizoram .
Obituaries
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Manoj Kothari , former World Billiards Champion and Chief National Coach , passed away at 67 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu .
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Suresh Kalmadi , senior INC leader & former Union MoS (Railways) , passed away at 81 in Pune .
Important Day
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African National Congress (ANC) Foundation Day – 8 January
Marks the founding of ANC in 1912, South Africa’s oldest liberation movement.
Month: Current Affairs - January 08, 2026
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