January marks the beginning of a new year and sets the tone for reflection, awareness, celebration, and renewal. Across the globe, many important national and international days are observed during this month to honor history, culture, education, social causes, and the contributions of great personalities. For students preparing for competitive exams, general awareness readers, and educators, knowing these days is extremely useful.

Deepti Sharma Sets New Benchmark in Women’s T20 Cricket

Indian women’s cricket reached another landmark as Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals. The achievement underlines her remarkable consistency, longevity, and influence in the shortest format of the game, while also reflecting India’s rising stature in global women’s cricket.

India Develops PathGennie to Boost Drug Research

India has taken a significant leap in biomedical innovation with the development of PathGennie, an indigenous open-source software designed to accelerate drug discovery. Developed under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the tool enhances the accuracy of computational simulations used to evaluate potential drug molecules, strengthening India’s growing ecosystem in computational biology and pharmaceutical research.

8th Pay Commission: Clearing the Salary Hike Confusion

The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has triggered widespread expectations of an immediate salary increase for central government employees from January 1, 2026. However, this assumption reflects a misunderstanding of how pay commission reforms are implemented in India. While January 2026 is being discussed as the effective date, it does not mean salaries will be revised from that day.

RBI Initiates Review of NBFC Regulatory Framework

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun a comprehensive review of the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework governing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Introduced in 2022, the framework was designed to align regulatory intensity with the size, complexity and systemic importance of NBFCs. The review reflects concerns over rising financial risks amid the sector’s rapid expansion.