Daily Current Affairs 20^th & 21^st January 2026: National, Economy, and Science Highlights

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National News & Governance

The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) recently concluded in Lucknow, emphasizing legislative technology and executive accountability. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted the inaugural IICDEM-2026 in New Delhi, launching ECINE, a revolutionary digital platform for global election management.

In a boost to “Vocal for Local,” the Indian Railways’ OSOP (One Station One Product) Scheme has reached a massive milestone of 2,326 outlets across 2,002 stations, benefiting over 1.3 lakh artisans. Additionally, the Ministry of Environment has initiated the Second Nationwide Dolphin Survey under Project Dolphin, covering the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra river basins to assess habitat health.

Economy, Infrastructure & Science

India’s economic momentum continues to surge. The IMF has raised India’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.3%, citing strong domestic demand. A major highlight is the record $47 Billion in electronics exports for FY2025, driven largely by smartphone manufacturing under PLI schemes.

In the energy sector, HPCL signed a 10-year LNG deal with ADNOC Gas, while IREDA sanctioned its first international green energy loan for a solar project in Zambia. On the environmental front, the discovery of a new blind caecilian species, Gegeneophis valmiki, in the Western Ghats (Satara, Maharashtra) highlights India’s rich biodiversity.

Banking & Finance Updates

Big changes are coming to financial services. EPFO is set to launch UPI-based withdrawals in April 2026, allowing faster access to funds with a ₹25,000 cap per transaction. Furthermore, the RBI has announced a Revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme effective July 2026, increasing compensation for financial losses up to ₹30 lakh.

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