News of The Day : 28th January 2026

News of The Day – 28th Jan 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

• Historical significance of early Telugu inscriptions. 
• Insights into language evolution, polity, and cultural history of South India.

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• Role of CCRAS in Ayurveda research. 
• Importance of manuscript digitisation. 
• Integration of traditional knowledge with modern science.
• About Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• Archaeological significance of Lakkundi. 
• Criteria for UNESCO World Heritage inscription. 
• Cultural heritage conservation.

(GS-1: Culture/Sports)

• About Khelo India Winter Games. 
• Role in sports development, winter sports promotion, and regional inclusion.

(GS-1: Geography)

• About Bactrian camels (double-humped species). 
• Cultural and ecological significance of Ladakh’s high-altitude biodiversity.

(GS-1: Geography)

• Concept of polar vortex. 
• Jet streams, atmospheric circulation, climate variability, and link with extreme winter events.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Provisions of UGC’s new anti-discrimination regulations. 
• Institutional mechanisms for grievance redressal. 
• Debate on autonomy of universities vs regulatory oversight.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Legal nature of electoral rights. 
• Conditions for inclusion in electoral rolls. 
• Powers and role of Election Commission of India.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Structure and role of the Welfare Board. 
• Social security for gig and platform workers. 
• Labour reforms and informal sector protection.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Areas of cooperation: clean energy, renewables, critical minerals, energy security. 
• Significance for bilateral relations.
• About India–Canada Bilateral Relations

(GS-3: Environment)

• Scale of ELV problem in India. 
• Environmental and urban risks. 
• Scrappage policy framework and circular economy linkages.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Features of hypersonic missiles. 
• Strategic significance for naval warfare. 
• India’s indigenous defence technology capability (DRDO).