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Current Affairs 11th January 2026
1. Justice Manoj Kumar appointed CJU
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Succession and Effective Date: Justice Gupta officially assumed charge on January 10, 2026, following the retirement of the previous incumbent, Justice Guhanathan Narendar, who demitted office on January 9.
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Prior Judicial Career: Before this elevation, Justice Gupta served as the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court. He was originally appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 12, 2013.
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Constitutional Appointment: His appointment was cleared by the President of India under Article 217(1) of the Constitution. This followed a recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in December 2025.
Footnotes: UK's Governor: Gurmit Singh, CM: Pushkar Singh, Capital: Dehradun
2. IREDA Secured ‘Excellent’ MoU rating
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Fifth Consecutive Year of Excellence: This marks the fifth straight year that IREDA has secured the top-tier "Excellent" rating. The agency achieved a high score of 96.42 out of 100, reflecting its consistent institutional growth and sustained focus on financial discipline.
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Operational and Financial Turnaround: The achievement highlights a significant transformation since FY 2019–20, when IREDA received only a "Fair" rating (45.83). Subsequent institutional reforms in governance and internal processes have propelled it to become India's largest pure-play green Non-Banking Financial Company.
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Strategic Role in Green Energy: The rating underscores IREDA's pivotal role in financing India’s renewable energy transition. In August 2025, the agency signed a new performance-based MoU for FY 2025–26, setting an ambitious revenue target of ₹8,200 crore.
Footnotes: IREDA's Chairman: Pradip Kumar Das, HQ: New Delhi, Estd: 1987
3. Akasa Air Becomes India’s Fifth Global Airline Member
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Joining the Global Elite: Akasa Air is now the fifth active Indian airline to become an IATA member, joining the ranks of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. This membership places the young carrier within a global network of over 360 airlines that account for approximately 80% of total global air traffic.
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Safety Benchmark Achievement: The induction follows Akasa Air’s successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in December 2025. Clearing this rigorous, internationally recognized audit is a mandatory prerequisite for membership.
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Strategic Growth and Credibility: Achieving membership just over three years after its 2022 launch significantly boosts the airline's global credibility. It allows Akasa Air to participate in shaping industry standards for safety, digital transformation, and sustainability.
Footnotes: Akasa Air's MD & CEO: Vinay Dube, Estd: 2021
4. MeitY Launches PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputing Facility
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High-Performance Computing Power: PARAM SHAKTI is a petascale supercomputer with a peak computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops, meaning it can perform over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second. This makes it one of the most powerful computational assets in Indian academia, significantly accelerating research in complex fields.
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Indigenous Development (PARAM RUDRA Series): The system is a flagship of India’s "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant) initiative in technology. It is built using the indigenous RUDRA series of servers and an Indian-developed software stack created by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
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National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) Milestone: This installation is the 37th supercomputer deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission, a joint initiative by MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
5. Nikhat Zareen Clinch Title at National Boxing Championships
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Third National Title: Representing Telangana, Nikhat Zareen clinched her third senior national title by defeating the 2023 world champion, Nitu Ghanghas, in the flyweight (51kg) final. The highly anticipated bout between the two world champions ended in a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision in favor of Nikhat.
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Historic Joint Event: This championship was a milestone for Indian boxing as it was the first time the Men's and Women's National Championships were held simultaneously at the same venue.
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Launchpad for 2026 Season: Following a period of relative inactivity in late 2025, Nikhat described the win as the perfect start to a busy 2026 sporting calendar. The victory cements her position as a top contender for upcoming major international events, including the Asian Championships in March and the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
6. Raj Kumar appointed DGM of TRIFED
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Background and Tenure: Raj Kumar is a 2012-batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS). His appointment to TRIFED is on a deputation basis for a period of five years or until further orders.
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Regional Responsibility: He will serve as the DGM (Director level) at TRIFED’s Ranchi office, overseeing the Bihar-Jharkhand region. This is a strategic posting given Jharkhand's significant tribal population and the region's importance in the marketing of forest produce.
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Core Objectives: His role involves strengthening the marketing framework for tribal products, supervising the implementation of government welfare and livelihood schemes (such as the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras), and enhancing the supply chain for indigenous artisans to ensure better income generation for tribal communities.
Footnotes: TRIFED's Chairman: M. Raja Murugan, HQ: New Delhi, Estd: 1987
7. Gnana Kumaraswamy Wins Geophysics Award 2025
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Recognition of Professional Excellence: Gnana Kumaraswamy Batta, who serves as the Deputy General Manager (Geophysics) at Oil India Limited (Kakinada), received the award under the category of "Excellence in Environmental and Engineering Geophysics."
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Pioneering Technical Innovation: The award specifically recognizes his work in introducing the Full Wave Uphole Seismic Survey as a superior alternative to the traditional Crosshole Seismic Survey. This technical advancement allows for more precise data collection in complex geological environments.
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Operational and Environmental Impact: His innovative methodology has been lauded for reducing operational costs and environmental impact during geotechnical investigations. By improving the accuracy of site characterization, his work supports the development of safer and more sustainable infrastructure projects globally.
8. Former Hockey player Davinder Singh passed away
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Olympic Gold Medalist: Davinder Singh was a vital member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. An enterprising attacker, he played a crucial role in the tournament, scoring eight goals in just six matches, helping India secure its eighth and most recent Olympic gold in men’s hockey.
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Professional and Civil Career: Beyond his prowess on the field, he served as a distinguished IPS officer, eventually retiring as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Punjab Police. His contributions to the sport were formally recognized by the Government of India in 2021 when he was honored with the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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Lifelong Commitment to Hockey: Even after his retirement from active play, he remained deeply involved in the sport. He served as the President of the Olympian Surjit Hockey Society and organized the annual Mohinder Singh Munshi Hockey Tournament, dedicated to nurturing young talent and preserving the rich history of Indian hockey.
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