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Current Affairs 27th January 2026
Popular Nicknames
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Bhagat Singh – Shaheed-e-Azam
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P. J. Abdul Kalam – MissileMan
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Lala Lajpat Rai – Lion of Punjab
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Dr. Anugrah Narayan Singh – Pride of Bihar
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Lal Bahadur Shastri – Man of Peace
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Lata Mangeshkar – Nightingale of India
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Major Dhyan Chand – Wizard of Hockey
1. Rohit Sharma to Be Honoured with Padma Shri 2026
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Recognition of Leadership Legacy: The award primarily honors Rohit's captaincy, specifically leading India to two major ICC titles in a short span: the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
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End of an Era: The honor comes as Rohit transitioned out of the longer formats, having retired from T20Is in 2024 and Test cricket in 2025. He remains an active and vital figure in the ODI setup as the team looks toward the 2027 World Cup.
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Individual Brilliance: Beyond leadership, the award acknowledges his historic career statistics, including being the only player with three ODI double-centuries and his milestone of surpassing 20,000 international runs with 50 centuries across formats.
2. Uttarakhand Govt implements the UCC Ordinance, 2026
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Stringent Penalties for Fraud and Coercion: The ordinance introduces strict criminal measures against force, coercion, and fraud in both marriages and live-in relationships. Notably, it makes the misrepresentation of identity at the time of marriage a legal ground for annulment.
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Administrative Reforms and Digital Integration: To improve efficiency, the ordinance mandates that if a sub-registrar fails to act within a specific timeframe, cases are automatically forwarded to higher authorities (Registrar/Registrar General). It also aligns all penal provisions with the new national laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
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Gender-Neutral Language and Termination Certificates: In a move toward inclusivity, the term "widow" has been replaced with "spouse" in legal documentation. Additionally, the ordinance simplifies the end of live-in partnerships by requiring the Registrar to issue a formal termination certificate upon the dissolution of the relationship.
3. Indian Railways Deploys First Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
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Advanced AI Surveillance: ASC ARJUN is equipped with a Face Recognition System (FRS) for intrusion detection and AI-based crowd monitoring. It generates real-time alerts for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) control room, helping manage heavy passenger flow and identify suspicious activities.
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Indigenous Development: The robot is a product of indigenous innovation, having been designed and developed entirely in Visakhapatnam. Standing at 165 cm, it features semi-autonomous navigation and obstacle-avoidance technology, allowing it to patrol platforms 24/7.
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Interactive Passenger Assistance: Beyond security, it acts as a digital assistant. It can make automated announcements in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is programmed with "friendly" social gestures, such as offering a Namaste to passengers and saluting RPF personnel.
4. Nat Sciver-Brunt Creates History with 1st Century in WPL
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Breaking the "Nineties" Jinx: After 82 matches and four seasons of the tournament, Sciver-Brunt finally broke the elusive three-figure barrier. Prior to this, the league had seen several players fall in the 90s (notably Sophie Devine and Georgia Voll at 99), but her unbeaten 100 off 57 balls is the first official ton in WPL history.
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Match-Winning Dominance: Playing for the Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Vadodara, her innings featured 16 fours and 1 six. This powerhouse performance propelled Mumbai to 199/4, the highest total of the 2026 season, securing a vital 15-run victory.
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Record-Breaking Partnership: During her knock, she shared a massive 131-run stand with Hayley Matthews. This was their fifth century partnership together in the WPL, further cementing their status as the most successful batting duo in the league's history.
5. Indian Army Partners with IISc to Develop AI Defence System
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Focus on Indigenous AI Systems: The primary goal is to develop a fully indigenous AI-based system tailored for modern warfare. This initiative aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) mission, aiming to reduce the military's dependence on foreign software and hardware for critical defense operations.
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Addressing Digital Battlefield Challenges: The system is being designed to tackle emerging threats in the digital and information domain. This includes using AI for real-time data processing, predictive analytics, and decision-support mechanisms to manage the massive flow of data from drones, sensors, and satellites.
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Triple-Helix Collaboration: The project follows a unique collaborative model involving military operational experience (Indian Army), academic research (IISc), and startup innovation. Notably, the Indian startup Indy Astra is a key partner in this venture, bridging the gap between high-level research and battlefield-ready deployment.
6. Swapna Gautam Meshram appointed as DIG in CRPF
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Transition to Central Deputation: A 2011-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar cadre, Dr. Meshram has been moved from her state duties to a central deputation. Prior to this, she served in several high-profile roles in Bihar, including as the DIG of the Mithila Range (becoming the first woman to hold that post) and Commandant of the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP).
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Dual Appointment with Spouse: In a notable coincidence, her husband, Ashish Bharti (also a 2011-batch Bihar cadre IPS officer), was appointed as a DIG in the CRPF on the same day. Both officers were directed to be relieved from their Bihar postings immediately to assume their new national security responsibilities at the Centre.
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Focus on National Security: Her shift to the CRPF—India’s largest Central Armed Police Force—indicates a transition from state-level law and order to broader national security operations, likely involving counter-insurgency or internal security management, areas where she previously earned a reputation as a proactive and "daredevil" officer in Bihar.
7. Dr Chandrakant Lahariya Becomes 1st Indian Wiley Research Awardee
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Global Recognition for Policy Impact: Dr. Lahariya won in the "Impact Beyond Academia" category, a prize that honors researchers whose work transcends journals to create tangible changes in policy and society. He was selected from over 2,000 nominations worldwide.
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Shaping India's Health Infrastructure: The award recognizes his pivotal role in designing and evaluating critical healthcare models in India, including Delhi's Mohalla Clinics and the national Ayushman Bharat program. His research has been instrumental in strengthening primary healthcare services for over a billion people.
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Advancing National Immunization: His evidence-based evaluations supported the introduction of six new vaccines into India’s national program.
8. Former BCCI Chief Bindra passed away
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Architect of Globalized Cricket: Bindra, alongside Jagmohan Dalmiya, was instrumental in shifting the power center of world cricket to the Indian subcontinent. He played a pivotal role in bringing the ICC World Cup to India for the first time in 1987 (the Reliance Cup) and again in 1996, breaking the traditional monopoly of England and Australia over the tournament.
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Revolutionized Cricket Marketing: A visionary administrator, Bindra is credited with unlocking the commercial potential of Indian cricket. He successfully challenged the state-run monopoly on broadcast rights in the Supreme Court, paving the way for the massive satellite television and sponsorship deals that turned the BCCI into the wealthiest cricket board in the world.
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Punjab Cricket & Infrastructure Legacy: Serving as the President of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for 36 years (1978–2014), he spearheaded the creation of the world-class stadium in Mohali. In 2015, the venue was renamed the I.S. Bindra Stadium in his honor.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY?
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National Geographic Day:honors exploration, science, and storytelling about our planet.
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Theme: focuses on understanding nature, wildlife & cultures.
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Promotes: curiosity, environmental care, and exploration-based learning.
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