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National Bird Day 2026 will be celebrated on January 5. This day draws attention to the extremely important role of birds in maintaining ecological balance. From pollination to pest control, birds support healthy ecosystems. This day also reminds us that habitat destruction, climate change and illegal wildlife trade continue to be serious threats to bird populations around the world, making conservation efforts even more necessary.
Rajeev Ranjan Singh inaugurated the Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute and advanced RAS facility in Hyderabad.
This book is a compilation of speeches given by Prime Minister Modi at Independence Day celebrations from 2014 to 2025.
The Ayush Ministry organized the 9th Siddha Day ceremony on January 3, 2026, at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, ahead of National Siddha Day (January 6). The theme of this ceremony was "Siddha for Global Health", which highlighted the role of Siddha medicine in preventive care and its integration with mainstream healthcare globally.
Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as the new advisor for the economic development of Ukraine.
PWD has made it mandatory to put QR codes on all new road signs to display information related to the manufacturer, material, and warranty. These QR codes will later be linked to the PWD service app, through which citizens will be able to report problems such as damaged signboards, potholes, and road defects.
The Indian Army, in collaboration with Israel, has signed an agreement with private defense manufacturer NIBE Limited for the supply of advanced long-range rocket launcher system 'Suryastra'. This agreement has been made for systems with a range of 150 km and 300 km.
Senior IAS officer Nandini Chakravorty was appointed as the Chief Secretary of West Bengal on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), making her the first woman to hold the post in the state. Ms. Chakravorty, who was in charge of the Home and Hill Affairs Department of the state, replaced Manoj Pant, who retired on December 31.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, through video conferencing. The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament, which will be held from January 4 to 11, will see participation from across India, with more than 1,000 players from 58 teams representing various states and institutions competing.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said that with more than 152 million tonnes of rice production in 2025, India has surpassed China to become the world's largest rice-producing country.
In Haryana, the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in 2025 was recorded at 923, which is 13 points higher than 910 in 2024 and the highest level in the last five years.