दैनिक करंट अफेयर्स: 18th January 2026

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On January 15, 2026, Google announced TranslateGemma. It is a suite of open translation models developed from Gemma 3, aiming to provide fast, accurate, and efficient multilingual communication across various devices and platforms.


Coromandel International Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras Research Park to establish a corporate research center.


The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has organized India's first National Tribal Physician Capacity Building Program in Hyderabad for tribal physicians, with the aim of strengthening community health services.


The question asks about the state where the Ratapani Tiger Reserve's name was changed to Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar Tiger Reserve. The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh. The note provided in the document for this question is irrelevant and talks about a green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh, so a relevant note is generated.


During a deep-sea expedition in Fiordland, scientists in New Zealand have discovered one of the largest and oldest black corals ever recorded. This coral is over 13 feet high and approximately 15 feet wide. Its extraordinary age and size make it a significant marine discovery globally.


Recent geological studies have reaffirmed that Australia's Finke River is likely the oldest continuously flowing river system in the world, believed to have originated 30-40 crore years ago—much older than most known rivers on Earth.


Karnataka has launched the Griha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal to showcase and market the products of women entrepreneurs. This portal empowers rural artisans, presents a diverse range of products, and has a user-friendly interface.


Dina Powell McCormick, former board member of Meta, has been appointed as President and Vice President. She has joined the company's management team.


Indian chess player Aryan Varshney has achieved his final GM norm in the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament held in Armenia, becoming India's 92nd Grandmaster.


World Religion Day is a global observance started in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States. It is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of January. Despite its American origins, this day has gained recognition worldwide and is celebrated by Baháʼís all over the globe.


Under the provisions of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, the President of India has appointed Praveen Vashisht as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.


In the 'World's Safest Airlines 2026' list published by Airline Ratings.com, Etihad Airways secured the top spot among 320 airlines. Cathay Pacific ranked second, Qantas third, Qatar Airways fourth, and Emirates fifth.

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