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India has achieved a historic global milestone by becoming the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction. This revolutionary success marks a significant advancement in sustainable infrastructure development and is a transformative step in India's approach to clean and environmentally responsible highways. This achievement was announced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer ceremony held in New Delhi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for a nearly 5-kilometer-long bridge over the Muriganga River. This bridge will connect Sagar Island, where the Gangasagar Mela is organized annually.
Archaeologists in Pakistan have discovered nearly 2,000-year-old Kushan Empire coins and pieces of lapis lazuli (sapphire) from the Bhir Mound area near Taxila in Rawalpindi. These coins belong to the period of the Kushan emperor Vasudeva, who is considered among the last great rulers of the Kushans. This discovery highlights the ancient trade contacts, religious diversity, and historical importance of the region during the early centuries AD.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will organize the first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM 2026) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 21 to 23, 2026. This three-day international program is an important step towards making India a global platform for dialogue and cooperation on democratic governance and election management.
IDFC FIRST Bank announced the launch of its premium credit card, the 'Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card', in January 2026. This card is specifically designed for international travelers and premium lifestyle spending customers. Its biggest feature is that it does not charge any markup fee on foreign currency (Forex), and offers several attractive benefits related to travel, insurance, and rewards.
Earth's Rotation Day is celebrated every year on January 8th worldwide, with the aim of highlighting the profound importance of the Earth's rotational motion and commemorating the historic 1851 pendulum experiment by French physicist Léon Foucault, who first publicly presented decisive proof of the Earth's rotation. January 8, 2026, marked the 175th anniversary of this revolutionary scientific demonstration, which not only celebrates a great achievement in physics but also illustrates the continuous advancement of human understanding regarding Earth's motion in space.
The operation of a hydrogen-powered pilot train will commence between Jind-Sonipat under Northern Railway. The project is in its final stage; the train-set has been completed.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the value-based education program 'Sanskar Shala' for children in Guwahati. The objective of this initiative is to promote moral education, Indian cultural values, and social responsibility among children alongside formal education in a modern, technology-driven society.
The United Nations, under the leadership of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), has declared 2026 as the 'International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists'. Other themes for 2026 are: the International Year of Rural Women, and the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.
HSBC Private Bank appointed Ida Liu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2026. This appointment signifies an important development in the global banking and wealth management sector and is highly relevant for competitive exams and current affairs preparation.