Daily Current Affairs — (10 January 2026)

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🗞️ 1. Somnath Swabhiman Parv – Historic Cultural Celebration

Category: National / Culture
Details:
• A four-day Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being observed from January 8–11, 2026, commemorating the 1000th year since the first attack on the historic Somnath Temple and 75 years of its revival post-Independence.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in these events, highlighting the temple’s historical and civilisational significance.
Why Important for Exams:
• Indian culture & heritage; temple history; national events.

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🗞️ 2. Delhi World Book Fair 2026 Inaugurated

Category: National / Education / Culture
Details:
• The 53rd Delhi World Book Fair began at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from January 10 to 18, 2026, with free entry.
• It is expected to draw over 2 million visitors and host more than 1,000 publishers, making it one of Asia’s largest literary events.
Why Important for Exams:
• Cultural awareness; literacy & reading promotion initiatives.

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⚖️ 3. Lok Adalat Session Held in Delhi

Category: Governance / Law & Justice
Details:
• On January 10, Lok Adalat 2026 was organised across Delhi to provide an opportunity for resolution of minor legal disputes, including settlement or waiver of traffic challans for eligible cases.
• Participants need online registration and relevant documents when attending.
Why Important for Exams:
• Judiciary & justice delivery mechanisms; alternative dispute resolution.

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🏦 4. Banks Closed Today — Saturday Holiday

Category: Banking Awareness
Details:
• Banks in India are closed on 10 January 2026 as it falls on the second Saturday of the month, following RBI’s holiday guidelines.
• Customers should plan their transactions accordingly.
Why Important for Exams:
• Banking calendar & holiday rules (RBI guidelines).

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📢 5. Voter Awareness Rally in Nagpur

Category: National / Governance
Details:
• The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is organising a bike rally on January 11 to boost voter turnout ahead of civic elections on January 15, 2026.
• The rally will travel through several key city locations to generate civic participation.
Why Important for Exams:
• Local governance; civic awareness.

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🌐 6. Government Digital Infrastructure Expansion

Category: Economy / Technology
Details:
• The Ministry of Electronics & IT announced the rollout of enhanced digital infrastructure in 5,000 Gram Panchayats across seven North-Eastern states under BharatNet Phase III with an allocation of ₹1,200 crore.
Why Important for Exams:
• Government projects; digital inclusion.

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⚖️ 7. Supreme Court’s Environmental Guidelines

Category: Governance / Environment
Details:
• The Supreme Court of India issued directions for stricter environmental impact assessments on mining in sensitive ecological zones like the Western Ghats & Himalayas.
• States must report compliance within 90 days.
Why Important for Exams:
• Judiciary; environmental governance.

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🌾 8. PMFBY Scheme Update

Category: Economy / Agriculture
Details:
• The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been revised to include horticulture crops and 15% premium reduction for small & marginal farmers, effective from Kharif 2026.
Why Important for Exams:
• Agricultural insurance; rural economy.

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🛡️ 9. Indigenous Defence Procurement

Category: Defence
Details:
• The Defence Acquisition Council approved purchase of 120 Arjun Mark-2 main battle tanks (worth ₹8,400 crore) to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Why Important for Exams:
• Defence production; government procurement.

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⚙️ 10. Metro Project Expansion Sanctioned

Category: Economy / Infrastructure
Details:
• The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs sanctioned ₹2,300 crore for metro rail projects in Pune and Nagpur, with about 65 km of new corridors planned under Metro Lite/Metro Neo schemes.
Why Important for Exams:
• Urban infrastructure development; government investment.

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📌 Quick Revision Points

• Somnath Swabhiman Parv: temple cultural milestone.

• Delhi World Book Fair: free entry, major cultural event.

• Lok Adalat: alternative dispute settlement.

• Bank holiday: second Saturday rule.

• BharatNet Phase III: digital expansion.

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✏️ Practice MCQs

1. Which event marks the 1000th year of attack and 75th year of revival in 2026?
   a) Khajuraho Festival b) Somnath Swabhiman Parv
   Answer: b) Somnath Swabhiman Parv

2. What infrastructure project was expanded under BharatNet Phase III?
   a) Railways b) Digital connectivity in Panchayats
   Answer: b) Digital connectivity in Panchayats

3. Arjun Mark-2 tanks are associated with which sector?
   a) Agriculture b) Defence
   Answer: b) Defence