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Current Affairs – 01 January 2026

Daily Important News for Banking, SSC, UPSC, State PCS, CET & Police Exams

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🔷 Ministry & Government Updates

Ministry of Communications (DoT) – 3 Major Reforms
• Pro-Tem Security Certification Scheme extended for 2 years from 01 January 2026.
• TSTL Designation Fee reduced by 50%.
• Simplification of ITSAR Certification.

📌 Exam Note: These reforms support Digital India & ease of doing business.

National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-25)
• Released by DoT.
• Effective from 30 December 2025.
• Regulates spectrum use for telecom, defence & broadcasting.

🔷 Infrastructure & Culture

Amit Shah Inaugurates Batadrava Than, Assam
• Location: Nagaon, Assam.
• Project cost: ₹222 crore.
• Birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev.

🔷 Science, Technology & Innovation

FIIT (IIT Delhi Arm) & IDFC First Bank – IGNITE Program
• 15 startups selected.
• Focus on fintech, sustainability & deep-tech.

Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organisation (IAIRO)
• Announced by Gujarat CM.
• Location: GIFT City.
• Budget: ₹300 crore for 5 years.

🔷 Banking & Economy

Rediff.com Gets NPCI Approval
• Approved as Third Party Application Provider (TPAP).
• Can now offer UPI services.

IDFC First Bank Launches “Gaj” Credit Card
• India’s first metal credit card.
• Premium lifestyle & travel benefits.

Piyush Goyal Announces Zero Duty on Australian Tariff Lines
• 100% tariff lines made zero-duty.
• Under India-Australia ECTA.

🔷 Defence & Security

DRDO Tests Pinaka LRGR-120
• Range: 120 km.
• Tested from Chandipur, Odisha.

Rakesh Asthana Appointed Interim DG of NIA

🔷 Appointments & Obituary