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📘 Daily Current Affairs – 2 January 2026
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🇮🇳 1️⃣ National Affairs
India and Pakistan Exchange List of Nuclear Installations
As part of the confidence-building measures under the agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations, India and Pakistan exchanged the list of their nuclear installations at the beginning of the year.
Why important for exams: Nuclear diplomacy, confidence-building measures, internal and external security.
🌍 2️⃣ International Affairs
Protests Continue Across Iran
Public protests and strikes continued across multiple Iranian cities amid economic hardship and political dissatisfaction, leading to clashes with security forces.
Why important for exams: Middle East geopolitics, civil unrest, international relations.
Political Developments in Lebanon Ahead of 2026 Elections
Lebanon’s political environment remains under focus as the country prepares for general elections scheduled in 2026 amid economic reforms and governance challenges.
Why important for exams: Comparative politics, West Asia regional studies.
Philippines Enforces New Rule on Electric Vehicles
The Philippines government implemented restrictions on light electric vehicles on major roads to improve traffic safety and regulation.
Why important for exams: Transport policy, urban governance, public safety.
📊 3️⃣ Economy & Financial Awareness
No major national-level economic announcement was reported today. Aspirants are advised to continue monitoring RBI and Government of India notifications.
⚙️ 4️⃣ Science & Technology
Major Human Spaceflight Missions Planned for 2026
Several global space agencies have scheduled important human spaceflight missions for 2026, including NASA’s Artemis II mission and ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme preparations.
Why important for exams: Space technology, international scientific collaboration.
🌱 5️⃣ Environment & Ecology
No major environment-related headline reported today.
🎭 6️⃣ Culture & Society
No major culture or heritage-related developments reported today.
🏆 7️⃣ Sports & Awards
Kings World Cup Nations Football Tournament to be Held in Brazil
The Kings World Cup Nations, a seven-a-side international football tournament, will be held in Brazil from 3 to 17 January 2026.
Why important for exams: International sports events, general awareness.
📈 8️⃣ Reports, Rankings & Education
ICSI Releases CSEET Admit Cards for January 2026 Exam
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India released the admit cards for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) scheduled in January 2026.
Why important for exams: Professional education and competitive exam notifications.
⚡ 9️⃣ One-Liners (Quick Revision)
- India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under CBM agreement.
- Public protests continue in Iran amid economic and political challenges.
- Lebanon prepares for 2026 general elections.
- Philippines enforces restrictions on light electric vehicles.
- Global space agencies plan major human space missions in 2026.
- Kings World Cup Nations football tournament scheduled in Brazil.
- ICSI releases CSEET admit cards for January 2026.
🧠 🔟 Daily Practice MCQs
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The exchange of nuclear installation lists between India and Pakistan is part of:
A) Trade agreement
B) Confidence Building Measures
C) Visa facilitation
D) Climate pact
Answer: B -
The Kings World Cup Nations is related to which sport?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
Answer: B -
CSEET is conducted by:
A) RBI
B) UPSC
C) ICSI
D) AICTE
Answer: C
📌 Exam Tip: Focus on international relations and security-related news for both prelims and mains.
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