Jan 28, 2026 Current Affairs

Chandrakant Lahariya

♦ Chandrakant Lahariya, former staff member of World Health Organisation (WHO), has won the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025. He is the first and only Indian so far to win this prize, which received over 2,000 nominations. ♦ Dr Chandrakant is one of India’s leading health policy researchers, an academician, and a medical practitioner. His research impact has been recognised for a long time. As early as the year 2020, the first year when that ranking was released, Dr Lahariya has been recognised as a top 2% researchers across the world in areas of clinical/internal medicine and Paediatrics by Elsevier led analysis, conducted by researchers based at Stanford University in United States. ♦ He has received awards and accolades for his work, including the Government of India/ Indian Council of Medical Research had conferred him with Dr BC Srivastava Foundation Award for ‘Translating community health research into policy practice’ in 2012. He received a certificate of appreciation in 2014 from the then Director General of WHO. He is clearly amongst selected academicians and researchers, whose work is being applied in policy practice and real world.

Jan 28, 2026 Current Affairs

Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) programme.

♦ Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Aerospace and Defence on 27 January 2026 to develop an integrated regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India. Under this MoU two companies will explore establishing an assembly line for regional aircraft in India and collaborate on manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services, and pilot training for the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) programme. ♦ The collaborative industrial partnership will also aim for a phased increase in indigenisation to advance India’s RTA programme, in alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the UDAN regional connectivity vision. ♦ Embraer already has a notable presence in India. Nearly 50 Embraer aircraft operate across the commercial, defence, and business aviation segments, including the Indian Air Force’s Legacy 600 and Netra AEW&C aircraft based on the ERJ145 platform. Indian carriers like Star Air operate a fleet of 13 E175 and ERJ145 aircraft.

Jan 28, 2026 Current Affairs

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

♦ Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a predictive framework that has identified 492 locations where glacial lakes are likely to form in the Eastern Himalayan mountains. The research conducted using high-resolution Google Earth images and digital elevation models also provides crucial insights for hazard management and water-resource planning in high-mountain regions. ♦ The models helped capture complex landscape features and estimate uncertainty in the predictions, making the forecasts more realistic and reliable.

Jan 28, 2026 Current Affairs

Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

♦ India and the European Union on 27 January 2026 announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as the “Mother of All Deals”. This marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between two of the world’s largest economies. The announcement was made at the 16th India-EU Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the visit of European leaders to India. ♦ Covering two of the world’s largest economies – the 4th and 2nd globally – the India-EU FTA creates a combined market of over USD 24 trillion (around INR 2,091.6 lakh crore), unlocking vast opportunities for nearly two billion people. Designed as a modern, rules-based trade framework, the agreement responds to contemporary global challenges while enabling deeper market integration, resilient supply chains, and long-term economic cooperation. ♦ The FTA delivers unprecedented market access for Indian exports, with preferential access across 97% of EU tariff lines, covering 99.5% of India’s export value. Crucially, over 70% of tariff lines – representing more than 90% of India’s exports – will see immediate duty elimination, benefiting labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, toys, sports goods, tea, coffee, and spices. ♦ These sectors, currently facing EU import duties ranging from 4% to 26%, are central to employment generation and MSME growth in India. With zero-duty access from the FTA’s entry into force, Indian exporters are expected to gain enhanced competitiveness, deeper integration into European value chains, and greater certainty in long-term investment planning. ♦ On the other side, India has offered market access across 92.1% of its tariff lines, covering 97.5% of EU exports. This includes immediate duty elimination on nearly half of tariff lines and phased liberalisation over 5, 7, and 10 years on others. Enhanced access for high-technology European goods is expected to diversify India’s import sources, reduce input costs, and support domestic manufacturing and global value chain integration.

Jan 28, 2026 Government Jobs

Non-Teaching Posts In VNIT

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur is inviting applications for non-academic posts of Librarian, Senior Scientific/Technical Officer, Executive Engineer, Junior Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Technician. Number of Posts: 45 Details: 1. Librarian: 01 2. Senior Scientific/Technical Officer: 02 3. Scientific/Technical Officer: 03 4. Executive Engineering: 01 5. Superintendent: 05 6. Library and Information Assistant: 01 7. Junior Engineer: 01 8. Technical Assistant: 08 9. Senior Assistant: 02 10. Senior Technician: 03 11. Junior Assistant: 03 12. Technician: 10 13. Office Attendant/Lab Attendant: 05 Eligibility: Depending on the post, candidates must have passed Intermediate, Bachelor's Degree, BE/B.Tech, M.Sc in the relevant field, along with work experience. Salary: Rs.18,000 - Rs.1,44,200 per month. Application method: Online. Last date for application: 01.03.2026. Website: https://vnit.ac.in/

Jan 28, 2026 Government Jobs

Administrative Assistant Posts at TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, is inviting applications for Administrative Assistant positions on a contractual basis. Details: Administrative Assistant: 11 Eligibility: Depending on the post, candidates must have a degree or postgraduate degree in the relevant field along with work experience. Age Limit: Must be below 35 years of age as on January 31, 2026. Salary: Rs. 25,000 per month. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on an interview. Application Process: Online. Application Fee: Rs. 500. Rs. 125 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Last date for application: February 8, 2026. Website: https://tiss.ac.in/project-positions/

Jan 28, 2026 Government Jobs

Posts in Hindustan Copper Limited

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Khetri Complex is inviting online applications for the following posts. Number of Posts: 18 Details: Chargeman (Electrical): 04 Electrician ‘A’: 02 Electrician ‘B’: 03 WD ‘B’: 04 WD ‘C’: 05 Eligibility: Depending on the post, candidates must have passed 10th, Diploma, ITI, or Graduation (BA/BSc/BCom) along with work experience. Salary: Per month Chargeman: Rs.28,740 - Rs.72,110; Electrician ‘A’: Rs.28,430 - Rs.59,700; Electrician ‘B’, WD ‘B’: Rs.28,280 - Rs. 57,640; WD ‘C’: Rs.28,120 - Rs.55,620. Age limit: Should not exceed 40 years. Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC candidates is applicable. Selection Process: Selection will be based on a written test, trade test, ability test, etc. Last date for online application: 25-02-2026. Website: https://www.hindustancopper.com/

Jan 28, 2026 Government Jobs

Field Data Collector posts at AIIMS Rishikesh

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh is inviting applications for Field Data Collector positions on a contractual basis. Details: Field Data Collector - 06 Eligibility: Must have passed Intermediate (12th grade) from a recognized university in the relevant field. Salary: Rs. 20,000 per month. Selection Process: Selection will be based on an interview. Application Method: Applications should be sent via email to cotpauttarakhand2023@gmail.com. Last date for application: 30.01.2026. Website: https://www.aiims.edu/index.php/en/notices/recruitment/aiims-recruitment

Jan 28, 2026 Government Jobs

Assistant Professor jobs at ABV-IIITM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM) Gwalior, is inviting applications for Assistant Professor positions in various departments on a contractual basis. Details: Assistant Professor - 22 Eligibility: Must have a Ph.D. from a recognized university in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks. Salary: Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 98,200 per month. Selection process: Selection will be based on an interview. Application method: Offline. Address: Joint Registrar (A&A), ABV-IIITM Gwalior, Morena Link Road, Gwalior - 474015. Last date for application: 25/02/2026. Website: https://www.iiitm.ac.in/index.php/en/component/content/article/98-recruitment/1625-advertisement-for-faculty-positions-assistant-professor-pay-level-10-last-date-to-apply-is-25-02-2026?Itemid=437

Jan 28, 2026 Current Affairs

India and Canada signed a Joint Statement

♦ India and Canada signed a Joint Statement on Energy Cooperation on the sidelines of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa on 27 January 2027, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral collaboration in conventional and clean energy sectors. ♦ The Joint Statement was signed following a bilateral meeting between Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Timothy Hodgson, marking the first high-level participation of a Canadian Cabinet Minister at India Energy Week. ♦ The meeting also saw the launch of the renewed India–Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue, with both sides underscoring the importance of energy security and diversity of supply for economic stability and growth. ♦ The engagement followed directions from the Prime Ministers of India and Canada during their interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in June 2025 in Kananaskis, Canada, where both leaders emphasised restarting senior ministerial and working-level engagements. ♦ Both sides agreed to deepen bilateral energy trade, including the supply of Canadian LNG, LPG and crude oil to India, and the export of refined petroleum products from India to Canada.

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