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02 January 2026 Current Affairs | Daily Current Affairs | Current Affairs By SKC Sir | KGS BPSC

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Overview

This video is a New Year current-affairs class (2 January 2026). The instructor conducts rapid Q&A revision and teaches several recent/general knowledge topics relevant for competitive exams, with emphasis on “what can be asked” and quick memorization.

Key Current Affairs / Exam Points Covered

Israel Prize (2026)

  • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Donald Trump will receive Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize (2026).
  • The award is presented as being linked to Israel’s context and U.S. support.
  • The presentation is said to be on Israel’s Independence Day, tied to the Hebrew calendar (described as falling in April 2026).
  • Example mentioned of a prior recipient: Zubin Mehta (given as 1991).
  • The instructor lists several awards Trump received in 2025 for exam-style “recent awards” questions.

Global Family Day / DRDO Foundation Day (1 January)

  • Global Family Day is discussed as part of 1 January observances.
  • It is aligned with DRDO Foundation Day, noting:
    • DRDO was established on 1 January 1958
    • Stated as the 68th year.

Important January Dates for Exams

A monthly list of key observances includes:

  • 4 Jan — Braille Day
  • 9 Jan — Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
  • 10 Jan — World Hindi Day
  • 12 Jan — National Youth Day
  • 15 Jan — Indian Army Day
  • 16 Jan — National Startup Day
  • 23 Jan — Subhash Chandra Bose anniversary / Parakram Diwas
  • 24 Jan — National Girl Child Day
  • 25 Jan — National Voters Day
  • 26 Jan — Republic Day
  • 30 Jan — Martyrs’ Day / Gandhi death anniversary

Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0

  • Asked: where was the 4th edition organised?
  • The event is said to be across two locations:
    • Varanasi (inauguration)
    • Rameshwaram (conclusion/closing)
  • Dharmendra Pradhan and Yogi Adityanath are named as inaugurators.
  • Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is said to have inaugurated the closing ceremony.
  • Linked to:
    • Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
    • Theme: “Let’s Learn Tamil”

Cricket (T20 wickets record)

  • Sonam SA (Bhutan) is presented as holding the record for most wickets in a single T20 match:
    • 8 wickets in 4 overs (during a match against Myanmar).
  • The instructor contrasts:
    • single match record vs.
    • overall most wickets in T20 formats
  • Mentions top wicket-takers such as Rashid Khan, Tim Southee (described as a New Zealand player), and Shakib Al Hasan, with approximate totals.

Chess (FIDE World Rapid Championship)

  • Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is stated to have won the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship (described as his sixth time).
  • Venue mentioned: Doha, Qatar.
  • India’s achievement:
    • Two bronze medals — Arjun Erigaisi (men) and Koneru Humpy (women)

Defense / Missiles (Pinaka)

  • DRDO is said to have conducted the first successful test related to the Pinaka long-range guided rocket.
  • Linked to Integrated Test Range, Chandipur (Odisha).
  • Strike/testing range mentioned as 120 km.

International Postal Services Closure

  • Denmark is described as becoming the first country to close/discontinue traditional postal services.
  • Discussed in contrast to India’s continued postal relevance.

Global Lifetime Achievement Award (Sports)

  • At the World Sports Summit in Dubai (UAE):
    • Novak Djokovic (Serbia) receives the Global Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Under the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Awards
  • Objective described: uniting the world through sports
  • Award series stated to have started in 2008.

China–Taiwan Military Exercise (“Justice Mission 2025”)

  • China is stated to have launched/held “Justice Mission 2025” near Taiwan.
  • Described as repeated for the 6th consecutive time.
  • Framed as a response to perceived U.S. security cooperation with Taiwan, involving multiple forces (navy/army/air/rocket forces).

Naxalism-free Declaration (India)

  • Madhya Pradesh is presented as declaring itself Naxal-free.
  • Target deadline stated: March 31, 2026
  • Ministry of Home Affairs is said to aim to make India free from Naxalism.
  • Origin traced to Naxalbari (West Bengal).
  • The instructor claims no Naxalism impact in Bihar and mentions presence in Jharkhand (e.g., Saranda area, Latehar referenced).

Instructor’s Wrap-up / Logistics

  • Encourages students to revise daily.
  • Announces a plan for “Yearly Current Affairs” and additional revision classes (including revising December earlier).
  • Ends with a teaser question: which country will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026 (not answered in the subtitles).

Presenters / Contributors

  • SKC Sir (main presenter/instructor; referenced as “SKC Sir / KGS Sir”)
  • Dharmendra Pradhan (named as inaugurating Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0)
  • Yogi Adityanath (named as inaugurating Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0)
  • C. P. Radhakrishnan (named as inaugurating the closing ceremony of Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0)

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