Current Affairs in English with Static GK – 8 January 2026

Last Updated: January 2026

Daily current affairs play a crucial role in competitive exams like SSC, Banking (SBI PO, IBPS PO), UPSC, RAS and other government job examinations. Below is a carefully curated list of Current Affairs in English with Static GK for 8 January 2026, written in a clear, exam-oriented format.

📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static GK – 08 January 2026

1. Bharatanatyam Award

Renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Urmila Sathyanarayanan received the prestigious ‘Nritya Kalanidhi’ Award 2026 from the Madras Music Academy on 3 January 2026. The award coincided with the inauguration of the Academy’s 19th annual dance festival and marked 50 years since her Arangetram and 30 years of her dance company, Natya Sankalpaa.

2. Indian Army – Year of Networking and Data Centricity

The Indian Army has declared 2026 as the ‘Year of Networking and Data Centricity’. This initiative focuses on enhanced connectivity, real-time decision-making, and data-driven transformation to strengthen future combat readiness.

3. India’s First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel

ICGS Samudra Pratap was commissioned as India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel into the Indian Coast Guard. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the vessel has over 60% indigenous content and enhances marine pollution response and maritime safety.

4. Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ in Karnataka

An ultra-rare leopard colour morph known as the ‘Sandalwood Leopard’ was documented for the first time in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka. This is only the second such record in India and is linked to rare genetic traits.

• Karnataka CM – Siddaramaiah
• Governor – Thaawarchand Gehlot
• Major National Parks: Bannerghatta, Kudremukh, Nagarahole, Anshi

5. Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference

The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference highlighted India’s progress toward inclusive, ethical, and responsible artificial intelligence. The event showcased Centre–State collaboration and positioned Rajasthan as an emerging contributor to India’s AI-driven growth.

6. Khelo India Beach Games 2026

The second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games is being held at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, from 5 to 10 January 2026. Over 2,100 athletes are participating across six medal sports, including beach soccer and beach volleyball.

7. CSR Conclave on Nutrition Security

A conclave on the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Nutrition Security and Malnutrition Mitigation was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. During the event, the third phase of the GiftMilk programme was launched.

8. Literary Works by CIIL

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled 41 literary works prepared by the Centres of Excellence for classical Indian languages under the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL).

9. RBI and Delhi Government MoU

The Government of Delhi and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed an MoU under which RBI will act as the Delhi government’s banker, debt manager, and financial agent.

• RBI Headquarters – Mumbai
• Established – 1 April 1935
• Present Governor – Sanjay Malhotra

10. Rainbow Trout Farm in Telangana

India’s largest integrated inland Rainbow Trout Farm was inaugurated in Kandukur Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. The project enables trout cultivation in warm climates using advanced engineering techniques.

11–14. Other Important Highlights

• GiftMilk programme supports 4,000 schoolchildren in mining-affected regions.
• Goa CM Pramod Sawant launched the second edition of “History That India Ignored” by Prem Prakash.
• Renowned billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away at 67.
• Supreme Court of India signed an MoU with Bhutan’s apex court to enhance judicial cooperation.

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