Daily Current Affairs Today 3 January 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams

Daily current affairs play a crucial role in SSC and Railway exams, especially in General Awareness and General Studies sections. Questions are often direct and fact-based, making daily revision very important. Here, Daily Current Affairs Today 3 January 2026 for SC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and Railway Exams covers all major national and international events in a simple and structured format to help aspirants revise quickly and remember key facts easily.

Top 10 Current Affairs Headlines for January 3, 2026

The following are the most important current affairs topics from January 3, 2026, relevant for upcoming government exams:

1. Bomb Cyclone (North Atlantic)

A bomb cyclone is a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system in which atmospheric pressure drops by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours.

Key Features

• Wind speed can reach around 90 km/h.

• It is associated with very low pressure at the center.

• Mostly occurs over the Atlantic Ocean.

Impact

• Recently hit parts of the USA.

• Nearly one-third of the US population was affected.

2. Exercise DESERT CYCLONE – II

Exercise Desert Cyclone-II is a joint military exercise between India and the UAE.

Timeline & Location

• Conducted from 10 December to 30 December.

• Hosted by the UAE (Abu Dhabi).

Participating Forces

• From India: Army – Mechanised Infantry.

• This was the second edition of the exercise.

Other Military Exercises Mentioned

• Egypt – Cyclone Exercise.

• France – Varuna/Naval exercise (noted as France–India).

3. Bulgaria Adopts Euro Currency

Bulgaria decided to adopt the Euro currency after nearly 20 years of approval process.

Currency Change

• Old currency: Lev.

• New currency: Euro.

Significance

• Bulgaria moves closer to full European integration.

4. Europe & European Union Facts

• Europe consists of 21 countries (as noted).

• Croatia became the 20th country to adopt the Euro.

Euro Currency Zone

• Countries using the Euro are part of the Eurozone.

European Union (EU)

• Formed in 1957.

• Maastricht Treaty – 1999.

• Lisbon Treaty – 2009.

EU Institutions

• Total members: 27 countries (after Brexit).

• Headquarters: Brussels.

• Key bodies include European Commission (EC).

5. Himachal Pradesh Food Poisoning Case

Over 200 birds were found dead in Tattapani area, Himachal Pradesh.

Cause

• Birds consumed poisoned rice grains.

• Suspected case of food poisoning.

Location Details

• District: Kangra.

• Near Swan River.

Government Response

• Forest Department was alerted.

• Control centre set up at Hyare.

• Samples sent to Chandigarh laboratory.

6. India’s First Bullet Train Project

India’s first bullet train will run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Timeline

• Expected completion: 15 August 2027.

Key Details

• Ministry: Ministry of Railways.

• Route passes through Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Technical Features

• First route: Surat–Bilimora section.

• Train speed: up to 320 km/h.

• Track length: around 508 km.

• Technology: Shinkansen (Japan).

6. Jallikattu Festival – Tamil Nadu

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport celebrated in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal harvest festival.

Timeline

• Festival start: 8 January 2026.

Pongal Festival Days

• Bhogi

• Thai

• Mattu Pongal (associated with cattle worship)

• Kaanum Pongal

Key Features

• Bulls are used instead of weapons.

• Silver coins are tied to the bull’s horn or head as prizes.

Legal Aspect

• Jallikattu was challenged under Article 29(1) (Fundamental Rights).

• Supreme Court linked the issue to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

7. Vice Chief of Air Staff (India)

• Air Marshal A. P. Singh appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff.

Tenure

• Appointment effective till 31 December.

Other Defence Appointments

• Indian Air Force Chief: Amar Preet Singh

• Indian Army Chief: Upendra Dwivedi

• Indian Navy Chief: Dinesh K. Tripathi

8. Kamya Karthikeyan – Ski Expedition to South Pole

Kamya Karthikeyan successfully completed a ski expedition to the South Pole.

Records

• Youngest Indian to ski to the South Pole.

• Second youngest in the world to achieve this feat.

Expedition Details

• Distance covered: 115 km.

• Temperature faced: –30°C.

Previous Achievement

• In 2024, Kamya scaled Mount Everest.

Historical Context

• First South Pole expedition was completed in 1911 by Roald Amundsen (Norway).

• World’s youngest explorer earlier: Matthieu Tordeur (France).

9. Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir – Zehanpora

A Buddhist archaeological site was discovered at Zehanpora in Kashmir.

Location

• District: Baramulla.

• Near the Jhelum River.

Findings

• Remains of a Buddhist settlement.

• Structures date back to the Kushan period.

Cultural Significance

• Confirms strong Buddhist influence in ancient Kashmir.

• Evidence of Kanishka-era Buddhism.

10. Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) Service

Voice over Wi-Fi allows users to make calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of cellular signals.

Also Read: SSC Monthly Current Affairs

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Daily Current Affairs 3 January 2026 Quick News and Revision Points

Use this section for rapid revision of facts relevant to SSC and Railway exams.

• Bomb Cyclone requires 24 mb pressure drop in 24 hours
• Desert Cyclone-II: India–UAE, Abu Dhabi
• Bulgaria replaced Lev with Euro
• EU headquarters: Brussels
• Bullet train speed: 320 km/h
• Jallikattu linked with Article 29(1)
• Vice Chief of Air Staff: A. P. Singh
• Kamya Karthikeyan skied 115 km
• Buddhist site: Zehanpora, Baramulla
• VoWiFi uses Wi-Fi for voice calls