Daily Current Affairs Today 6 January 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams By Krati Mam

Daily current affairs play a vital role in SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, and other competitive exams. Questions are often asked directly from national and international events, defence updates, government schemes, sports, constitutional articles, and static GK linked to news.

This Daily Current Affairs Today 6 January 2026 by Krati Mam covers all important topics in a clear, exam-focused manner to help aspirants revise efficiently and score better exams like SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and Railway.

Top 10 Daily Current Affairs Today 6 January 2026

Below are the most important current affairs for 6 January 2026, explained in 3–4 lines each for quick understanding and revision.

Indian Army's Designated Year for 2026

The Indian Army has designated 2026 as the "Year of Networking and Data Centricity." This announcement was made by Army Chief, General Upendra, underscoring the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in defense. The initiative aims to create a common, unified network for all army operations. The primary goals include ensuring seamless data connectivity to prevent network issues during operations and establishing a data-centric approach to enhance preparedness for future conflicts where data availability and network integrity are paramount.

Comparative Analysis: Indian Army's Thematic Years

The Indian Army assigns a specific focus area to each year:

• 2026: Year of Networking and Data Centricity

• 2025: Year of Reform

• 2024: Year of Technology Absorption

Key military operations often feature in competitive exams:

• Operation Ganga: Evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine.

• Operation Sard Hawa: Conducted by the BSF along the Rajasthan border.

• Operation Green Hunt: To counter insurgency and cross-border terrorism.

• Operation Devi Shakti: Evacuation of Indian nationals from Afghanistan.

US Arrest of Former Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro

The United States has arrested the former leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, under Operation Absolute Resolve, releasing an official photograph.

Venezuela, a South American nation with the world's largest oil reserves and an OPEC member, has its capital in Caracas. Under Maduro since 2013, Venezuela maintained close ties with Russia and China, supplying them with crude oil at low prices while restricting access for US companies.

This action draws historical parallels with the Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823 by US President James Monroe. This doctrine declared European interference in North American affairs a hostile act against the US. Though later softened to improve international relations post-World Wars, the Trump administration has revived its principles to justify such interventions, even considering actions against Greenland (governed by Denmark).

India Becomes World's Largest Rice Producer

India has surpassed China to become the world's largest producer of rice, an announcement made by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Key Production Data (2025 Forecast):

• India: Approximately 150 million tonnes.

• China: Approximately 145.28 million tonnes.

While West Bengal is traditionally a major rice-producing state, the top producers for this period are:

1. Telangana

2. Uttar Pradesh (UP)

3. West Bengal

The most widely grown variety contributing to this production is IR8, introduced in 1968, coinciding with India's Green Revolution (launched in 1966). Rice is cultivated as both a Kharif and Rabi crop, requiring temperatures between 21°C to 27°C and approximately 150 cm of rainfall. Prominent varieties in West Bengal include Aman, Os, and Boro. India also holds the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Basmati rice, a point of contention with Pakistan.

Indian Army's Long-Range Rocket Launcher: 'Suryastra'

The Indian Army has signed a deal with an India-Israel joint initiative for the development of a new long-range rocket launcher named Suryastra.

Manufactured by NIBE Limited in collaboration with Israel's Elbit Systems, Suryastra is a rocket launcher, not a missile. It is a surface-to-surface system capable of back-to-back firing, with a range of 150 km to 300 km. This system will complement India's existing Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher.

For comparative context, Israel operates a multi-layered air defense network including Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling. India and Israel also co-developed the Barak missile, meaning "lightning."

Assam Forms Committee for 8th Pay Commission Implementation

Assam has become the first state in India to form a committee to prepare for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission at the state level.

The Central 8th Pay Commission is scheduled for implementation from January 1, 2026, for central government employees. A central committee, headed by Ranjana Desai, is determining the "fitment factor" for salary increases, following the 7th Pay Commission in 2016. State government employee salaries are not automatically aligned; each state must form its own commission or adopt central recommendations.

Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced the state-level committee, which will be headed by Subhash Chandra Das. This committee will prepare a report on the financial implications and methodology for increasing the salaries, pensions, and allowances of state government employees.

Static GK: Assam

• Capital: Dispur

• High Court: Guwahati High Court (serves 4 states)

• Languages: Bodo (Official Language), Assamese (Classical Language)

• Key Temple: Kamakhya Temple, site of the Ambubachi Mela

• Ramsar Site: Deepor Beel

• National Parks: Assam has the second-highest number of national parks in India (after MP), including Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Dibru-Saikhowa, and Orang.

• Festival: Bihu

China Launches Type 052D Guided-Missile Destroyer

China has launched a new Type 052D guided-missile destroyer, also known as the Laoji destroyer. A destroyer is a warship designed to counter submarines, aircraft, and missiles. With this launch, China now possesses more destroyers than the United States. The new ship features advanced radar, signaling, and weapons systems. China has also developed a destroyer for Pakistan named Ghazi.

India also possesses a modern fleet of destroyers built under Project 15B, including INS Visakhapatnam, INS Imphal, INS Surat, and INS Mormugao.

Sighting of 'Strawberry Leopard' in Karnataka

A rare leopard, known as the Sandalwood Leopard or Strawberry Leopard, has been sighted for the second time in India, this time in Karnataka. The first sighting was in Rajasthan in 2021. This second sighting occurred in 2025 in the Vijayanagar district forest of Karnataka.

Named for its distinct strawberry-colored coat and the sandalwood forests where it was spotted, this rare leopard is found only in South Africa, Tanzania, and India. This sighting is significant in the context of the International Big Cat Alliance, launched by India in Karnataka's Bandipur National Park.

Bactrian Camels to Debut at Republic Day Parade

Ladakh will feature its double-humped Bactrian camels in its tableau at the Republic Day parade for the first time. These camels are native to the high-altitude regions of Central Asia, found in cold deserts like the Gobi Desert (Mongolia), Tibet, and Ladakh in India. They are listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN and are primarily omnivorous. The parade takes place on Kartavya Path, with Ursula von der Leyen (European Union) as the guest of honor for 2025.

Pakistan Tests 'Taimur' Missile

The Pakistan Air Force has test-fired a new missile named Taimur. It is a subsonic missile (speed less than Mach 1) designed for land and sea attacks. The missile has a range of 600 km and can be launched from land, air, and sea platforms.

72nd National Volleyball Tournament

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, highlighting the event's importance. Organized by the Volleyball Federation of India (established in 1951), the tournament features volleyball teams, with each team consisting of 6 players. A total of 58 teams are participating.

Constitutional Law: Understanding Article 20

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides crucial protections regarding conviction for offenses. The correct provisions under Article 20 are:

• No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offense more than once (Protection against Double Jeopardy).

• No person accused of any offense shall be compelled to be a witness against himself (Protection against Self-incrimination).

Comparative Structure: Distinguishing Related Articles

Understanding the distinction between related articles is key:

(Memory Tip: When solving multiple-choice questions, eliminate options that clearly belong to other articles (like Article 21 or 21A) to narrow down and identify the correct provisions under Article 20.)

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Daily Current Affairs Today 6 January 2026 Revision Session

A quick recap of recent key facts:

• Paparwaha Buddha Relics Exhibition: Inaugurated by PM Modi in Delhi.

• 72nd G7 Summit: To be held in France.

• Highest Record Tiger Deaths: Reported in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

• Gaan-Ngai Festival: Celebrated in Manipur.

• New Logo & Mascot Launch: Undertaken by the Ministry of Statistics.

• India's First Slum-Free City: Surat.

• Crypto Mining Legalization: Turkmenistan has allowed crypto mining.

• New Airbase Inauguration: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) inaugurated a new airbase in Car Nicobar.

• Galaxy Frog (Melanobatrachus indicus): Found in the Western Ghats.