Daily Current Affairs — 9 January 2026
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Modern Warfare and India’s Emerging Security Challenges
Context The Chief of the Army Staff during his address to the the UAE National Defence College (NDC) highlighted the changing character of modern warfare, marked by the convergence of conventional and non-conventional threats. What Is Modern Warfare? Modern warfare refers to contemporary conflict conducted simultaneously across land, sea, air, cyber, space, and information domains.
10-Minute Delivery Model In India’s Quick-Commerce Sector
Context The rise of the 10-minute delivery model in India’s quick-commerce sector promises unparalleled convenience for consumers, questioning its necessity and sustainability. About Quick Commerce Sector The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognizes quick-commerce as a ‘transformative innovation in last-mile logistics and urban consumer retail’. It has evolved rapidly, blending e-commerce, logistics tech, and gig economy structures to deliver essentials within 1
Centre Issues Notification For First Phase of Census of India 2027
In News The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027. About the Census The census is the systematic process of collecting, compiling, and analyzing a country’s population. Historical references to population counts can be found from Kautilya’s Arthashastra to Akbar’s Ain-i-Akbari.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Context The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated once in two years on 9th January. About It is a significant event that honors the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their homeland. January 9th commemorates the day in 1915 when Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa to lead the countrys freedom struggle.
India Opens Monument Conservation to Private Agencies
Context The Union Ministry of Culture is set to allow private agencies to undertake core conservation work at centrally protected monuments, ending the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) exclusive mandate in this domain. Rationale Behind the Decision Capacity Augmentation: Address human resource and expertise limitations of ASI. Time-bound Execution: Private participation enables adherence to strict project timelines.
EAM Visit to Europe
Context External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s first official visit for 2026 began in Europe, with a visit to Paris and Luxembourg, against the backdrop of major shifts in global politics. About In Paris, the Minister met his French, German and Polish counterparts for the India-Weimar Triangle meeting. The Weimar Triangle format was launched in 1991 as an initiative of Germany and it includes France and Poland.