Daily Current Affairs – 27 January 2026

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It will be the first time when the first Maharudra Shaktipith in the country will be established in Amer (Jaipur) in Mehndi ka Bas. This announcement is accompanied by a Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav and a Shiv Mahapuran Katha which begins on 30 January with a grand Kalash Yatra.  Key Highlights Place of performance: Mehndi ka Bas, Amer (Jaipur). Significance: It has been referred to as the first Maharudra Shaktipith in the country. Spiritual leadership: It will be established and idol...

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The Government of India has declared the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of the 77 th Republic Day. One hundred and thirty-one individuals were chosen in the three ranks Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The list consists of such popular figures like actor Dharmendra and cricketer Rohit Sharma, as well as the success stories of other spheres. In the announcement, it was also emphasized that the list chosen has women, foreigners, and posthumous winners. Rajasthan ranks highly...

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When completed, the 150 years of singing Vande Mataram is celebrating a statewide programme series in the guidance of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Under the second phase of VandeMataram150, such events are being conducted with the slogans of the Government of India as: Freedom Mantra- Vande Mataram and Prosperity Mantra- Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The push is being made to individuals via schools, colleges, hostels, tourist attractions and other governmental establishments, and a massive campaign of singing Vande Mataram, civic involvement, and...

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The competitions in badminton, chess, and table tennis under the brand name of the Rajasthan IT Games 2025-26 were officially launched in Jaipur on 24 January. The major participant of the inauguration event was the Commissioner, Department of Information Technology and Communication, Himanshu Gupta.  Key Statements Such sports competitions encourage: said commissioner annexed commanders: mutual coordination among employees in the departments, health awareness, and positive energy. He wished the organisers a successful organisation of Rajasthan IT Games 202526. He socialized...

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Jaipur hosted the National Voters Day on 25 January under the theme of Mera Bharat, Mera Vote. Governor Haribhau Bagade urged people to work together to boost democracy and constitutional system of India and asked people to take more actions to be more aware of voting. Giving examples of India, he said that India is the largest democracy in the world, based on the culture of tolerance. The Governor also emphasized on limiting the election spending by using a system...

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In 2026 (26 January), the grand tableau would be shown at the national parade in Kartavya Path in New Delhi, by the state of Rajasthan. Ready with the assistance of the Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the tableau is going to show the cultural heritage of the state in the form of the live demonstration of ancient art and folk forms. According to the theme Rajasthan-Golden Touch of the Desert, the tableau will consist of the popular Usta art of Bikaner,...