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Polity & Governance
Nitin Nabin — New BJP National President
Nitin Nabin elected as BJP’s 12th National President on 20 January 2026. First leader from Bihar and youngest BJP President (born 1980). Represents Bankipur Assembly constituency and serves as Road Construction Minister in Bihar. Succeeded J.P. Nadda.
Bilateral Relations
India-UAE Summit 2026 — Key Outcomes
India and UAE set $200 billion trade target by 2032 during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s fifth visit to India. Key agreements: HPCL-ADNOC Gas 10-year LNG deal (0.5 MT/year from 2028), House of India in Abu Dhabi, and UAE artefacts for Lothal Maritime Complex.
International Conference
IICDEM 2026 — India’s Election Management Summit
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (January 21-23). Organized by IIIDEM (est. 2011) under ECI. Nearly 100 delegates from 70+ countries — largest global conference of its kind hosted by India.
States & UTs
54th Statehood Day — Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura
Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrated 54th Statehood Day on 21 January 2026. These states were elevated to full statehood on 21 January 1972 through the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
Energy & Trade
HPCL-ADNOC Gas LNG Agreement
10-year LNG supply agreement signed between HPCL and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Gas. Agreement covers 0.5 million tonnes of LNG per year. Supplies to begin in 2028.
Defence & Security
China’s Type 096 Tang-Class Submarine
China unveiled Type 096 Tang-Class ballistic missile submarine in January 2026. Armed with JL-3 missiles with range of approximately 14,000 km. Each missile carries 6-10 MIRV warheads. Can strike continental US from China’s coastal waters.
Investment & Infrastructure
Second NIIF Infrastructure Fund 2026
PM Modi invited UAE sovereign wealth funds to invest in the Second NIIF Infrastructure Fund, scheduled for launch in 2026. NIIF (National Investment and Infrastructure Fund) is India’s sovereign wealth fund focused on infrastructure development.
Culture & Diplomacy
House of India — Abu Dhabi
India and UAE agreed to establish ‘House of India’ cultural centre in Abu Dhabi. UAE also agreed to provide artefacts for display at National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat — India’s upcoming maritime heritage museum.
Institutions
IIIDEM — ECI’s Training Arm
India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) established in 2011 as ECI’s dedicated training, academic, and resource arm. Organizes capacity building programs for election officials from India and partner democracies worldwide.
Important Dates
Key Dates to Remember
21 January 1972 — Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura became states. 2011 — IIIDEM established. 2028 — HPCL-ADNOC LNG supplies begin. 2032 — India-UAE $200 billion trade target.
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First BJP National President from Bihar?
Nitin Nabin
Also youngest BJP President & 12th overall
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India-UAE bilateral trade target by 2032?
USD 200 billion
Sheikh Mohamed’s 5th visit to India
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Venue for IICDEM 2026?
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
January 21-23, organized by IIIDEM
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Which states celebrated 54th Statehood Day on 21 January 2026?
Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura
Became states on 21 January 1972
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Range of China’s JL-3 missiles on Type 096 submarine?
~14,000 kilometers
Carries 6-10 MIRV warheads each
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HPCL signed 10-year LNG deal with which UAE company?
ADNOC Gas
0.5 MT/year from 2028
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Where will ‘House of India’ cultural centre be established?
Abu Dhabi
Agreed during India-UAE Summit 2026
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When was IIIDEM established?
2011
ECI’s training & academic arm
Think & Discuss
India’s Growing Strategic Partnership with UAE: Beyond Oil and Trade
Context from today’s quiz: The India-UAE Summit 2026 showcased a comprehensive partnership spanning trade ($200 billion target), energy security (HPCL-ADNOC LNG deal), cultural diplomacy (House of India), investment (Second NIIF Fund), and heritage preservation (Lothal artefacts). This relationship has evolved significantly over the last decade, with this being Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s fifth visit to India.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s partnership with the UAE has transformed from a primarily oil-importer relationship to a multidimensional strategic alliance covering defence, space, fintech, renewable energy, and cultural exchanges. With over 3.5 million Indians living in the UAE and bilateral trade growing rapidly, this partnership is becoming crucial for India’s economic and geopolitical strategy.
How should India leverage this partnership to advance its broader strategic interests in the Gulf region and beyond?
How should India leverage this partnership to advance its broader strategic interests in the Gulf region and beyond?
- Can the India-UAE model of comprehensive partnership be replicated with other Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman?
- How can India balance its growing ties with UAE while maintaining its traditional relationships with countries that may have competing interests in the region?
- What role should the Indian diaspora in the Gulf play in strengthening India’s soft power and economic diplomacy?
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