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International Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Observed on 27th January to mark the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945. Designated by UNGA Resolution 60/7 on 1st November 2005. First official observance was on 27th January 2006 at UN Headquarters, New York.
Digital Payments
PhonePe & UPI Dominance
PhonePe holds ~45% market share in UPI by volume, leading Google Pay (~35%). PhonePe received SEBI approval for Rs 12,000 crore IPO. UPI processes over 85% of India’s digital payments, with values reaching Rs 27.97 trillion in December 2025.
Startups & Fintech
Juspay: India’s First Unicorn of 2026
Juspay was valued at USD 1.2 billion after raising USD 50 million in Series D funding led by WestBridge Capital. Founded in 2012, it processes 300 million transactions daily with total payment volume exceeding USD 1 trillion.
Energy & Infrastructure
Dorjilung Hydropower Project, Bhutan
World Bank sanctioned USD 815 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project. Jointly owned by DGPC Bhutan (60%) and Tata Power (40%). Will generate over 4,500 GWh annually, with 80% supplied to India.
International Relations
US Withdrawal from WHO
The US was a WHO member for 78 years since its founding in 1948. The US contributed nearly 20% of WHO’s operational budget. It is the only country to have withdrawn from WHO since its establishment.
Environment
UNEP State of Finance for Nature 2026
For every USD 1 spent on nature protection, USD 30 goes to nature-negative activities. In 2023, USD 220 billion for protection vs USD 7.3 trillion on harmful activities. Nature-based Solutions investment must reach USD 571 billion/year by 2030.
Railways & Technology
Kavach 4.0 Train Protection System
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Bajwa (Vadodara)-Ahmedabad section (96 km) covering 17 stations. Maiden train: Sankalp Fast Passenger. Kavach is certified to Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4) and covers over 2,200 route km.
Defence & Awards
Ashok Chakra 2026
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received the Ashok Chakra (India’s highest peacetime gallantry award). He became the first Indian to visit the International Space Station. President approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel.
Economy & Industry
Asia Manufacturing Index 2026
India ranked 6th among 11 Asian countries in the index by Dezan Shira & Associates. Rankings: China 1st, Malaysia 2nd, Vietnam 3rd, Singapore 4th, South Korea 5th. The index uses 8 pillars and 43 sub-parameters.
Digital Governance
ECI’s ECINET Platform
ECINET integrates 40+ applications and web services into a single platform. Launched by CEC Gyanesh Kumar at IICDEM conference. Developed in all 22 Indian languages plus English, facilitating citizen engagement in electoral processes.
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Why is 27th January observed as Holocaust Remembrance Day?
Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (1945)
Designated by UNGA Resolution 60/7 in 2005
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What is PhonePe’s market share in UPI by volume?
~45%
Google Pay follows at ~35%; IPO worth Rs 12,000 crore approved
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At what valuation did Juspay become a unicorn?
USD 1.2 billion
India’s first unicorn of 2026; processes 300M transactions/day
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What is the capacity of Dorjilung Hydropower Project?
1,125 MW
USD 815 million WB financing; 80% power to India
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How long was the US a member of WHO before withdrawal?
78 years (since 1948)
US contributed ~20% of WHO’s operational budget
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Who received the Ashok Chakra in 2026?
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
First Indian to visit the International Space Station
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What is India’s rank in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026?
6th out of 11 countries
China 1st, Malaysia 2nd, Vietnam 3rd
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On which route was Kavach 4.0 commissioned?
Bajwa (Vadodara)-Ahmedabad (96 km)
17 stations; SIL-4 certified; 2,200+ km covered
Think & Discuss
US Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Global Health Governance
Context from today’s quiz: After 78 years of membership since WHO’s founding in 1948, the United States has withdrawn from the World Health Organization. The US was contributing nearly 20% of WHO’s operational budget, making it the largest single funder. This withdrawal comes at a time when global health challenges—from pandemic preparedness to antimicrobial resistance—require unprecedented international cooperation.
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The US withdrawal creates a significant funding gap and raises questions about the future of multilateral health governance. Simultaneously, the UNEP report reveals that nature-negative investments outpace conservation spending 30:1—highlighting how environmental degradation and health crises are increasingly interconnected (as seen with zoonotic diseases like COVID-19).
How should the global community restructure health governance to remain effective without US participation, and what role should emerging economies like India play in filling this leadership vacuum?
How should the global community restructure health governance to remain effective without US participation, and what role should emerging economies like India play in filling this leadership vacuum?
- Should WHO diversify its funding model to reduce dependence on any single nation, and what are the trade-offs of doing so?
- Can regional health organisations (like Africa CDC or ASEAN health bodies) compensate for a weakened WHO in pandemic response?
- How might India leverage this moment to expand its soft power through global health diplomacy, building on initiatives like Vaccine Maitri?
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