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Daily Current Affairs – 15 January, 2026

    Ministry of Rural Development Launches National Campaign on Entrepreneurship

    In News

  • A National Campaign on Entrepreneurship was launched to strengthen non-farm livelihoods for rural women under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

    • Importance of Rural Entrepreneurship

  • Reducing Overdependence on Agriculture: Agriculture still employs 45% of India’s workforce but contributes only 18% to GDP. Non-farm rural enterprises help absorb surplus labour.
  • Employment and Income Generation: MSMEs contribute 30% of India’s GDP and 45% of exports. Rural enterprises expand MSME base beyond urban centres.
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    Global Risk Report 2026 Released

    In News

  • The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 21st edition of the Global Risks Report (2026), warning that geoeconomic confrontations pose the biggest risk to major powers.

    • Global Risks for 2026

  • Geoeconomic Confrontation: Rated as the top risk for 2026. This includes the "weaponization" of trade, finance, and technology through sanctions and tariffs (such as the US tariffs imposed by the US, banning critical minerals by China etc).
  • State-Based Armed Conflict: This is the second highest risk, fueled by ongoing wars like the conflict in Ukraine and recent volatility in regions like Venezuela and the Middle East.
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    UGC Brings out New Rules Against Caste Discrimination

    Context

  • The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified new regulations to address caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions across the country.

    • Evolution from Draft to Final Regulations

  • A draft version released in February 2024 invited public criticism for:
  • Excluding Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from the ambit of caste-based discrimination.
  • Proposing penalties to “discourage” false complaints, potentially deterring genuine grievances.
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    Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: ILO

    Context

  • Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released its latest World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) Report highlighting persistent inequalities in the global labor market.

    • Key Findings of Report

  • Global Unemployment: The global unemployment rate is projected to remain at 4.9% in 2026, equivalent to 186 million people.
  • However, progress toward decent work has stagnated, with millions still lacking access to quality, secure employment.
  • Persistent Poverty Despite Economic Growth: Nearly 300 million workers live in extreme poverty, earning less than US$3 per day.
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    Delhi to Earn Revenue from ‘Carbon Credits’

    Context

  • Delhi government has announced that it has approved a framework for carbon credit monetisation. 

    • About

  • Delhi government activities such as operating electric buses, plantation drives, promoting solar energy and waste management, will be used to generate carbon credits under the new policy. 
  • The reduction in emissions through these initiatives will be scientifically measured, registered as carbon credits, and sold in national and international carbon markets to generate revenue.
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    India Position on Futuristic Marine and Space Biotechnology

    In News 

  • Futuristic space and marine biotechnology research focuses on using underexplored environments, such as the deep oceans and outer space, to develop new biological knowledge, materials, and manufacturing processes. 

    • What are Marine biotechnology and Space biotechnology?

  • Marine biotechnology: It involves studying microorganisms, algae, and other marine life to discover bioactive compounds, enzymes, biomaterials, food ingredients, and biostimulants.
  • These organisms have evolved to survive high pressure, salinity, low light, and nutrient-poor conditions making them valuable for industrial and climate-resilient applications.
  • Space biotechnology: It studies how microbes, plants, and human biological systems behave under microgravity and radiation.
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    News In Short 15-01-2026

    Context

  • PM Modi hailed the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in strengthening cultural understanding, fostering academic and people-to-people exchanges and creating lasting bonds.

    • Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

  • Organized by: Ministry of Education.
  • Launched in: 2022.
  • Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 began on December 2, 2025, carrying forward the cultural and civilisational link between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
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