{"id":63187,"date":"2026-01-02T10:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=63187"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T05:21:19","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-02-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/02-01-2026\/headlines-of-the-day-02-january-2026","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 02-January-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Marathi literature reveals savannas are not degraded forests<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page2)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS1(Culture\/GS3\/Environment)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
R.K. Shriramkumar receives Sangita Kalanidhi award<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page3)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Miscellaneous <\/strong>



<\/td><\/tr>
T.N. revises rules on use of mining operation funds<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page3)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
DRDO will play key role in India\u2019s air defence: Rajnath<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page4)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Defence)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India, Pak. exchange lists of prisoners and nuclear installations<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page 4)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
Financial dominance over wife cannot qualify as \u2018cruelty\u2019: SC<\/strong>

<\/td>		The HinduPage 6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
What transgender men face when they access healthcare<\/strong>


<\/td>		The HinduPage 7)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Health)<\/strong>





<\/td><\/tr>
Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?<\/strong>



<\/td>		The HinduPage 10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy\/Environment)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India\u2019s fondness for \u2018strategic exemptions\u2019<\/strong><\/td>The HinduPage 11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3\/Environment)<\/strong>


<\/td><\/tr>
India allows banks to sponsor pension funds under NPS<\/strong>
<\/td>		The HinduPage 12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>




<\/td><\/tr>
Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining European Union<\/strong><\/td>The hindu(Page 14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
National Sports Governance Act comes into effect partially<\/strong><\/td>The hindu(Page 17)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Water Sharing Treaty enters final year<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express<\/strong>


<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Prolonged fog and dry spell leaves December 5th driest over India : IMD<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS1(Geography)<\/strong>


<\/td><\/tr>
PM Modi to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper this month<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page5)<\/strong><\/a>


<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong>



<\/td><\/tr>
After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan\u2019s first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page7)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Space)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
Village Defence Guards (VDGs)<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page7)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Internal Security)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page8)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
In 2026, navigating a world without norms<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page9)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>

<\/td><\/tr>
Climate: A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2019s metal exports face 22% price cut threat as world\u2019s first carbon tax goes live today<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Story of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal & Battle of Basantar<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)\/GS3(Defence)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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