Current Affairs January 2026

Lokesh Aims to Develop Mangalagiri as Model Constituency Table of Contents Source: Deccan Chronicle Relevance: History & Culture of Telangana Why in News? Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced plans to develop Mangalagiri Assembly Constituency as a model constituency, emphasizing collective effort, social responsibility, and community participation during a public religious event. Key Highlights of the Event Nara Lokesh

New Zealand’s Māori Tribe Performs Haka at Medaram Jatara, Telangana Table of Contents Source: Deccan Chronicle Relevance: History & Culture of Telangana Important Keywords For Prelims: Haka, Māori Tribe, Medaram Jatara, Sammakka–Saralamma, Indigenous Communities, Cultural Exchange Programme, Tribal Festival, Tadvai Mandal, Warangal, Bangaram (Jaggery), Adivasi Traditions For Mains: Indigenous Cultural Solidarity, Tribal Identity, People-to-People Diplomacy,

Telangana Signs Big Deals in Davos: Building a Future-Ready Economy under Telangana Rising 2047 Table of Contents Source: Deccan Chronicle Relevance: TGPSC GR I Paper–IV: Economy and Development Important Keywords For Prelims: World Economic Forum (WEF), MoU, Telangana Rising 2047, Bharat Future City, Global Capability Centre (GCC), Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Green Manufacturing For Mains:

AP Plans India’s First Human-Carrier Drone Ambulance Table of Contents Source: Deccan Chronicle Relevance: UPSC GS Paper III – Science and Technology – application of emerging technologies– Disaster management and emergency response– Infrastructure, innovation, and Make in India– Internal security (airspace management, drone corridors) Why in News? Andhra Pradesh has announced the launch of India’s first