Daily Brief - Jan 10

India’s First Paperless Court: The Kalpetta judicial district in Wayanad, Kerala became India’s first completely paperless court system under green jurisprudence.

Commercial Bio-Bitumen Production: India became the first country globally to commercially produce bio-bitumen from agricultural waste like paddy straw.

U.S. Withdrawal from International Bodies: The United States decided to withdraw from 66 international organizations including UN and non-UN bodies.

Exit from International Solar Alliance: The U.S. formally exited the India-led International Solar Alliance.

NSO GDP Estimates: India’s Real GDP growth for FY 2025–26 was projected at 7.4% by the National Statistics Office.

Deployment of Oreshnik Missile: Russia launched the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine marking its second combat use.

Establishment of Haldia Naval Base: Indian Navy established a new naval detachment at Haldia in West Bengal to enhance Bay of Bengal surveillance.

Passing of Madhav Gadgil: Renowned ecologist and chairperson of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel Madhav Gadgil passed away at the age of 83.

Census 2027 Roadmap: India announced its first fully digital census in 2027 including complete caste enumeration for the first time since 1931.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: The UN General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.