January 24, 2026 — Daily Current Affairs

India observed National Girl Child Day on January 24, 2026, spotlighting progress under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) since 2015 — with the sex ratio at birth improving from 918 to ~934 per 1,000 males. The UN International Day of Education, also observed on January 24, brought focus to India’s National Education Policy 2020 implementation and the learning outcomes challenge revealed by ASER reports. Pre-budget consultations continued with various stakeholders ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1.