UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 29-01-2026

One Liners 29-01-2026

History, Art and Culture

25^th Edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026

BRM – It is the world’s largest international theatre festival.
Held at – National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi.
Inaugurated by – Ministry of Culture.
Key highlights – Launch of the NSD App-based Radio Station “Rang Akash” and the NSD OTT platform “Naatyam”.
Objectives – To connects India’s diverse cultural traditions, stories, and artistic expressions with audiences across the world.
To enable a deeper understanding of the nation’s rich cultural heritage on an international stage.

Mauni Amavasya

Indian railways run 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya.

Observed on – New Moon Day in the month of Magha, according to Hindu calendar.
Significant day – To honour to our ancestors and forefathers.
Devotees take baths in holy rivers such as the Saraswati, Yamuna, or Ganges etc.
Astrological importance – Five planets are aligning in the same zodiac sign.

Polity & Governance

New Aadhaar App

New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation.

Developed by – Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Objective – To provide Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) with a secure, convenient and privacy-first way to carry, share, show and verify their digital identity.
Features & functionalities –
- Face verification for proof of presence.
- Biometric lock/unlock in a single click.
- Viewing of authentication history.
- QR-based contact card for easy sharing of contact details.
- It allows management of up to 5 Aadhaar profiles on a single device, enabling the concept of “One Family – One App.”

Economy

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project

Installation of overhead electrification masts is progressing well on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.

India’s 1^st high-speed rail system.
Execution under – ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Advantage – To benefit passengers, local economies, and Indian industry through job creation and strengthened manufacturing.

Postal Channel Enabled with Export Benefits

Operationalised by – Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications.
Extension of export benefits –
- Duty Drawback.
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP).
- Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)—for exports made through the postal channel.
Facilitated through – Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs).
Objectives – To simplify and broaden access to exports, especially for MSMEs, artisans, start-ups and small exporters, who largely depend on the postal network for low- and medium-value international consignments.
Significance – It align with the objectives of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and the Government’s focus on Ease of Doing Business and promotion of cross-border e-commerce.

Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs)

Joint initiative of – Department of Posts and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
It provides end-to-end export facilitation under one roof.
At present, 1,013 DNKs are operational across the country.
Objective – To enable exporters from even remote and underserved regions to access global markets through booking, digital documentation, and seamless customs clearance.

International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS)

ITPS – It is a competitive service for transmission and delivery of packets.
Service offered by – Indian post.
Available in – 135 countries.
Features – A single-window, end-to-end export solution, including pick-up, documentation, online payments, faceless customs clearance, and real-time tracking.
Objectives –
- To meet the cross-border shipping requirements of e-commerce exporter including MSMEs, small businesses, merchants, etc.
- To promote exports of their products using local post offices.

Agriculture

Progress of Area Coverage under Rabi Crops

Rabi sowing records robust growth.

Total area coverage – Increases by 20.88 lakh hectare over last year.
Pulses – Area rises by 3.82 lakh hectare.
Gram – Records significant increase of 4.66 lakh hectare.
Overall rabi crop coverage – Reaches 652.33 lakh hectare reflecting steady progress of the season.

Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet

Organised by – Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry with the Government of Assam.
Objective – To strengthen Agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products.

Science

Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS)

NIXI marks one year of IGICBS scheme.

Initiative by – National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
Objective – To strengthen youth engagement and institutional capacity in the dynamic of Internet Governance ecosystem and digital infrastructure.
Key highlights –
- The IGICBS portal was launched, along with the release of the IGICBS Impact Report.
- Successfully trained 10,000+ participants.
Significance – It aligns with broader vision of fostering a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem through knowledge-led initiatives.