Daily Current Affairs 17th January 2026

Q.1. Which organization launched the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing center, which is powered by the PARAM RUDRA system?
Ans:- IIT Madras
Q.2. On January 4, 2026, who took the oath of office as the Sikkim High Court’s 24th Chief Justice?
Ans:- Justice A Muhamed Mustaque
Q.3. Which state saw the commissioning of India’s first domestically built pollution control vessel, the ICGS Samudra Pratap?
Ans:- Goa
Q.4. Where was a rare Eastern Imperial Eagle spotted recently, underscoring the significance of the location for migratory raptors?
Ans:- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Q.5. Which state recently saw the opening of the biggest integrated inland Rainbow Trout farm in India?
Ans:- Telangana
Q.6. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ WESP 2026 study, what GDP growth rate is expected for India in 2026?
Ans:- 6.6%
Q.7. Which date is designated as the World Day of War Orphans each year to promote awareness of children left orphaned by conflict?
Ans:- January 6
Q.8. Which nation has made business travel easier for Chinese nationals by introducing the new e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4)?
Ans:- India
Q.9. Which company created the manually operated Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) for soldiers stationed in distant locations?
Ans:- DRDO
Q.10. Which airline from India joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) first, Akasa Air?
Ans:- Fifth
Q.11. When will Siddhar Agathiyar be honored and Siddha medicine promoted on the ninth Siddha Day in 2026?
Ans:- January 6
Q.12. Which state is home to the Public Investment Board-approved Kamala Hydroelectric Project?
Ans:- Arunachal Pradesh