Daily Current Affairs 23rd January 2026

Q.1. In order to foster innovation, research translation, and startup expansion, which university opened the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Center?
Ans:- Galgotias University
Q.2. Which Indian state established the Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing portal to assist rural craftsmen and female entrepreneurs?
Ans:- Karnataka
Q.3. In December 2025, what was the total unemployment rate in India for those who were 15 years of age or older?
Ans:- 4.8%
Q.4. What kind of illness is Menkes disease, for which Zycubo has been approved by the FDA as a treatment?
Ans:- Rare genetic disorder
Q.5. Which business collaborated with Bharat Electronics Ltd. to offer India’s armed forces domestic drone design, production, and deployment skills?
Ans:- Garuda Aerospace
Q.6. Which high-yielding synthetic cow breed was created in India by the crossbreeding of Tharparkar and Holstein Friesian cattle?
Ans:- Karan Fries cow breed
Q.7. For FY 2025–2026, which Indian state received the first untied grants from the XV Finance Commission for rural local bodies, such as District and Gram Panchayats?
Ans:- Sikkim
Q.8. Which Indian state held the 2026 Regional AI Impact Conference, where a Memorandum of Understanding to establish 30 Data and AI Labs was signed?
Ans:- Madhya Pradesh
Q.9. In charge of strategy, infrastructure, and international investments, who was named President and Vice Chairman of Meta?
Ans:- Dina Powell McCormick
Q.10. In charge of strategy, infrastructure, and international investments, who was named President and Vice Chairman of Meta?
Ans:- IIT Madras
Q.11. With a five-year investment of ₹10,000 crore, which Indian state will host the nation’s first full-stack Sovereign AI Park?
Ans:- Tamil Nadu