Daily Current Affairs 21 Jan 2026: TN Tourism, Nitin Nabin & IMF Data

Daily Current Affairs – 21.01.2026

🏝️ Tamil Nadu Highlights

• First Tourism Investment Conclave: The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will organize its first-ever "Tamil Nadu Tourism Investment Conclave" in February 2026.
• Investment Target: The objective is to attract investments exceeding ₹20,000 crore into the tourism sector, focusing on eco-tourism hubs, cruise terminals, and theme parks.
• Single Window Clearance: A one-stop clearance portal will be launched to facilitate time-bound approvals for investors.

🇮🇳 National News & Schemes

• Marine Fish Farming: India's first open-sea marine fish farming project was launched on January 18, 2026, at North Bay, Andaman Sea. It is implemented by NIOT and the Ministry of Earth Sciences to harness the Blue Economy.
• Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules: New rules have been notified for this statutory fund. 75% of penalty proceeds will go to the State/UT's Consolidated Fund, while 25% is retained by the Centre. The fund will be audited by the CAG.

👔 Key Appointments

• BJP National President: Nitin Nabin has been elected as the National President of the BJP. He is the youngest National President in the party's history and the first leader from Bihar to hold the post.
• Coast Guard Commander: Additional Director General M.V. Pathak has assumed charge as the Coast Guard Commander of the Western Seaboard.

📈 Economy & Indices

• IMF Growth Forecast: The IMF has revised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year upward to 7.3%. For FY 2026-27, growth is projected at 6.4%.
• Responsible Nations Index (RNI): India introduced the RNI to assess countries on ethical governance and sustainability.
  • India's Rank: 16th globally.
  • Top Ranked: Singapore, Switzerland, and Denmark.

🧪 Science & Technology

• New State of Matter: Scientists have discovered a solid-liquid hybrid nanoscale state of matter. The key finding is that nanoparticles can remain liquid at temperatures far below their normal freezing point.
• Significance: This discovery could revolutionise heterogeneous catalysis (e.g., fuel cells, pollution control).

🏆 Awards

• Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puruskar: RPF Inspector Chandana Sinha received this honour for rescuing over 1,500 children from trafficking under Operation Nanhe Farishte.

🌍 International Highlights

• India-UAE Relations: Following the UAE President's visit, both nations targeted doubling bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032. UAE also committed investments in the Dholera Special Investment Region (Gujarat).
• China's Population Decline: China's population declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, dropping by 3 million. The birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1,000.

Source: Department of Employment and Training, Daily Current Affairs 21.01.2026

1. When is the first Tamil Nadu Tourism Investment Conclave scheduled to be held?

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

✅ Explanation: The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will organise its first-ever Tamil Nadu Tourism Investment Conclave in February 2026 to attract investments exceeding ₹20,000 crore.

2. Where was India's first open-sea marine fish farming project launched?

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Kochi, Kerala

North Bay, Andaman Sea

Lakshadweep Islands

✅ Explanation: India's first open-sea marine fish farming project was launched on 18 January 2026 at North Bay, Andaman Sea, to sustainably harness ocean resources.

3. Who has been elected as the National President of the BJP in January 2026?

Nitin Nabin

J.P. Nadda

Amit Shah

Bhupender Yadav

✅ Explanation: Nitin Nabin has been elected as the National President of the BJP, becoming the youngest person to hold the post and the first leader from Bihar to do so.

4. What is India's rank in the newly introduced Responsible Nations Index (RNI)?

1st

5th

10th

16th

✅ Explanation: India is ranked 16th globally in the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), which evaluates countries based on ethical governance, social well-being, and sustainability.

5. Which microscopy technique was used to discover the new solid-liquid hybrid state of matter?

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

High-resolution transmission electron (HRTE) microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Optical Microscopy

✅ Explanation: The discovery was made using high-resolution transmission electron (HRTE) microscopy, which enabled direct observation of atomic motion in nanoparticles.

6. Under the new rules for the Environmental (Protection) Fund, what percentage of penalty proceeds is transferred to the concerned State/UT?

75%

50%

25%

100%

✅ Explanation: According to the new rules, 75% of the penalty proceeds are transferred to the Consolidated Fund of the concerned State/UT, while 25% are retained by the Centre.

7. Which award did RPF Inspector Chandana Sinha receive for her efforts in rescuing children?

Padma Shri

Khel Ratna

Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puruskar

Gallantry Medal

✅ Explanation: RPF Inspector Chandana Sinha was awarded the Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puruskar, Indian Railways' highest service honour, for rescuing over 1,500 vulnerable children.

8. What is the IMF's revised GDP growth forecast for India for the current fiscal year (as of Jan 2026)?

6.4%

7.3%

8.1%

5.9%

✅ Explanation: The IMF has raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 7.3%, an upward revision of 0.7 percentage point.

9. What is the bilateral trade target set by India and UAE to be achieved by 2032?

USD 100 billion

USD 150 billion

USD 200 billion

USD 500 billion

✅ Explanation: During the UAE President's visit, both sides reaffirmed the target to double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032.

10. In 2025, China's population declined for which consecutive year?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

✅ Explanation: China's population declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, decreasing by about 3 million people.

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11. ADG M.V. Pathak has assumed charge as the Coast Guard Commander of which region?

Western Seaboard

Eastern Seaboard

Andaman & Nicobar

Northern Region

✅ Explanation: Additional Director General M.V. Pathak has assumed charge as the Coast Guard Commander of the Western Seaboard.

12. Which organization developed the Responsible Nations Index (RNI)?

United Nations

World Intellectual Foundation (WIF)

World Economic Forum

Transparency International

✅ Explanation: The RNI was developed by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with JNU and IIM Mumbai.

13. What is the investment target for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Tourism Investment Conclave?

₹10,000 crore

₹20,000 crore

₹5,000 crore

₹50,000 crore

✅ Explanation: The objective of the conclave is to attract investments exceeding ₹20,000 crore into the tourism sector.

14. What unique property does the newly discovered solid-liquid hybrid state exhibit?

It becomes invisible at room temperature

It remains liquid at temperatures far below its freezing point

It evaporates instantly upon contact with air

It acts as a superconductor at high temperatures

✅ Explanation: A key novel property observed was the nanoparticle's ability to remain liquid at temperatures far below its normal freezing point.

15. Who will audit the Environmental (Protection) Fund?

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Ministry of Finance

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

✅ Explanation: The Environmental (Protection) Fund will be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

16. What was the name of the child rescue initiative led by Chandana Sinha's unit in June 2024?

Operation Nanhe Farishte

Operation Muskaan

Operation Bachpan

Operation Raksha

✅ Explanation: In June 2024, her unit led 'Operation Nanhe Farishte', the Indian Railways' child rescue initiative.

17. Where in Gujarat did the UAE commit investments during the President's visit?

GIFT City

Surat Diamond Bourse

Dholera Special Investment Region

Mundra Port

✅ Explanation: The UAE committed investments in Dholera Special Investment Region (Gujarat), strengthening industrial and infrastructure collaboration.

18. What was the birth rate per 1,000 population in China in 2025?

7.92

5.63

2.1

10.5

✅ Explanation: Births in China fell to a record low of 7.92 million, with the birth rate at 5.63 per 1,000 population.

19. Which institute partnered with MoES and the Andaman Administration for the marine fish farming project?

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

✅ Explanation: The initiative is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands UT Administration.

20. What is the IMF's projected growth rate for India for FY 2026-27?

7.3%

8.0%

6.4%

5.5%

✅ Explanation: While the current fiscal year forecast is 7.3%, for FY 2026-27, India's growth is projected at 6.4%.

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