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Weekly Current Affairs (19-24 Jan 2026) | ASC Arjun Robot, C295 Aircraft & Kaziranga Corridor

Weekly Current Affairs Analysis: 19 January to 24 January 2026 In this weekly recap, we cover the most significant developments in Science, Environment, Defense, and Economy. From Indian Railways deploying the AI-powered 'ASC Arjun' humanoid to major wildlife comebacks like the Asiatic Wild Dog in Ratapani and Gharials in the Gandak River. We also analyze India's record FDI surge, the C295 Aircraft rollout, and the strategic Kaziranga Elevated Corridor. 🚀 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK: 🤖 Science & Technology • ASC Arjun Robot: Indian Railways deploys an AI-powered humanoid at Visakhapatnam station for passenger safety and surveillance. • Space & Tech: A new satellite launch facility is planned for Hope Island, and C-DAC upgrades its 'ICE' cloud platform for researchers. • Defense: Updates on the 'Made in India' C295 Transport Aircraft rolling out by Sept 2026 and the commissioning of INS Sudarshini for the Lokayan 26 voyage. bs Tiger & Wildlife Updates (Environment) • Wildlife Comebacks: The rare Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole) spotted in Ratapani, Gharial populations rising in the Gandak River, and a massive increase in Indian Bison (Gaur) in Debrigarh. • Conservation: PM inaugurates the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor to protect rhinos from traffic. • Invasive Threats: The Red-Eared Slider Turtle threatens local ecosystems, and Orobanche aegyptiaca weed attacks mustard crops. 📈 Economy & Governance • Economic Surge: India records a massive 73% surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reaching $47 billion. • Schemes: Extension of the Atal Pension Yojana to 2030-31 and the One Station One Product scheme expanding to 2000+ stations. • Industry: New Tailings Policy introduced to recover critical minerals from mine waste. 🌍 International Relations • Geopolitics: The US announces a 'Board of Peace' for post-conflict zones like Gaza, and the UK-Mauritius agreement on Diego Garcia faces US criticism. • Diplomacy: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits India. 🔖 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Headlines 01:15 - ASC Arjun: India's Railway Robot 03:30 - Environment: Dholes, Gharials & Kaziranga Corridor 06:45 - Defense: C295 Aircraft & China’s Type 096 Submarine 09:20 - Economy: Record FDI & Tailings Policy 12:10 - Govt Schemes: PM Svanidhi & Atal Pension Extension 15:00 - International: Board of Peace & Diego Garcia Dispute 18:45 - Science: Li-Fi vs Wi-Fi & Hope Island Spaceport 21:30 - Conclusion & Question of the Day #CurrentAffairs2026 #ASCArjun #Kaziranga #IndianEconomy #WildlifeConservation #UPSC #WeeklyNews #ScienceAndTech