Explanation

China has strengthened its naval power by commissioning a new advanced warship named "Loudi".

This is type of Guided-missile Destroyer.

With the aim to boos China's blue-water navy and regional maritime influence 

Inducted in 2026.

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Explanation

NASA will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

With the aim to support long-term human presence on the Moon

Additional Information:

NASA is the space agency of the US.

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Explanation

NASA will fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

With the aim to support long-term human presence on the Moon

Additional Information:

NASA is the space agency of the US.

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Explanation

Russia announced plans to launch the Venera-D mission to revisit Venus before 2036.

With the purpose to study Venus's atmospheric composition and surface conditions with a long-lived lander and balloon.

Here “D” stands for Dolgozhivushchaya (long-lived).

Additional Information:

Russia will launch this mission between 2034 and 2036.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

Maduro has been charged with nacro-terrorism and weapons charges 

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

World Day of War Orphans is observed annually on 6th January to raise awareness about children who have lost parents due to war or armed conflicts.

The day highlights the physical, social, and psychological challenges faced by orphans growing up without parental support.

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Explanation

On 26 December 2025, Sonam Yeshey achieved a milestone by taking the first-ever eight-wicket haul in a Men's T20I match.

He is a young cricketer of Bhutan.

He took 8 wickets by giving 7 runs in 4 overs

He achieved this milestone by playing against Myanmar.

Additional Information:

Sonam Yeshey made history by becoming the first bowler to take 8 wickets in a single T20 International match.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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Explanation

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” weapon system.

Conducted on 3 January 2026.

Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers (372.8 miles).

Additional Information:

The Taimoor was developed by the Air Weapons Complex of Pakistan.

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