Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

The first round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in 2026 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dates: 23-24 Jan, 2026

With the focus to end Russo-Ukrainian war.

The United States acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine

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Explanation

The first round of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in 2026 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dates: 23-24 Jan, 2026

With the focus to end Russo-Ukrainian war.

The United States acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine

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Explanation

Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Bangladesh decline to play matches in India. 

About the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Edition: Tenth

Venues: India and Sri Lanka

Dates: 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.

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Explanation

World Leprosy Day is observed on last Sunday of January.

In 2026, last Sunday of January falls on 25 January.

Leprosy: کوڑھ

Leprosy Day 2026 Theme: Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma

Explanation

On January 22, 2026, the Unites States officially complete its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).

An executive order was issued by US president Donald Trump in this regard.

Reason of withdrawal: WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The US had remained member of WHO for 78 years before withdrawal.

Additional Information:

The U.S. became the first country to withdraw from WHO since it was founded in 1948.

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Explanation

The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron.

He has been serving as president since 14 May 2017 and was re‑elected in 2022.

Macron is the eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France.

He leads the centrist political movement Renaissance.

Last updated on 25 Jan 2026