Current Affairs 05 January 2026
US Launches Strikes on Venezuela, Trump Claims Maduro Captured
- Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela.
- The US has accused Nicolás Maduro of narco-terrorism in American courts.
- The FAA can restrict airspace during international military conflicts.
- States of emergency in Venezuela allow suspension of certain civil rights.
First Oral Pill for Thalassemia Anaemia Approved by US FDA
- Mitapivat is the first oral drug approved for anaemia in adult thalassemia patients.
- It works as a pyruvate kinase activator improving red blood cell survival.
- The drug is approved for both transfusion-dependent and non-dependent thalassemia.
- The approval was granted by the US Food and Drug Administration.
India’s First Government AI Clinic Launched at GIMS Greater Noida
- India’s first government hospital-based AI clinic has been set up at GIMS Greater Noida.
- The clinic functions under the GIMS Centre for Medical Innovation.
- It provides a real-world testing platform for AI-based healthcare startups.
- Key focus areas include medical imaging and clinical decision support systems.
Pralay Missile Strengthens India’s Tactical Strike Capability
- Pralay is a quasi-ballistic, surface-to-surface missile with a 150–500 km range.
- The missile is developed by DRDO laboratories led by Research Centre Imarat.
- Quasi-ballistic missiles follow lower, manoeuvrable trajectories.
- Salvo launch capability allows multiple missiles from a single platform.
Surat Set to Become India’s First Slum-Free City
- Surat is known as India’s Diamond Capital and a major textile hub.
- In-situ redevelopment refers to rebuilding housing at the same location.
- PMAY aims to provide ‘Housing for All’ through central assistance.
- Urban local bodies play a key role in slum rehabilitation projects.
BSNL Launches Nationwide VoWiFi Service Across India
- VoWiFi stands for Voice over Wi-Fi and is IMS-based.
- Calls use the existing mobile number and dialler.
- It supports seamless handover between Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
- VoWiFi helps reduce congestion on mobile networks.