Current Affairs 13 January 2026

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  • Justice Revati Mohite-Dere Sworn in as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 Services

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Justice Revati Mohite-Dere Sworn in as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

Justice Revati Mohite-Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. The oath was administered by Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan in Shillong. She succeeds Justice Sanjib Banerjee, who was elevated to the Supreme Court. Justice Mohite-Dere previously served as a judge in the Bombay High Court since 2016. Her appointment marks a milestone in judicial diversity in the Northeast region.

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution governs the appointment of High Court judges?

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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 Services

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services to enhance mail delivery efficiency. These services guarantee delivery within 24 or 48 hours across India. He also inaugurated the renovated Pichhor sub-post office and laid the foundation for a new one in Andhra Pradesh. The initiatives aim to set standards for punctuality and reliability in India Post. Reforms under National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) were highlighted to boost indigenous manufacturing.

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Which Union Minister launched Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services?

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