Current Affairs 15 January 2026

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  • Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India
  • India and Germany Sign Agreements on Migration, Security, and Clean Energy

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on 13 January 2026, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. He will serve until May 2025. The appointment follows the constitutional process of seniority. This marks a significant transition in the judiciary leadership. Justice Khanna has previously served on key benches handling constitutional matters.

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Who succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the 51st Chief Justice of India?

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India and Germany Sign Agreements on Migration, Security, and Clean Energy

India and Germany signed multiple agreements on migration, mobility, security cooperation, clean energy, and cultural partnerships during talks between PM Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Key focus was legal migration for skilled workers, especially healthcare professionals. A Joint Declaration of Intent on Global Skills Partnership was issued. Germany announced visa-free transit for Indian nationals to boost people-to-people ties.

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In which city did PM Modi and German Chancellor Merz hold talks leading to multiple agreements?

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