Current Affairs 27 January 2026

Abhishek Sharma Hits 14-Ball Fifty—India’s 2nd-Fastest in T20Is.

• Abhishek Sharma hit a 14-ball half-century against New Zealand, the second-fastest T20I fifty for India, finishing with an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls.
• His explosive knock helped India chase 154 with an eight-wicket win; Suryakumar Yadav scored 57 and Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets for 17 runs.
• India took a 3-0 lead, clinching the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

Sikkim Police Receives President’s Police Colour Award for Excellence.

• Sikkim Police has been conferred the President’s Police Colour Award for its exemplary service, professionalism and discipline.
• The award, known as Nishaan, symbolises bravery and dedication and is worn on the left sleeve of the uniform, highest honour to be bestowed upon any military unit of India.
• Sikkim becomes the 15th state & 3rd from the North‑East to receive this prestigious award.

Novo Medi Sciences Unveils NEXIPOX PLUS®, Next‑Gen Varicella Vaccine.

• Novo Medi Sciences launched NEXIPOX PLUS®, a next‑generation Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, designed for Indian clinical & environmental conditions.
• Featuring a 2X trehalose‑based stabiliser system, it enhances viral stability, retains potency and reduces allergenic reactions linked to gelatin and mannitol.
• This marks India’s first formulation upgrade of Varicella vaccine.

Dr Chandrakant Lahariya Wins Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025.

• Former WHO staff member Dr Chandrakant Lahariya became the first Indian to win the prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025.
• A renowned health policy researcher, he is known for work on vaccinations, conditional cash transfers & primary health systems.
• His research has guided India’s immunisation policies & led to the introduction of 6 new vaccines in national programmes.

Swan Defence Wins $227 Million Order for Six Chemical Tankers.

• Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd won a $227 million contract from Rederiet Stenersen AS to build 6 IMO Type II chemical tankers of 18,000 DWT each.
• The ships, to be built at Pipavav, Gujarat, mark India’s largest chemical tanker order, boostng commercial shipbuilding prowess.
• Made by Marinform & StoGda, the Ice Class 1A LNG‑ready vessels will feature hybrid propulsion & high automation.