January 2026 Current Affairs
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4- Economic Survey: Infrastructure Push — Highway Network Expands 60%, Airports Double, Rail 99% Electric
- Indian Railways Commissions 472 km of Kavach 4.0 in Single Day — Safety Record
- Economic Survey 2025-26: India's GDP Grows 7.4% in FY26, FY27 Projected at 6.8-7.2%
- Government notifies Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 with mandatory source segregation
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Rajasthan Budget Session 2026 Begins; Assembly Convenes After Pre-Budget Cabinet Decisions
Rajasthan's Budget Session 2026 began on January 28, 2026 with CM Bhajanlal Sharma's cabinet clearing key ordinances before the assembly convened. Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the 2026-27 bu
Martyrs' Day 2026: Nation Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th Death Anniversary
Martyrs' Day 2026: Gandhi's 78th death anniversary; President, VP, PM pay tributes at Rajghat; nationwide two-minute silence.
Rajasthan's 'The Golden Touch of the Desert' Tableau Wins Popular Choice Award (3rd Place) at Republic Day Parade 2026 for Showcasing Bikaner's Usta Art
On January 30, 2026, the results of the nationwide public vote conducted on the MyGov platform for the Republic Day Parade 2026 tableaux were announced at the Defence Institute in Mahipalpur, New Delh
Economic Survey 2025-26 Tabled: GDP Growth 7.4% in FY26; Projects 6.8-7.2% for FY27
Economic Survey FY26: GDP 7.4%; FY27 projected 6.8-7.2%; inflation down to 1.7%; FDI $64.7B in Apr-Nov 2025; 76% reforms implemented.
Rajasthan Budget Session Commences; Governor's Address Outlines State's Development Vision
Rajasthan's Budget Session began January 28, 2026, with the Governor's address; the state budget for 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Diya Kumari on February 11, 2026, with focus on roads, yo
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves First-Ever Semiconductor Policy 2026: Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Declared Priority Corridor; 60% Capital Subsidy Linked to India Semiconductor Mission
The Rajasthan Cabinet, under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, approved the state's first-ever Semiconductor Policy 2026 on January 21, 2026, with the state government coming out with the policy in Ma
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Economic Survey: Infrastructure Push — Highway Network Expands 60%, Airports Double, Rail 99% Electric
Highways expanded 60% to 1.47 lakh km. Airports doubled to 164. Rail 99.1% electrified. Renewable energy at 51.93% of installed power. DISCOMs profitable for first time. 5G in 99.9% districts.
Indian Railways Commissions 472 km of Kavach 4.0 in Single Day — Safety Record
Railways commissions 472 km Kavach 4.0 in one day — record; indigenous ATP system prevents collisions; all high-density routes by 2028.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's GDP Grows 7.4% in FY26, FY27 Projected at 6.8-7.2%
Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates FY26 GDP growth at 7.4%, projects FY27 at 6.8-7.2%. Fourth consecutive year as fastest-growing major economy. Three sovereign credit rating upgrades in 2025.
Economic Survey: Fiscal Deficit Declines to 4.4% of GDP; Debt-to-GDP Target of 50% by 2031
Fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY26 (down from 9.2% in FY21). Debt-to-GDP target of 50% by March 2031. Revenue deficit at lowest since FY09. GST collections ₹17.4 lakh crore.
Economic Survey: Social Sector — MPI Poverty Drops to 11.28%, MMR Reduced by 86% Since 1990
MPI poverty down from 55.3% to 11.28%. MMR reduced 86% since 1990. Social protection coverage at 64.3%. Social services expenditure at 7.9% of GDP. HEIs up to 70,018. IITs: 23, IIMs: 21, AIIMS: 20.
Economic Survey: Key Recommendations — Deregulation, Bottom-Up AI, Strategic Indispensability
Key recommendations: Deregulation of land/labour/logistics; bottom-up AI strategy; 'Disciplined Swadeshi' for strategic indispensability; boost R&D from 0.64% of GDP; National Input Cost Reduction Str
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India and Arab League Adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' at Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting
India and Arab League adopted the New Delhi Declaration on January 31, 2026, condemning terrorism (including Pahalgam attack), calling for UNSC reforms, and committing to cooperation in green energy a
Economic Survey Flags Digital Addiction as Major Threat to India's Youth and Productivity
Economic Survey warns: digital addiction a public health threat; 50% children 5-11 exceed screen time; 33% rise in youth anxiety.
India's Power Gap Index at -4.0: Country Operating Below Strategic Potential, Says Economic Survey
Economic Survey cites Lowy Institute's Power Gap score (-4.0 for India): economic size exceeds strategic influence in global institutions.
Economic Survey Cites Lowy Institute Power Gap: India Records -4.0 Score in Asia
Economic Survey 2025-26 cites the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index: India ranks 3rd in overall power but 10th in economic relationships, with a -4.0 Power Gap showing that resources are not yet fully t
India-Saudi Arabia Hold 3rd Security Working Group Meeting in Riyadh
3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group in Riyadh; counter-terror, maritime security, diaspora safety discussed.
India-Saudi Arabia Hold 3rd Security Working Group Meeting in Riyadh
3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group in Riyadh; counter-terror, maritime security, diaspora safety discussed.
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Economic Survey: Infrastructure Push — Highway Network Expands 60%, Airports Double, Rail 99% Electric
Highways expanded 60% to 1.47 lakh km. Airports doubled to 164. Rail 99.1% electrified. Renewable energy at 51.93% of installed power. DISCOMs profitable for first time. 5G in 99.9% districts.
Indian Railways Commissions 472 km of Kavach 4.0 in Single Day — Safety Record
Railways commissions 472 km Kavach 4.0 in one day — record; indigenous ATP system prevents collisions; all high-density routes by 2028.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's GDP Grows 7.4% in FY26, FY27 Projected at 6.8-7.2%
Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates FY26 GDP growth at 7.4%, projects FY27 at 6.8-7.2%. Fourth consecutive year as fastest-growing major economy. Three sovereign credit rating upgrades in 2025.
Economic Survey: Fiscal Deficit Declines to 4.4% of GDP; Debt-to-GDP Target of 50% by 2031
Fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY26 (down from 9.2% in FY21). Debt-to-GDP target of 50% by March 2031. Revenue deficit at lowest since FY09. GST collections ₹17.4 lakh crore.
Economic Survey: Social Sector — MPI Poverty Drops to 11.28%, MMR Reduced by 86% Since 1990
MPI poverty down from 55.3% to 11.28%. MMR reduced 86% since 1990. Social protection coverage at 64.3%. Social services expenditure at 7.9% of GDP. HEIs up to 70,018. IITs: 23, IIMs: 21, AIIMS: 20.
Economic Survey: Key Recommendations — Deregulation, Bottom-Up AI, Strategic Indispensability
Key recommendations: Deregulation of land/labour/logistics; bottom-up AI strategy; 'Disciplined Swadeshi' for strategic indispensability; boost R&D from 0.64% of GDP; National Input Cost Reduction Str
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Economic Survey: Infrastructure Push — Highway Network Expands 60%, Airports Double, Rail 99% Electric
Highways expanded 60% to 1.47 lakh km. Airports doubled to 164. Rail 99.1% electrified. Renewable energy at 51.93% of installed power. DISCOMs profitable for first time. 5G in 99.9% districts.
Indian Railways Commissions 472 km of Kavach 4.0 in Single Day — Safety Record
Railways commissions 472 km Kavach 4.0 in one day — record; indigenous ATP system prevents collisions; all high-density routes by 2028.
Government notifies Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 with mandatory source segregation
SWM Rules 2026 notified: mandatory four-stream waste segregation at source and clearer responsibilities for bulk generators and local bodies.
Government notifies Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 with mandatory source processing
SWM Rules 2026 notified: mandatory source-level waste processing for bulk generators and local bodies.
Economic Survey: Key Recommendations — Deregulation, Bottom-Up AI, Strategic Indispensability
Key recommendations: Deregulation of land/labour/logistics; bottom-up AI strategy; 'Disciplined Swadeshi' for strategic indispensability; boost R&D from 0.64% of GDP; National Input Cost Reduction Str
India Adds Two New Ramsar Sites: Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat)
India's Ramsar sites reach 98 with addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat); was only 26 in 2014.
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Padma Shri for Sports: Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur Recognised for Cricket Contributions
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri 2026 for cricket; Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan for tennis.
6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Inaugurated in Leh, Ladakh on 20 January 2026: Figure Skating Debuts at NDS Stadium with Athletes from 21 States and UTs
On 20 January 2026, the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 were inaugurated at NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh by Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta. The Ladakh leg (Jan 20-26) covers Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, Sho
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Government establishes NSHIP mega shipbuilding cluster in Thoothukudi
NSHIP established in Thoothukudi as India's first mega shipbuilding cluster spanning 2,000 acres.
Coking coal notified as critical and strategic mineral under MMDR Act
Coking coal classified as critical mineral under MMDR Act; India imports 95% despite 37.37 bn tonne reserves.
Indian Railways commissions 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a single day
Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection in a single day record.
Coking coal notified as critical and strategic mineral under MMDR Act
Coking coal classified as critical mineral under MMDR Act; India imports 95% despite 37.37 bn tonne reserves.
Government establishes NSHIP mega shipbuilding cluster in Thoothukudi
NSHIP established in Thoothukudi as India's first mega shipbuilding cluster with approximately 2,500 acres earmarked near the port.
Indian Railways commissions 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a single day
Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection in a single day record.
Smithsonian to Return Three Ancient Indian Sculptures Including 10th-Century Chola Nataraja
Smithsonian returns 3 looted Indian bronzes: Chola Nataraja, Somaskanda, Vijayanagar sculpture.
Smithsonian to Return Three Ancient Indian Sculptures Including 10th-Century Chola Nataraja
Smithsonian returns 3 looted Indian bronzes: Chola Nataraja, Somaskanda, Vijayanagar sculpture.
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