Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 30th January 2026

 

Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 30th January 2026

 

1. To mark the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, India held the traditional Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. The event symbolised the conclusion of ceremonial festivities, featuring massed military bands and patriotic compositions, thereby reflecting India’s rich military heritage and disciplined armed forces.
2. In a major boost to grassroots governance, the Centre released over ₹1,156 crore under the 15th Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tripura. These untied grants aim to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions and enable need-based development at the village level.
3. With a renewed focus on aspirational regions, NITI Aayog launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 on January 28, 2026. Running for three months, the campaign targets underdeveloped districts and blocks by improving outcomes in health, nutrition, sanitation, education, and animal vaccination through outcome-based governance.
4. According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, Karnataka has emerged as India’s leading hub for generative artificial intelligence startups, hosting nearly 39 percent of the country’s GenAI firms. This dominance underscores Bengaluru’s role as the backbone of India’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem and global startup leadership.
5. In an important judicial intervention, the Supreme Court ordered that the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance. The Court expressed concerns over alleged discrimination and recommended revisiting the regulations through a committee of eminent jurists.
6. Reinforcing constitutional balance, the Delhi High Court clarified that freedom of speech is not absolute. While recognising it as a fundamental right, the Court emphasized that Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions, particularly against defamatory, malicious, or abusive speech harming individual dignity or institutional reputation.
7. Amid intensifying environmental debates, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre visited the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary to assess concerns over a proposal to reduce its notified boundary. The issue has sparked discussions involving conservation priorities, legal safeguards, and livelihood challenges of local communities.
8. Strengthening Indo-Russian aviation cooperation, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation signed a preliminary agreement with India’s Flamingo Aerospace to supply six IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft. The deal aims to enhance regional connectivity, particularly in difficult terrains, while advancing India’s civil aviation and aerospace capabilities.
9. Expanding its diplomatic outreach, India is set to host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Co-chaired by India and the UAE, the meeting will include Arab League members and its Secretary General, highlighting India’s growing strategic, economic, and cultural engagement with the Arab world.
10. Political uncertainty continues in Iraq, as the country’s parliament postponed the vote to elect the next president. This delay has slowed the government formation process following last year’s elections, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving political consensus within Iraq’s complex power-sharing framework.
11. Addressing international speculation, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen denied the existence of any agreement involving NATO and the United States regarding Greenland. Her statement reaffirmed Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and highlighted sensitivities surrounding Arctic geopolitics and strategic autonomy.
12. In a significant diplomatic development, Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow and met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussions covered bilateral ties and the sensitive issue of Russia’s future military presence in Syria, underscoring Moscow’s continued strategic influence in the region.
13. Presenting an optimistic macroeconomic outlook, the Economic Survey 2025–26 projected India’s real GDP growth at 7.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The Survey attributed this momentum primarily to strong domestic demand, infrastructure investment, and sustained consumption resilience.
14. The Economic Survey further highlighted, India’s expanding role in the global startup ecosystem, now ranked as the third-largest worldwide. The report emphasized innovation-driven growth, digital public infrastructure, and technology-led entrepreneurship as key drivers of India’s long-term economic transformation.
15. Taken together, these developments reflect, India’s multidimensional progress across governance, economy, technology, judiciary, diplomacy, and environmental management. From grassroots empowerment to global engagement, the day’s current affairs underline India’s evolving role as a confident, reform-oriented, and globally connected nation.