Daily Top Current Affairs of the Day for 6th January 2026
1. Prime Minister Reviews Key Projects Through PRAGATI Platform
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a PRAGATI meeting to review infrastructure, power, and social sector projects. The platform enables direct Centre–State coordination, time-bound clearances, and accountability, making it a flagship tool for cooperative federalism and outcome-based governance.
2. RBI Strengthens Regulatory Framework for Digital Payments
Reserve Bank of India intensified oversight of the digital payments ecosystem after operationalising the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB). The move strengthens consumer protection, systemic resilience, and regulatory clarity amid rapid fintech expansion.
3. Fertiliser Subsidy Reforms Accelerated Through Digital E-Bill System
The Union Government expanded the E-Bill System to digitally process nearly ₹2 lakh crore fertiliser subsidies annually. The reform improves transparency, curbs leakages, and ensures faster fund release, directly impacting agricultural productivity and fiscal discipline.
4. Electronics Manufacturing Gets Boost Under ECMS Implementation
The government accelerated execution of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to reduce import dependence, strengthen MSME participation, and build resilient electronics supply chains aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat.
5. ISRO Advances Preparations for Early-2026 Satellite Missions
Indian Space Research Organisation intensified integration and testing activities for upcoming PSLV missions, enhancing Earth observation, disaster management, and strategic surveillance capabilities.
6. Indian Army Advances Network-Centric Warfare Doctrine
Under the “Year of Networking & Data Centricity – 2026”, the Indian Army prioritised AI-enabled command systems, secure data sharing, and real-time battlefield awareness, marking a doctrinal shift toward technology-driven warfare.
7. DRDO Expands Indigenous Defence Technology Deployment
Defence Research and Development Organisation scaled deployment of indigenous systems such as precision rocket artillery, desalination units, and advanced avionics, reinforcing defence self-reliance and import substitution.
8. AI Integration in Public Healthcare Expands Nationwide
The government expanded AI-based diagnostics and clinical decision-support systems in public hospitals, building on the first government AI clinic. The initiative improves early detection, efficiency, and patient safety, aligning health governance with Digital India goals.
9. Election Commission Strengthens Digital Electoral Governance via ECINet
Election Commission of India invited public feedback to improve ECINet, a unified digital platform integrating voter services, electoral rolls, and election management, enhancing transparency and voter accessibility.
10. Government Removes Eligibility Barrier for Deep-Tech Startups
The government removed the three-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to receive recognition under DSIR’s Industrial R&D Promotion Programme. The reform supports early-stage innovation, indigenous research, and startup-led technological breakthroughs.
11. Andhra Pradesh Emerges as India’s Top Investment Destination
Andhra Pradesh captured 25.3% of total proposed investments in FY26, emerging as India’s leading investment destination. The trend reflects improved ease of doing business, industrial policy reforms, and regional diversification of economic growth.
12. AYUSH Systems Gain Formal Recognition in Global Trade
India strengthened AYUSH integration in international markets following its inclusion in bilateral trade agreements, boosting exports of traditional medicine and strengthening India’s soft power diplomacy.
13. India Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Terrorism
The government reiterated India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, emphasising internal security reforms, intelligence coordination, and global counter-terror cooperation as national priorities.
14. Digital Grievance Redressal Shows Improved Resolution Rates
Government grievance portals reported faster resolution timelines, reflecting improved administrative efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric governance.
15. Sports Policy Aligned with Long-Term Olympic Vision
India aligned sports infrastructure development, grassroots talent identification, and coaching reforms with its 2036 Olympic hosting and performance aspirations, highlighting sports as a strategic national priority.
🧠 EXAM-READY QUICK REVISION (30 Seconds)
PRAGATI → Cooperative federalism
RBI + PRB → Digital payments regulation
E-Bill → Fertiliser subsidy reform
ECMS → Electronics self-reliance
ISRO → PSLV missions
Army 2026 → Network-centric warfare
DRDO → Indigenous defence tech
Deep-tech startups → DSIR reform
AP investments → 25.3% share
AYUSH → Trade diplomacy
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