Daily Current Affairs – 30 January 2026 for Competitive Exams | UPSC, SSC, Banking & More
Daily Current Affairs for 30 January 2026 covers important national, international, economy, awards, sports, and important days news relevant for UPSC, SSC, Banking, IBPS, RBI, Railways, Defence, PSU & State PSC exams. Key highlights include India–EU Summit & FTA, NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme, Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, AI-enabled State University, and WEF Davos 2026 outcomes.
📘 Introduction
Current Affairs play a crucial role in government exams, often accounting for 20–40% of General Awareness sections.
The Daily Current Affairs – 30 January 2026 focuses on India–EU relations, government schemes, digital governance, environment reforms, economy, sports, and international developments, helping aspirants stay exam-ready.
🇮🇳 National Affairs
India–EU Leaders’ Visit & 16th India–EU Summit
Why in News?
The President of the European Commission and President of the European Council visited India as Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day.
Key Highlights
- 16th India–EU Summit co-chaired by PM Narendra Modi.
- Adoption of 2030 Joint India–EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.
- Conclusion of India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations – called the “Mother of All Deals”.
- India’s 22nd FTA partner.
Stakeholders
- European Commission
- European Council
- Ursula von der Leyen
Exam Angle: India–EU relations, FTAs, international groupings.
PFRDA Launches ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’
Launched by: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Key Features
- Health-linked pension scheme under Regulatory Sandbox.
- Partial withdrawal up to 25% for medical expenses.
- 100% premature exit allowed for critical treatments.
Static Link: National Pension System (NPS), PFRDA Act, 2013.
NITI Aayog Launches ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’
Objective:
Achieve 100% saturation of development indicators in Aspirational Districts & Blocks.
Key Facts
- Duration: 28 Jan – 14 Apr 2026
- Coverage: 112 Aspirational Districts & 513 Blocks
- Launched by B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog)
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 Notified
Notified by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Major Changes
- 4-stream segregation at source.
- Integration of Circular Economy & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
- Mandatory Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) usage up to 15%.
Effective from: 1 April 2026
India’s First AI-Enabled State University
- Announced at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Meerut, UP).
- Collaboration with Google Cloud.
- Focus on AI tutors, skill-gap analysis & admin automation.
🌍 International Affairs
56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
Held at: Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
Theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”
India-Related Outcomes
- Maharashtra signed MoUs worth ₹14.5 lakh crore.
- Assam secured ₹1 lakh crore investment commitments.
- Launch of World University Leaders Forum (WULF).
Organiser: World Economic Forum
💼 Economy & Business
RIL–ONGC Offshore Energy Agreement
Purpose
- Resource sharing for offshore assets.
- Applies to Krishna–Godavari Basin & Andaman offshore blocks.
Benefits
- Reduced CAPEX & OPEX
- Improved energy security
- Faster project execution
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
Gallantry & Distinguished Service Awards 2026
- Approved by President Droupadi Murmu for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel.
- Includes Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Tatrakshak Medal, and Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak.
77th Republic Day Parade Awards
- Best Marching Contingent: Indian Navy
- Best Tableau (States): Maharashtra – “Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta”
🏆 Sports
6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026
- Venue: Leh, Ladakh
- Overall Champion: Haryana
- Mascot: Sheen-E-She (Snow Leopard)
📅 Important Days
International Holocaust Remembrance Day – 27 January
- Theme 2026: “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights”
- Observed by United Nations (UN).
📊 Quick Revision Table
| Category | Key Update |
|---|---|
| Summit | 16th India–EU Summit |
| Scheme | NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme |
| Environment | SWM Rules, 2026 |
| Education | AI-Enabled State University |
| Economy | RIL–ONGC Agreement |
| Sports | Khelo India Winter Games 2026 |
| Important Day | Holocaust Remembrance Day |
📌 One-Liner Points for Quick Revision
- India–EU FTA makes EU India’s 22nd FTA partner.
- NPS Swasthya allows 25% medical withdrawals.
- Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 targets 100% saturation.
- SWM Rules 2026 mandate 4-stream waste segregation.
- CCSU Meerut becomes India’s first AI-enabled state university.
- WEF 2026 theme was “A Spirit of Dialogue”.
- Haryana topped Khelo India Winter Games 2026.
- RDF usage to rise to 15% under SWM Rules.
❓ FAQs (Exam-Oriented)
Q1. Which summit concluded the India–EU FTA negotiations?
➡️ 16th India–EU Summit, New Delhi.
Q2. Who launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0?
➡️ NITI Aayog.
Q3. When will SWM Rules, 2026 come into force?
➡️ 1 April 2026.
Q4. Where was WEF Annual Meeting 2026 held?
➡️ Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Q5. Which state topped Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
➡️ Haryana.
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