Daily Current Affairs — 1 January 2026
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Transforming India with AI
In News India is entering an AI-driven era where technology is transforming daily life by improving healthcare, supporting farmers and enhancing education. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Farmer Suicides in India: 28 Years of Data
Context According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the period between 1995 and 2023 saw over 3.9 lakh farmer and agricultural laborer suicides in India. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana together accounted for over 70% of all suicides. About After a decade of gradual decline, 2023 saw a 75% increase in farmer suicides compared to 2022, totaling 10,786 deaths.
RBI Financial Stability Report
Context The Reserve Bank of India’s December 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR) assesses systemic risks to India’s financial sector and evaluates the resilience of banks amid domestic strength and global uncertainties. Key highlights of the report Growth outlook remains positive: The RBI noted that real GDP growth surprised on the upside in the first two quarters of FY 2025-26, registering 7.8% in Q1 and 8.2% in Q2. Growth was supported by strong private consumption and public investment.
PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI
Context The Prime Minister chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI. About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a technology-driven governance and monitoring platform launched by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in 2015. Aim: To improve public administration and accelerate implementation of government programmes and projects.