Daily Current Affairs — 16 January 2026
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
A Decade of Startup India
Context PM Modi participated in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on National Startup Day. India’s Startup Ecosystem India has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, with more than 2 lakh startups as of 2025 . India has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.
Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes: NITI Aayog
Context The NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes’, presenting a detailed framework to strengthen the effectiveness of government interventions in the MSME sector. Need for Convergence of Schemes Avoid duplication and inefficiency: The Ministry of MSME currently oversees 18 schemes with overlapping objectives, leading to fragmented implementation and reduced outreach. Enhance efficiency and outcomes: Convergence simplifies a
Report on Severity of Road Accident Fatalities
Context The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the NGO SaveLIFE Foundation released the joint report on India’s top 100 districts in terms of severity of road accident fatalities. Major Findings Uttar Pradesh accounted for most of the top 20 districts in fatalities. Tamil Nadu has 19 “severe” districts in terms of fatalities, followed by 11 districts in Maharashtra, nine districts in Karnataka and eight in Rajasthan.