Daily Current Affairs — 30 January 2026
7 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Swadeshi as a Disciplined Strategy
Context As per the Economic Survey 2025-26, Swadeshi is “inevitable and necessary” as the global trading environment is marked by export controls, technology denial regimes and carbon border mechanisms. About The Survey noted that, unlike corporates in post-war America, Germany, Japan, and East Asia, Indian firms show a relative lack of appetite for long-term risk absorption and nation-building investments. It said Indian firms show limited willingness for long-term risk absorption and global co
India-Arab League: Bridging Cultures, Creating Opportunities
Context India is set to host the 2nd ministerial summit of foreign ministers from the League of Arab States (Arab League), after a decade-long gap. About The meeting is an indicator of how India and Arab states intend to recalibrate their partnership in response to: Disruptions in maritime trade routes. Energy transition pressures.
Eco Survey Calls for Relaxing FRBM for Centre
Context The Economic Survey 2025-26 has argued in favour of a delay in strict fiscal targets for the Centre, such as those that had been set under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act. Highlights of survey on Fiscal Targets After spiking to 9.2% of GDP during the pandemic year of 2020-21, the Centre’s fiscal deficit was on target to be 4.4% at the end of the current financial year, in line with commitment to halve the FY21 fiscal deficit in five years. India lowered its general go
Economic Survey 2025–26: Social Sector Paradox
In News The Economic Survey 2025–26 flags a social sector paradox in India: strong gains in health outcomes alongside stagnation or uneven progress in education quality and urban capacity. What is the Social Sector Paradox? The social sector paradox describes a scenario where surface-level metrics like enrolment rates or life expectancy rise, but underlying quality, learning outcomes, and service delivery capacities do not keep pace with population growth, economic needs, or urban expansion.
Rising Digital Addiction & Mental Health Issues
Context The Economic Survey 2025-26, has flagged the rapid rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health problems as a major healthcare issue, particularly among children and adolescents. Digital Addiction as an Emerging Public Health Issue The Survey recognises excessive screen time and social media usage as contributors to anxiety, depression, attention disorders, sleep disruption, obesity, and lifestyle diseases. Children and adolescents are identified as neurologically and psych
Economic Survey First Time Cites Power Gap Index
In News For the first time, the Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament, has cited the Power Gap Index to underline a Strategic Paradox in India’s rise. What is the Power Gap Index? The Power Gap Index is not a standalone index like HDI.
Economic Survey 2025-26 Key Highlights
Context Recently, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament. What is an Economic Survey? It is an official annual document that reviews the state of the Indian economy over the past year and outlines key economic trends, challenges, and policy directions.