News of The Day : 30th January 2026

News of The Day – 30th Jan 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Geography)

• Subsidence observed in Ganga, Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi deltas.
• What is Subsidence? 
• Causes: groundwater overuse, reduced sediment flow, sea-level rise.
• Threatens coastal agriculture, fisheries, urban settlements.
• Relevant to climate adaptation, coastal regulation, disaster risk reduction.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About Gita Mittal Committee
• Focus on relief, rehabilitation, confidence-building.
• Shows the judiciary’s role in conflict resolution and human rights protection.
• Relevant to internal security, federal coordination, Article 355 debates.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• UGC rules aimed at addressing discrimination in higher education.
• SC concern: excessive centralisation, impact on university autonomy.
• Raises debate on regulation vs institutional freedom.
• Linked to Articles 14, 15, 21 and federal structure in education.

(GS 3: Economy)

• About Economic Survey
• Key Highlights with projections.
• Chapter Summaries 

• Global Innovation Index (GII) released by WIPO. 
• India’s Position:
  • Among top 40 innovative economies globally.
• Strengths: startups, fintech, digital public infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar), R&D institutions.
• Reflects policy support: Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, National Research Foundation.

(GS-3: Economy )

• Based on the World Bank’s PPI (Private Participation in Infrastructure) database.
• Sectors: renewable energy, roads, ports, telecom. 
• Indicates investor confidence, PPP framework, and regulatory reforms.
• Supports goals of National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and Gati Shakti.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Plastic exposure is linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and respiratory diseases.
• Major sources: microplastics, single-use plastics, waste mismanagement.
• Highlights urgency of plastic waste regulation, circular economy.
• Relevant to India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules and SDG-3 & SDG-12.

(GS-3: Environment )

• Refers to tiger dispersal from Rajasthan/Maharashtra into Gujarat.
• Measures: habitat connectivity, prey base management, human–wildlife conflict mitigation.
• About Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary

(GS-3: Environment)

• About Hydrogen Hub at Kandla
• Supports green hydrogen production, storage, export.
• Part of National Green Hydrogen Mission (₹19,744 crore).
• Helps decarbonise industry & meet net-zero 2070 goals.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• High-voltage supercapacitors improve energy density and charging speed.
• Applications: EVs, grid storage, renewable energy integration.
• Strengthens India’s position in advanced materials & energy storage tech.
• Aligns with Make in India and clean energy transition.