30th January 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National Affairs (India)
1. Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day)
• 30 January is observed as Shaheed Diwas to honour Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters.
2. Supreme Court Stay on UGC Regulations
• The Supreme Court stayed the new UGC Regulations 2026, calling them too vague; new hearing set for 19 March 2026.
3. UP Cabinet Health Scheme Approved
• Uttar Pradesh government approved a cashless healthcare scheme providing up to ₹5 lakh cover for teachers and staff.
4. Calcutta HC on Border Fencing
• Calcutta High Court directed land handover to BSF by 31 March 2026 for border fencing.
5. Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Notified
• New rules mandate source-level segregation into wet, dry, sanitary & special care waste from 1 April 2026.
6. New Aadhaar App Launched
• UIDAI launched a privacy-first Aadhaar app allowing updates like mobile number from home.
7. Odisha State-Level Shaheed Diwas
• Odisha government held tributes at the legislative assembly, with top state dignitaries participating.
🌍 International Affairs
8. EU Designates IRGC as Terror Group
• The European Union designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, marking a diplomatic escalation.
9. Russia–Ukraine Body Exchange
• Bodies of soldiers were exchanged between Russia and Ukraine — last swap was in Nov 2025; reflects ongoing conflict realities.
10. Colombia Plane Crash
• A private plane crash near Cúcuta, Colombia resulted in all 15 people on board killed (reported 29 Jan).
📊 Economy & Banking
11. RBI Liquidity Operations
• RBI advanced bond purchases totalling ₹1 trillion by Jan 29 and Feb 5 to ease market liquidity.
12. Gold Market Update
• MCX Gold touched ~₹1.67 lakh per 10 g, reflecting demand and global cues.
🔬 Science, Tech & Environment
13. ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Mission Success
• ISRO’s PSLV-C62 successfully launched the EOS-N1 Anvesha + 15 commercial satellites.
14. Gaganyaan Program Update
• Program budget increased to ₹20,193 crore with 4 missions planned by 2026; astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla completed Axiom Mission 4 to ISS.
15. IMD Weather Forecast in India
• IMD predicted rain & snowfall in Western Himalayas due to a Western Disturbance from 31 Jan to 3 Feb.
🏆 Sports & Events
16. Republic Day Parade 2026 Awards Announced
• Winners include Indian Navy as best marching contingent and Maharashtra for best state tableau.
17. WPL Cricket
• WPL 2026: RCB captain Smriti Mandhana opted to bowl first against UP Warriorz (Match on 29 Jan).
📌 Quick Revision Points
Supreme Court stays UGC rules — hearing on 19 Mar 2026.
Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 commence 1 Apr 2026.
EU labels IRGC terrorist organisation.
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 launch success with EOS-N1 Anvesha.
Odisha observes Shaheed Diwas; tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
