KVS / NVS Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Karnataka adds IVF and other ART procedures to AB-PMJAY–CM's Arogya Karnataka scheme as one-year pilot
By a government order dated 30 January 2026, Karnataka included IVF/ICSI and frozen embryo transfer under the AB-PMJAY–CM's Arogya Karnataka scheme as a one-year pilot for Priority Household card holders.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of new Assam Legislative Assembly complex at Dibrugarh, the state's second capital
On 30 January 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a new Assam Legislative Assembly building in Dibrugarh, which Assam is developing as its second capital, among projects worth about ₹1,715 crore.
Railways commission record 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a day; total reaches 1,306.3 route km
On 30 January 2026 Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 route km of Kavach 4.0 on three sections in a single day, the highest ever, taking Kavach 4.0 coverage to 1,306.3 route km across five zones.
Union accounts to December 2025: receipts at 72.2% and spending at 66.7% of Budget Estimates
The Centre's accounts up to December 2025 (FY 2025-26) show total receipts of ₹25,25,156 crore (72.2% of BE) and total expenditure of ₹33,80,998 crore (66.7% of BE).
Republic Day Parade 2026 awards: Maharashtra best state tableau, Indian Navy best Services contingent
On 30 January 2026 MoS Defence Sanjay Seth gave the Republic Day Parade 2026 awards: Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav tableau came first among states, Indian Navy and Delhi Police won best marching contingents.
India Energy Week 2026 concludes in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, organised in Goa from 27 to 30 January 2026, concluded with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying India is the world's third-largest energy consumer and fourth-largest refiner.
PM pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his death anniversary
On 30 January 2026, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at Rajghat and attended a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti.
National Leprosy Day observed on 30 January with awareness drive at Dilli Haat
On National Leprosy Day, 30 January 2026, the Central Leprosy Division of the Health Ministry's DGHS held an awareness (IEC) programme at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, on early detection and ending stigma.
National Commission for Women marks 34th Foundation Day with theme 'Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran'
On 30 January 2026 the National Commission for Women (NCW) marked its 34th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the theme 'Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran'.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Economic Survey 2025-26: GDP growth for FY26 estimated at 7.4%; FY27 projected at 6.8–7.2%
The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 29 January 2026, estimates real GDP growth of 7.4% in FY26 and projects 6.8–7.2% for FY27, with potential growth around 7%.
MoSPI releases Expert Group report on new CPI 2024 series; 358 items, COICOP 2018, release on 12 February 2026
On 29 January 2026 MoSPI released the Expert Group report on the new Consumer Price Index series (CPI 2024), which uses the COICOP 2018 classification, weights from HCES 2023-24 and a basket of 358 items; the series was to be released on 12 February 2026.
Bihar cabinet approves up to ₹2 lakh more for Mahila Rozgar Yojana beneficiaries, Semiconductor and GCC Policies 2026
On 29 January 2026 the Bihar cabinet approved additional help of up to ₹2 lakh for women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026 and the Bihar GCC Policy 2026.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's Global Innovation Index rank improves to 38th in 2025 from 66th in 2019
The Economic Survey 2025-26 notes India's Global Innovation Index rank rose from 66th (2019) to 38th (2025), PLI schemes drew over ₹2 lakh crore of investment, and 10 semiconductor projects worth ₹1.60 lakh crore were approved in 6 states.
Government notifies coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957
On 29 January 2026 the Centre notified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral by adding it to Part D of the First Schedule of the MMDR Act, 1957, to cut import dependence of the steel sector.
Economic Survey 2025-26: record exports of USD 825.3 billion in FY25; India remains top remittance recipient
The Economic Survey 2025-26 says India's total exports hit a record USD 825.3 billion in FY25, services exports an all-time high of USD 387.6 billion, and remittances USD 135.4 billion — the world's largest.
Economic Survey 2025-26: airports up to 164, high-speed corridors 5,364 km, 23 IITs, 21 IIMs, 20 AIIMS
The Economic Survey 2025-26 reports that airports rose from 74 (2014) to 164 (2025), high-speed corridors grew from 550 km (FY14) to 5,364 km, and India now has 23 IITs, 21 IIMs and 20 AIIMS.
IIM Ahmedabad to set up Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence with ₹100-crore endowment
On 29 January 2026 IIM Ahmedabad exchanged an MoU to set up the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence, funded by a ₹100-crore endowment from alumna Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified; four-stream segregation mandatory from 1 April 2026
The Environment Ministry notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, replacing the 2016 rules; they make four-stream segregation at source mandatory and come into force on 1 April 2026.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Learjet 45 crash at Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and all others on board died on 28 January 2026 when a Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) of VSR Ventures crashed at Baramati on a Mumbai–Baramati flight.
PM addresses Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad; India is world's third-largest domestic aviation market
Addressing Wings India 2026 at Hyderabad, Telangana by video on 28 January 2026, PM Modi said India is now the world's third-largest domestic aviation market and the number of airports has risen from 70 in 2014 to more than 160.
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations on financial services
The Finance Ministry announced on 28 January 2026 that India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on the financial services chapter of the India-EU FTA, finalised in the last round held on 6 January 2026.
Budget Session 2026 begins with President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses
The Budget Session of Parliament began on 28 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses; it is the 7th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
The Uttarakhand cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 on 28 January 2026 to promote green hydrogen production using the state's hydropower resources.
NITI Aayog launches Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 for Aspirational Districts and Blocks
NITI Aayog launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 on 28 January 2026, a campaign till 14 April 2026 to saturate 5 KPIs in 112 Aspirational Districts and 6 KPIs in 513 Aspirational Blocks.
Index of Industrial Production grows 7.8% in December 2025, highest in over two years
India's IIP rose 7.8% in December 2025 (quick estimate), its highest level in over two years, led by manufacturing (8.1%), mining (6.8%) and electricity (6.3%).
New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation; up to five profiles on one device
MoS for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on 28 January 2026 dedicated UIDAI's new Aadhaar App, which offers selective sharing of identity fields, face verification and up to five Aadhaar profiles on one device.
CCSU Meerut to be India's first AI-enabled state university pilot
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary announced on 28 January 2026 a collaboration between the Skill Development Ministry, Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, making CCSU India's first AI-enabled state university pilot.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
India and EU announce conclusion of Free Trade Agreement at 16th India–EU Summit
PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the conclusion of the India–EU FTA at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026; over 99% of Indian exports by value get preferential entry into the EU.
16th India–EU Summit: 'Towards 2030' strategic agenda, Security and Defence Partnership adopted
The 16th India–EU Summit on 27 January 2026 produced the 'Towards 2030' Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, a Security and Defence Partnership, a mobility MoU and a Green Hydrogen Task Force, alongside the FTA.