{"id":3918,"date":"2026-01-28T08:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/?p=3918"},"modified":"2026-01-29T06:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T06:27:55","slug":"current-affairs-28th-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/2026\/01\/28\/current-affairs-28th-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs 28th January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. India -EU Free Trade Agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER II-IR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context : <\/strong>India and the EU have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly 20 years of negotiations, announced on January 27, 2026, during Ursula von der Leyen&#8217;s visit to Delhi. Called the &#8220;mother of all deals&#8221; by von der Leyen, it creates a $27 trillion market covering a quarter of global GDP and 2 billion people with unprecedented tariff liberalization on 96-99% of goods.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finalized amid US protectionism under President Trump, providing economic counterbalance.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>PM Modi hailed it as historic, boosting India&#8217;s global trade amid supply chain shifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Happened<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EU and India concluded FTTA\/FTA negotiations started in 2007, with key rounds in 2025.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Agreement eliminates\/reduces tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports to India by value, doubling EU exports by 2032.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mother of All Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Massive economic size: Combines EU&#8217;s 27 nations and India&#8217;s 1.4B people, 25% global GDP.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Unprecedented liberalization: 90-99% tariff lines covered, slashing India&#8217;s high duties (up to 150%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EU Gains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tariff Cuts on Agri-food<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"740\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Product<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Current Tariff<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Future Tariff<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Wine (premium)<\/td>\n<td>150%<\/td>\n<td>20%\u00a0\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wine (medium)<\/td>\n<td>150%<\/td>\n<td>30%\u00a0\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beer<\/td>\n<td>110%<\/td>\n<td>50%\u00a0\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Olive oil\/veg oils<\/td>\n<td>Up to 45%<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chocolates\/biscuits<\/td>\n<td>Avg 36%<\/td>\n<td>0%\u00a0\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Opens India&#8217;s huge market for EU wines, cheeses, processed foods previously blocked by high tariffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Auto tariffs cut from 110% to 10% (quota 250K vehicles\/year); parts eliminated in 5-10 years.<\/li>\n<li>Near-zero duties on 92% Indian tariff lines for EU spirits, textiles, pharma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India Gains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Export Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Textiles, pharma, gems\/jewelry, autos get duty-free\/near-zero EU access over 7 years.<\/li>\n<li>Boosts exports to EU (India&#8217;s largest partner), aligning with Make in India\/PLI schemes.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ending Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Counters FTAs India lacks with others; integrates into EU value chains as China+1 hub.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Cuts EU non-tariff barriers, attracts \u20ac70B+ FDI yearly with protections.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Counterweights US tariffs\/protectionism post-Trump reelection.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>De-risks global supply chains, enhances defense\/security ties, eases skilled worker mobility.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal scrub: 5-6 months; formal signing soon after.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Implementation: Within 1 year, phased tariff cuts over 7-10 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Halwa Ceremony<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>context\u00a0 : <\/strong>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional Halwa ceremony.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Event marked the final stage of Union Budget 2026-27 preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Ceremony held on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) at North Block, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Budget to be presented in Lok Sabha on February 1, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Halwa Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual tradition in Finance Ministry before Union Budget presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Involves preparing and serving traditional Indian sweet dish &#8216;halwa&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>Held in large vessel (kadhai) at North Block basement.<\/li>\n<li>Signals start of printing Budget documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Meaning and Symbolism<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halwa represents sweetness for positive outcomes in important tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Symbolizes gratitude to officials for hard work on Budget.<\/li>\n<li>Reflects equality and collective responsibility among team.<\/li>\n<li>Marks final confidential phase with no major changes allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Lock-in Period<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strict isolation starts right after Halwa ceremony.<\/li>\n<li>Officials stay confined in North Block premises.<\/li>\n<li>No external contact or mobile use to prevent leaks.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures secrecy until Budget is presented on February 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Purpose of Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrates completion of Budget drafting work.<\/li>\n<li>Initiates secure printing process in controlled environment.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains confidentiality of tax, spending and policy details.<\/li>\n<li>Honors team effort before public announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who Participated in Halwa Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the event.<\/li>\n<li>Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary present.<\/li>\n<li>Secretaries of all Finance Ministry departments attended.<\/li>\n<li>Senior officials and staff involved in Budget preparation joined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. &#8220;Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NITI Aayog&#8217;s report warns that India&#8217;s end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) could surge to 50 million by 2030 from 23 million in 2025, creating pollution, safety, and waste challenges.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>ELV Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ELVs include vehicles no longer roadworthy, invalidly registered, or owner-declared waste.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Focuses on recovering steel\/resources while preventing unscientific dismantling hazards.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Major Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ELV numbers doubling rapidly due to vehicle fleet growth and aging stock.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>BS-I vehicles pollute up to 8x more than BS-VI compliant ones.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>98 million tonnes steel recoverable from 2005-2023 vehicles.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Infrastructure Shortfall<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need 500 ATS by 2027; only 156 operational by Sep 2025.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Formal RVSFs scrapped just 72,000 ELVs in FY24-25 vs informal&#8217;s 2-3 lakh yearly.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Policy Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2021 Scrappage Policy mandates fitness tests: private &gt;20 yrs, commercial &gt;15 yrs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>RVSF Rules 2021 enable scrapping certificates; EPR Rules 2025 set OEM steel recovery targets.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>SASCI scheme allocates \u20b92000 Cr for ATS setup; ATS mandatory for transport vehicles since Oct 2024.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Informal scrappers outbid formals by \u20b915-20K (e.g., \u20b938K vs \u20b923K for Dzire).\u200b<\/li>\n<li>ATS\/RVSFs uneven: Gujarat has 56 ATS, but NE states near zero.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>De-registration cumbersome: Ghost vehicles persist in VAHAN without penalties.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>RVSFs at &lt;20% capacity, taking ~10 yrs to break even due to low inflows.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>ATS integrity issues: Fake certificates issued without vehicle checks.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One ATS per district; PSU-private models for remote RVSFs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Formalize informals via Udyam Assist, waive legacy green liabilities.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Tighten EPR: 35% steel recovery by 2035, exclude production scrap.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Digital fixes: Aadhaar-linked transfers, CoD-mandatory de-registration.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Add carbon credits (\u20b92000\/vehicle) and formalize ELV spare parts trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER III-ECONOMY<\/p>\n<p>The Indian rupee has fallen to record lows past \u20b991\/$ in January 2026 despite 7%+ GDP growth, driven by FPI outflows of $1.7B in equities amid global risk aversion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong Economy vs. Falling Rupee<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Growth and Inflation:<\/strong>\u00a0The economy is performing well with a projected growth rate of 7.4% and inflation at a low 1.33%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manageable Deficits:<\/strong>\u00a0The current account deficit is modest at 0.76% of GDP, significantly lower than the previous year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency Performance:<\/strong>\u00a0Despite these strong fundamentals, the Rupee has fallen by about 6% since April 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Real Culprit: Capital Outflows<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trade Deficit Stability:<\/strong>\u00a0The trade deficit remains manageable and is not the primary driver of the currency&#8217;s decline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negative Capital Flow:<\/strong>\u00a0Net capital inflows turned from $10,615 million surplus to a $3,900 million outflow in late 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical Influence:<\/strong>\u00a0Outflows are driven by market fears following high U.S. tariffs and a perceived hostile trade stance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why This is a Diplomatic Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-Economic Factors:<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike 2022 interest rate hikes, current pressure stems from U.S. political decisions and trade threats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tariff Weaponization:<\/strong>\u00a0Diplomacy is required because economic remedies cannot solve issues caused by geopolitical &#8220;tariff weaponization&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation Stalemate:<\/strong>\u00a0Ongoing negotiations with the U.S. have yet to reach an agreement, perpetuating market uncertainty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Role of the RBI<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volatility Management:<\/strong>\u00a0The RBI intervenes to reduce sudden fluctuations and ensure the Rupee slides smoothly to its natural level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Fixed Peg:<\/strong>\u00a0The RBI&#8217;s goal is not to peg the currency to a specific value but to minimize the cost of sudden shocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limitations:<\/strong>\u00a0The RBI can only &#8220;smoothen&#8221; the fall; it cannot prevent depreciation caused by fundamental external pressures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Devaluation is Not the Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Export Gains:<\/strong>\u00a0Rising import content in Indian exports means devaluation provides very little actual stimulus to exporters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costly Imports:<\/strong>\u00a0A weaker Rupee raises the price of essential imports like crude oil, which fuels domestic inflation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Inflation Differential:<\/strong>\u00a0Devaluation is typically for high-inflation countries; India\u2019s inflation is currently lower than in the West.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency Manipulation Risks:<\/strong>\u00a0Deliberately keeping a currency undervalued can lead to international charges of currency manipulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Vicious Cycle Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Outflows:<\/strong>\u00a0Every fall in the Rupee&#8217;s value can trigger even faster capital outflows as investor confidence wavers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock Market Impact:<\/strong>\u00a0Outflows caused by the sale of stocks have a direct, negative impact on the domestic stock market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Way Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diplomatic Resolution:<\/strong>\u00a0Trade negotiators must reach an early understanding with the U.S. to stabilize market sentiment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RBI\u2019s Transitional Role:<\/strong>\u00a0The central bank must continue to moderate the pace of the fall until a diplomatic solution is reached.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. &#8216;ASC ARJUN&#8217;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indian Railways has deployed &#8216;ASC ARJUN&#8217;, an indigenously developed humanoid robot at Visakhapatnam station to boost security and passenger services.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robot Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI-powered humanoid assisting RPF in surveillance, crowd control, and passenger aid.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>First such initiative across India&#8217;s railway network.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Development Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully designed in Visakhapatnam by Indian Railways team using local tech.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Took over a year of dedicated effort for completion.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deployment Site<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launched at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, East Coast Railway zone.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Unveiled by IG RPF Alok Bohra and DRM Lalit Bohra.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Primary Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhance safety\/security, cut manpower needs, improve service efficiency.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Supports peak-hour operations via tech integration.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FRS for intrusion detection; AI crowd monitoring with real-time RPF alerts.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Fire\/smoke sensors for emergency response.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Multilingual announcements (English, Hindi, Telugu) for passenger guidance.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Semi-autonomous path navigation with obstacle avoidance for 24\/7 patrols.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Interactive gestures: Namaste to passengers, salutes to RPF staff.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showcases Railways&#8217; innovation and Atmanirbhar push in advanced tech.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens safety at busy stations via proactive monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. A spark to drive Indias e-LVC transition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper III-S&amp;T<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong> : India&#8217;s logistics sector relies heavily on Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) for e-commerce last-mile delivery, now targeted by new 2025 fuel efficiency standards for 2027-2032 to cut emissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LCV Role in Emissions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LCVs form 48% of commercial goods fleet in 2024, key to freight and urban pollution.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Average emissions at 147.5 g CO2\/km; 2% electrification prevents rise to 150 g CO2\/km.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Policy Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BEE proposed mandatory LCV fuel standards in July 2025, ending regulatory exemption.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Target: 115 g CO2\/km, crossing threshold where EVs cheaper than ICE upgrades.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Industry Pushback<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automakers seek exemptions citing price-sensitive market and upgrade costs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Government rejects dilution, learning from slow passenger car EV adoption (3%).\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Economic Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conventional LCVs under \u20b910 lakh vs costlier electrics despite lower running costs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>No national schemes for LCVs; state incentives uneven, hurting scale-up.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Incentives Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super credits for EVs (zero CO2 compliance value) to spur early adoption.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Hybrids\/ICE also get credits, risking delay in full BEV shift.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Risks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weak targets favor ICE tweaks over electrification investments.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Phasing super credits only for EVs while keeping hybrid support entrenches fossils.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Path Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need stringent, time-bound BEV-focused incentives beyond regulation.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Align policy to avoid passenger car pitfalls of slow clean mobility transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. 6th ASEAN\u2013India Digital Ministers&#8217; Meeting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Context :India and Vietnam co-chaired the 6th ASEAN\u2013India Digital Ministers&#8217; Meeting virtually, themed &#8220;Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence,&#8221; focusing on digital cooperation among 11 nations.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual forum for Telecom\/Digital Ministers from ASEAN states and partners (Australia, China, India, US).\u200b<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3919 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-142738-300x165.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-142738-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-142738.png 304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Reviews progress on joint digital initiatives and sets future collaboration agendas.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopted ASEAN\u2013India Joint Statement on Advancing Digital Transformation (2024).\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Reviewed 2025 Digital Work Plan; welcomed new 2026 ASEAN-India Digital Work Plan.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Operationalized ASEAN-India Fund for Digital Future to support cybersecurity\/tech projects.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthens ties in Digital Public Infrastructure, Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI, capacity building.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable financing for digital transformation across ASEAN-India partnership.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showcased 4G coverage, fastest 5G rollout, BharatNet rural broadband, mobile manufacturing hub.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Offered DPI expertise (Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker) and Sanchar Saathi initiative sharing.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Highlighted IndiaAI Mission for Safe\/Trusted AI collaboration on standards and use cases.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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