Manufacturing, Exports & Industrial Policy

Electronics Exports Cross $47 Billion

• Smartphone exports contributed ~66% under the PLI scheme.

• Indicates success of Make in India + Global Value Chain integration.

• Exam angle: Industrial policy outcomes, export diversification, electronics as sunrise sector.

Blocking of Illegal Betting & Gambling Websites

• 242 illegal betting/gambling links blocked (Jan 2026)

• Reflects strengthened cyber governance, digital law enforcement, and protection against financial fraud & money laundering.

• Relevant for IT Act, online gaming regulation, cyber security questions.

Energy, Climate & Infrastructure

• World’s Largest Green Ammonia Project (Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh)

  • USD 10 billion investment by AM Green

  • Strategic for green hydrogen value chain, energy transition, and export-oriented clean fuels

  • Strengthens India’s leadership in green industrial infrastructure

International Relations & Visits

• India’s BRICS Chairship 2026: Logo, theme, and website launched on January 13, 2026.

• German Chancellor’s Visit: Friedrich Merz visited India (Jan 12-13, 2026) on his first official trip to India and Asia.

• EU Leaders for R-Day: European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be Chief Guests for India’s 77th Republic Day (2026).

• Global Summit Participation: An Indian delegation visited Israel (Jan 13-15, 2026) for the "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026" summit.

• International Spice Conference: The 9th ISC will be in Kochi, Kerala (Feb 23-26, 2026).

1️⃣ Governance, Internal Security & Social Justice

• ‘Akka Pade’ Scheme (Karnataka):
  Statewide rollout reflects gender-sensitive policing, community participation, and decentralised law-and-order reforms. Relevant for women safety governance models.

• Indian Army Day (15 January):
  Symbolises civil–military relations, professionalisation of armed forces, and historical continuity (1949 takeover by Indian Commander-in-Chief).