Weekly Current Affairs (18th January to 24th January 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs (18th January to 24th January 2026)

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Category : Business and economics Published on: January 25 2026

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  • India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on telecommunications cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India.
  • From April 1, all national highway toll plazas will accept only FASTag and UPI payments to ensure smooth and faster travel.
  • Jaipur hosted the second regional conference on labour codes to ensure smooth implementation of the four new labour laws.
  • UNDESA has projected India’s economic growth at 7.4% for the current fiscal year, driven by strong consumption and investment.
  • Micron Technology will acquire a Taiwanese semiconductor facility for $1.8 billion to expand DRAM production.
  • India launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) to promote ethical governance and sustainable development.
  • The IMF increased India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025–26 to 7.3% from 6.6%.
  • India and the UAE have set a target to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.
  • India is expected to enter the upper-middle-income group by 2030, according to an SBI report.
  • Maharashtra signed investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum 2026.
  • India ranked sixth among 11 Asian economies in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026, highlighting the need for faster industrial reforms.
  • Moody’s has projected India’s GDP growth at 7.3% for FY26, citing strong economic momentum.
  • The Union Cabinet approved a ₹5,000 crore capital infusion into SIDBI to enhance MSME financing.
  • The Union Cabinet extended the Atal Pension Yojana till 2030–31 to ensure social security for unorganised workers.
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