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Daily Current Affairs – 16 January, 2026

    Report on Severity of Road Accident Fatalities

    Context

  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the NGO SaveLIFE Foundation released the joint report on India’s top 100 districts in terms of severity of road accident fatalities.

    • Major Findings

  • Uttar Pradesh accounted for most of the top 20 districts in fatalities.
  • Tamil Nadu has 19 “severe” districts in terms of fatalities, followed by 11 districts in Maharashtra, nine districts in Karnataka and eight in Rajasthan.
  • Most accidents are concentrated in known locations, such as specific road stretches, crash-prone spots, and police station areas. 
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    Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes: NITI Aayog

    Context

  • The NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes’, presenting a detailed framework to strengthen the effectiveness of government interventions in the MSME sector.

    • Need for Convergence of Schemes

  • Avoid duplication and inefficiency: The Ministry of MSME currently oversees 18 schemes with overlapping objectives, leading to fragmented implementation and reduced outreach.
  • Enhance efficiency and outcomes: Convergence simplifies access for beneficiaries, reduces administrative complexity, and ensures resources translate into measurable results.
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    A Decade of Startup India

    Context

  • PM Modi participated in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on National Startup Day.

    • India’s Startup Ecosystem

  • India has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, with more than 2 lakh startups as of 2025 . 
  • India has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.
  • Major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have been at the forefront of this transformation. 
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    News In Short 16-01-2026

    In News

  • According to a new report ,2025 was the third warmest year on record and the warmest La Niña year.

    • La Niña

  • It  is the cool phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
  • It is a Pacific Ocean weather pattern where warm water and clouds shift westward.
  • This causes heavier rainfall in regions like Indonesia and Australia.
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