Current Affairs

Current Affairs — 30 October 2026

30 October 2026
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Science & TechnologyEnvironment & Ecology

India's Nuclear Energy Push to Power a Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that nuclear energy plays a central role in India's journey towards energy security, clean growth, and becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the 'India Energy Week 2026' in New Delhi, the Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of expanding nuclear capacity, diversifying the energy basket, and fostering public-private partnerships. India is actively working on next-generation reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and thorium-based technologies, to boost domestic capabilities and reduce import dependence, ensuring sustainable and green economic growth.

  • Nuclear energy ensures energy security, reduces import dependence, and enhances India's strategic autonomy.
  • The government is focusing on indigenous nuclear technology, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and thorium-based reactors.
  • Nuclear energy complements renewable energy, producing low carbon emissions to help India meet its Paris Agreement commitments.
Exam Points
  • Date of India Energy Week event highlighted: 30th October 2026
  • Target year for Viksit Bharat (Developed India): 2047
  • Key technologies highlighted: Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Thorium-based technology
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Legal & JudiciaryGovernance & Polity

Supreme Court Proposes Relief and Safeguards for Digital Arrest Victims

The Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, questioned the Election Commission of India over the special revision (SIR) of electoral rolls while simultaneously addressing the alarming rise of digital arrest scams. The Court called on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and state authorities to establish robust institutional safeguards, such as providing FIRs for investigations and strengthening consumer protection. The bench emphasized that the fear of digital arrest being exploited by fraudsters impersonating agencies like CBI, police, or RBI must be dealt with strictly through public awareness and coordinated legal enforcement.

  • The Supreme Court examined new regulations proposed by the RBI to build institutional safeguards against digital arrest scams.
  • Fraudsters commonly impersonate law enforcement agencies like the CBI, police, and RBI via video calls to extort money from vulnerable citizens.
  • The bench directed states to immediately file FIRs and investigate cases of digital financial frauds.
Exam Points
  • Key judicial figure involved: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai
  • Date of court proceedings: 30th October 2026
  • Authorities directed to provide FIRs and investigate: State Governments and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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