Folic Acid Awareness & Prevention of Spina Bifida
Why in News? Relevance GS II (Social Justice & Health) GS III (Human Resource Development) What is Spina Bifida? Magnitude of the Problem in India Clinical & Social Impact Why Folic Acid is Critical ? India’s Policy & Awareness Gap Global Best Practices Emerging Research & Indian Context Expert & Institutional Advocacy Way Forward
Madhav Gadgil’s Enduring Legacy in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve
Why in News? Relevance GS I (Geography & Environment) GS III (Environment & Ecology) Who Was Madhav Gadgil? Contribution to the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (NBR) 1. Conceptualising India’s First Biosphere Reserve 2. Landscape-Level Conservation Approach 3. People-Centric Conservation Philosophy Institutional & Academic Legacy 1. Building Ecological Institutions 2. Western Ghats Network Programme Policy Impact Beyond […]
ISRO and the next big challenge
Why in News? Relevance GS III (Science & Technology) ISRO’s Recent Performance: What Has Changed? 1. Launch Reliability 2. Capability Leap 3. International Credibility Implication Core Challenges Ahead 1. Execution Capacity & Mission Bottlenecks Parallel Mission Load Symptoms of Strain Structural Issue Systemic Risk What is Needed ? 2. Governance Gap in a Liberalised Space […]
10–20 Minute Delivery Model & Gig Workers
Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS III (Economy, Technology & Employment) What is the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model? Key Concerns with the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model 1. Worker Safety & Human Cost 2. Algorithmic Control & Precarity 3. Unequal Risk Allocation Economic Context: Why Platforms Defend the Model ? Are […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the legal status of ISRO, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Q1. (A)Explanation: Q2. With reference to Madhav Gadgil, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?A. […]
Current Affairs 09 January 2026
Content 10–20 Minute Delivery Model & Gig Workers Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS III (Economy, Technology & Employment) What is the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model? Key Concerns with the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model 1. Worker Safety & Human Cost 2. Algorithmic Control & Precarity 3. Unequal Risk Allocation Economic […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2026
Content Central Tax Devolution & GSDP Debate Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Background: India’s Fiscal Transfer Architecture Core Issues in the Current System Tax Contribution vs Tax Collection: The Controversy Why GSDP is a Better Proxy ? Devolution Outcomes (2020–25): Key Data Insights Correlation Analysis State-wise Anomalies Explained Winners & Losers under GSDP-based […]
PIB Summaries 09 January 2026
Content 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet Why in News ? Relevance Participating Major Ports Institutional & Administrative Significance Notable Observations Conclusion PANKHUDI – an Integrated Digital Portal to Strengthen Partnerships for Women and Child Development Why in News ? Relevance What is PANKHUDI ? Key Features of the Portal Thematic Focus Areas Alignment […]
Static Quiz 09 January 2026 (History)
Q1.Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Options:A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1 and 4 only Correct Answer: C Explanation: Q2.Which of the following treaties correctly marks the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War? A. Treaty of SalbaiB. Treaty of YandaboC. Treaty of GandamakD. […]
Contaminated Water Crisis in Indore & Bhopal
Why in News? Relevance Key Audit Findings (CAG) Massive “Non-Revenue Water” Losses Gap Between Water Drawn and Water Supplied Per Capita Water Supply Below Norms Large Number of Unconnected Households Public Health Dimension Judicial Intervention Governance & Policy Significance