What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space
Why is it in News? Remote-sensing has moved from mapping what we can see → to detecting what lies underground and underwater using physics-based signatures. Relevance GS-1 | Geography (Physical & Resource Geography) GS-3 | Environment, Disaster Management & S&T The Basics — What is Remote-Sensing? Spectral Signatures Vegetation Monitoring — NDVI & Biomass Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) […]
What does the SHANTI Bill change?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-2 | Polity & Governance GS-3 | Economy / Infrastructure / Energy The Basics — Nuclear Governance Before SHANTI What the SHANTI Bill Does ? — Core Provisions Ends NPCIL’s monopoly Supports deployment of: Policy link: ₹20,000 crore allocation announced for SMRs & advanced reactors under the Nuclear Energy Mission. Regulatory Architecture […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the SHANTI Bill, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? a) Only oneb) Only twoc) All threed) None Answer: b) Only two Explanation: Q2. With reference to water-body mapping using satellites, consider the following: How many of the statements given above are correct? a) Only […]
Current Affairs 06 January 2026
Content What does the SHANTI Bill change? Why is it in News? Relevance GS-2 | Polity & Governance GS-3 | Economy / Infrastructure / Energy The Basics — Nuclear Governance Before SHANTI What the SHANTI Bill Does ? — Core Provisions Ends NPCIL’s monopoly Supports deployment of: Policy link: ₹20,000 crore allocation announced for SMRs […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2026
Content Hierarchy of roles Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question The Basics — UAPA & Bail Framework Data point Case Background What the Supreme Court Did — “Hierarchy of Participation” Critique flagged by commentators Court’s Interpretation of “Terrorist Act” (Section 15) Risk flagged Prolonged Incarceration vs Bail — Court’s Position Civil-liberty […]
PIB Summaries 06 January 2026
Content Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap Why is it in News? Relevance GS-3 | Internal Security & Disaster Management What is a Pollution Control Vessel (PCV)? Mission Capabilities Strategic Significance Indigenisation & Defence Industrial Ecosystem Gender Inclusion Milestone Broader Context: Global Maritime Uncertainty Conclusion ICGS Samudra Pratap marks a major leap in indigenous maritime […]
Static Quiz 06 January 2026 (Art & Culture)
Q1. With reference to prehistoric rock art sites in India, consider the following locations: At how many of the above sites have traces of prehistoric rock paintings been discovered?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (b) Only two Explanation Therefore, prehistoric paintings are found at two of the sites. Q2. Which one […]
Saudi-backed forces regain control of Hadramout province
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations & West Asia Geopolitics GS-I | World Geography / Places in News Places in News Hadramout (Hadhramaut) Province Mukalla
Nanobots in targeted cancer treatment
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Science & Technology, Biotechnology & Robotics GS-II | Health & Innovation Policy What are Medical Nanobots? How These Nanobots Work? Why They Matter ? Challenges & Risks
Somnath Swabhiman Parva
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Indian Culture, Heritage & Architecture GS-I / GS-II | Nation-building & Post-Independence Consolidation Basics — About the Somnath Temple Historical Timeline — Destruction & Reconstruction Civilisational Themes