The Wolf Supermoon
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Geography — Earth–Moon System & Natural Phenomena Basics — What is a “Wolf Moon”? What is a “Supermoon”? Observable Effects (Term “supermoon” is popular rather than official; astronomers call it a Perigee-Syzygy full moon.) Wolf Supermoon — What People Actually See ? Scientific Concepts Linked Comparative Terms Why These Names Matter […]
Ghost SIM Cards
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Internal Security, Cybersecurity & Terror Networks What is a Ghost SIM Card? Purpose: anonymity, evasion of lawful interception, cross-border covert communication. How Ghost SIMs Work ? — Operational Mechanisms Why Ghost SIMs Are a Security Risk ? Way Forward
Delhi govt. to declare rabies a notifiable disease to prevent deaths
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | Welfare, Health Systems, Governance & Public Policy GS-III | Public Health, Disaster & Social Sector Basics — What is a “Notifiable Disease”? (Comparable examples: TB, measles, dengue — notified under various state/national frameworks.) Rabies — Public Health Basics What the Delhi Notification Will Do ? India — […]
Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela
Current Affairs Quiz 05 January 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Venezuela: How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only One(b) Only Two(c) All Three (d) None Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Q2. With reference to Rabies in India, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All […]
Current Affairs 05 January 2026
Content Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela Delhi govt. to declare rabies a notifiable disease to prevent […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 January 2026
Content The struggle to count women’s labour Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | Welfare, Social Justice, Gender & Labour Policy GS-III | Economy, Inclusive Growth & Human Capital Practice Question Basics — What is “Unpaid & Emotional Labour”? Core Issue: This labour enables the economy to function but is excluded from GDP, budgets, labour […]
PIB Summaries 05 January 2026
Content Rah-Veer: Save a Life Without Fear Why in News ? Relevance Basics — Concept & Rationale Legal Architecture Good Samaritan — Rights & Protections Obligations on Authorities / Institutions Rah-Veer Reward & Recognition Scheme Data & Context Impact Pathways — Why the Policy Matters ? Implementation Gaps & Challenges Way Forward Prelims Pointers Design […]
Static Quiz 05 January 2026 (Polity)
Q1.Which type of majority is most commonly used for passing ordinary bills in the Indian Parliament? a) Absolute Majority b) Effective Majority c) Simple Majority d) Special Majority Answer: c) Simple Majority Explanation: Simple Majority refers to more than 50% of the members present and voting. It is used for passing ordinary legislation, money bills […]
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis Over Years, Subject-Wise Weightage, Difficulty Level
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: The UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the toughest examinations in the country. Lakhs of applicants apply and appear for the IAS exam every year. But only a few of them succeed in the exam. If you are planning to appear in this test, you should first understand […]