Current Affairs Quiz 23 January 2026

Q1. The recently announced “Board of Peace” was inaugurated at which of the following forums? A. United Nations General Assembly, New YorkB. World Economic Forum, DavosC. Munich Security ConferenceD. G20 Leaders’ Summit Correct Answer: BExplanation: The “Board of Peace” was inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos (2026). Q2. […]

Current Affairs 23 January 2026

Content Board of Peace Why in News? Launch of a New Peace Architecture Relevance Key Features of the Board of Peace Composition and Participation Countries Participating and Absent Immediate Geopolitical Context Israel–Gaza Ceasefire Management Rafah Border Development Strategic Intent Behind the Initiative Parallel Multilateralism Erosion of UN-Centric Conflict Resolution Structural and Legitimacy Concerns Absence of […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 January 2026

Content Himalayan Infrastructure, Climate Extremes and Governance Failure Why in News? Climate Disasters and Contested Infrastructure Decisions Relevance Practice Question Scale and Pattern of the Himalayan Crisis Intensification of Climate Extremes Scientific Evidence of Accelerated Warming Infrastructure Expansion in a High-Risk Zone Forest Diversion and Tree Felling Flawed Engineering Standards Geological and Glaciological Risk Profile […]

Static Quiz 23 January 2026 (Geography)

Q1. With reference to the Himalayan mountain system, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: AExplanation:Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by plate collision. Statement […]

PIB Summaries 23 January 2026

Content Strengthening Groundwater Management for India’s Water Future Why in News? Context and Significance of Groundwater in India Strategic Importance Rising Stress on Resources Relevance Understanding Groundwater and Aquifer Systems Conceptual Foundations Role in Ecosystem Stability Necessity for Effective Groundwater Management Over-Extraction and Declining Water Tables Groundwater Quality Degradation Developmental and Climate Imperatives Governance Framework […]

Japan Restarts Nuclear Power Plant Post-Fukushima

Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Nuclear Power in Japan – Core Context Rationale Behind Restart Energy Security Dimension Climate & Emissions Dimension Safety, Environmental & Disaster Dimensions Governance & Regulatory Dimensions Economic Dimensions Data & Evidence   Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Governance Gaps Ethical Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers 

Governor’s Address to the State Legislature

Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Governor’s Address – Constitutional Concept Constitutional & Legal Dimensions  Relevant Constitutional Provisions Supreme Court Interpretation Governance & Federal Dimensions Democratic & Ethical Dimensions Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Institutional Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers

Accelerating Subsidence of India’s River Deltas

Contextual Background Global lack of high-resolution subsidence data for river deltas despite supporting ~340 million people worldwide Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Delta Subsidence Scientific & Technical Basis of the Study Key Findings – Indian River Deltas Deltas Identified Magnitude & Pattern of Subsidence Environmental & Climate Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical […]

Citizen-Centric Healthcare Delivery & Use of Technology 

Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Citizen-Centric Healthcare Historical Evolution of Health Policy in India Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions Technology Dimensions Data & Evidence Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural / Institutional Issues Implementation & Design Issues Expert / Committee Criticism […]