Current Affairs 17 January 2026
Content Startup India @10 — Highest Annual Spike in Start-up Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Governance GS III – Economy Startup India: Core Basics Key Data & Evidence Economic Dimension Governance & Administrative Dimension Social Dimension Technology & Innovation Dimension Challenges Way Forward Prelims Pointers Expert Panel Sets Norms for Religious Structures […]
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Static Quiz 17 January 2026 (Polity)
Q1.Consider the following statements with reference to the State Legislatures: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) All three Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Q2.Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 January 2026
Content Multilateralism à la carte, the Washington way Central Argument Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy / Climate / Trade Practice Question What is “Multilateralism à la carte”? Evidence Cited in the Editorial Withdrawal / Bypassing of Institutions Trade & WTO Climate Change Regime Security & Strategic Coalitions Washington’s Strategic Logic […]
PIB Summaries 17 January 2026
Content Sukhatme National Award in Statistics – 2026 Why in News ? Relevance GS I (Indian Society / History of Science / Awards) About the Award Eligibility Criteria Nomination Process Significance for India About Sukhatme (Static Linkage) Prelims Pointers Lokpal of India – Foundation Day Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) […]
Why Deepfakes Will Get Harder to Spot ?
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS III – Internal Security Key Data & Facts Scale of the Problem Technological Capability Why Detection Is Becoming Harder ? 1. Model-Level Improvements 2. Shift to Real-Time Synthesis 3. Convergence of AI Systems Governance & Democratic Impact Elections Institutions Cybersecurity & Internal Security New Threat Vectors Detection […]
Spy Satellites: Next Frontier for India’s Spacetech Startups
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS III – Internal Security Key Data & Facts India’s Space Economy Private Space Revenue Global Context Why Spy Satellites Are Attractive to Startups ? 1. Assured Demand (Defence Contracts) 2. Faster Revenue Realisation Key shift: from “data-selling” to “service contracts” 3. Technological Readiness Key Indian Startups (Startups increasingly integrating defence […]
Tiger Global Tax Case & Treaty Abuse
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Polity & Governance Case Snapshot Legal Principles Clarified Constitutional & Jurisprudential Angle Economic & Investment Implications Positive Concerns Who Is Affected ? Global Context Way Forward
NASA’s First Medical Evacuation from ISS
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology Key Facts Technological & Operational Analysis 1. Human Spaceflight Risk Management Signals transition from experimental to operational reliability in long-duration missions. 2. Role of SpaceX (PPP Model) 3. ISS as a Living Laboratory Governance & Institutional Dimension Inter-Agency Coordination Example of whole-of-system crisis response. Ethical & Legal Dimensions Medical Privacy in […]
Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional Overreach 2. Property Rights Jurisprudence (Recent Trend) 3. Human Rights Inflation Problem […]