The Hindu UPSC News Analysis For 16 February 2026
The Hindu – UPSC News Analysis | February 16, 2026 | Legacy IAS Legacy IAS UPSC Civil Services Coaching • Bangalore THE HINDU UPSC Mains-Oriented News Analysis Monday, February 16, 2026 Bengaluru City Edition GS-I GS-II Polity & IR GS-III Economy & S&T GS-IV Ethics Essay Interview Today’s Analysis — Articles Covered 01India-U.S. Trade Deal: […]
Static Quiz 16 February 2026 (Modern History)
Q1. Consider the following statements about the Indian National Congress (INC): How many statements are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: (c) All threeExplanation: Q2. Consider the following regarding the Swadeshi Movement: How many are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: (b) Only twoExplanation: Q3. Which of the following […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2026
Q1. With reference to the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), consider the following statements: A) 1 and 2 onlyB) 1 and 3 onlyC) 2 and 3 onlyD) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only Explanation:• Whale shark is the largest fish species, reaching ~18–20 m.• It is a filter feeder, consuming plankton and […]
Current Affairs 14 February 2026
Content CJI’s office received 8,630 complaints against judges from 2016 to 2025: Minister Source : The Hindu Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question Judicial Accountability in India Security of Tenure Removal Process What is the In-House Mechanism? Nature and Origin Who Handles Complaints? Confidentiality Feature Data Trends (2016–2025) Volume of Complaints Interpretation Governance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 February 2026
Content A decisive mandate Source : The Hindu Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations Practice Question Political & Institutional Dimensions Domestic Political Reset Indian Investments & Development Projects in Bangladesh Lines of Credit (LoC) – Scale of Commitment Connectivity Projects Railways Ports & Shipping Roads & Inland Waterways India & Bangladesh: Common […]
PIB Summaries 14 February 2026
Content Union Budget 2026-27: Rural Transformation through Decentralization Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question Constitutional / Legal Dimensions Decentralisation Framework Rights-Based Welfare Architecture Governance / Administrative Dimensions Institutional Deepening Digital Governance Economic Dimensions Public Investment-Led Growth Livelihood Diversification Social / Ethical Dimensions Equity and Inclusion Gender Empowerment Environmental / Tech / Sustainability Dimensions […]
14 February 2026 – The Hindu UPSC News Analysis
Today’s The Hindu GS news analysis spans major themes across GS-II and GS-III. It examines the BNP landslide in Bangladesh and its implications for India–Bangladesh relations, alongside the India–US trade framework testing strategic autonomy. Economic reforms feature through the new CPI series (Base 2024), labour code implementation, and petroleum pricing concerns. Governance and […]
Static Quiz 14 February 2026 (Geography)
Q1. Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: (b) Only two Explanation: Q2. Consider the following pairs: Port Feature How many pairs are correctly matched?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: (c) All three Explanation: Q3. Consider the following […]
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
Why in news ? Ongoing WHO negotiations Relevance Practice question Basics and static context What is pathogen sharing and why it exists ? What is PABS under the Pandemic Agreement ? Global equity dimension COVID-era lessons Biosecurity and technology risks Misuse of genetic data AI and synthetic biology Governance and legal concerns Accountability gaps Transparency […]
How Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit names ended up on walls of Egyptian tombs
Why in news ? New academic findings Relevance Practice question Basics and historical context What are these inscriptions Who deciphered them ? What the names show ? Trade and connectivity dimension Indian Ocean trade networks Cultural cosmopolitanism Social and cultural insights Travel motivations Identity expression Historiographical significance Rethinking isolationist views Limits of evidence