The Hindu UPSC News Analysis For 17 February 2026
The Hindu – UPSC News Analysis | 17 Feb 2026 | Legacy IAS THE HINDU Daily UPSC Mains-Oriented Analysis UPSC News Analysis Tuesday, 17 February 2026 · Bengaluru City Edition Today’s Key Topics GS-II/III NGT Clears Great Nicobar Project GS-II DPDP Act vs RTI – Privacy vs Transparency GS-II Federalism – M.K. Stalin’s Op-Ed GS-II […]
RBI Plan to Compensate Victims of Digital Fraud
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Digital Payments Growth Context Existing Liability Framework C. Key Dimensions 1) Rising UPI Fraud Trends UPI fraud data (as per Parliamentary replies): Year Fraud Cases Amount 2021–22 ~4.07 lakh ~₹242 crore 2022–23 ~7.25 lakh ~₹573 crore 2023–24 ~13.42 lakh ~₹1,087 crore 2024–25 ~12.64 lakh ~₹981 crore 2025–26* […]
LHS 1903 Planetary System Discovery
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background What are Exoplanets? Planet Formation Theory Red Dwarf Stars C. Key Dimensions 1) Scientific Significance 2) Habitability Angle 3) Technology & Space Science D. Critical Analysis Opportunities for Science Limitations E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (10–15M)
AI Impact Summit 2026: India & Global AI Governance
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Global AI Governance Context India’s AI Ecosystem C. Key Dimensions 1) Geopolitical Significance 2) Economic & Innovation Impact 3) Human-Centric AI Approach 4) Tech Diplomacy & Standards D. Critical Analysis Opportunities Concerns / Risks E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (15M)
India Adds 50,000+ MW Power Capacity: Renewable Surge
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background India’s Power Mix – Structural Context Policy Framework Driving Growth C. Key Dimensions 1) Solar Dominance 2) Wind Sector 3) Energy Transition Signal 4) Grid & Storage Implications D. Critical Analysis Opportunities Challenges E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (15M)
Bio-based Chemicals and Enzymes: India’s Bioeconomy Push
Source : The Hindu A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background What are Bio-based Chemicals? What are Enzymes? Policy Framework C. Key Dimensions 1) Economic Potential 2) Resource Advantage 3) Industrial Base 4) Environmental Gains D. Critical Analysis Opportunities Risks / Constraints E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers
Ambiguities in the U.S.–India Trade Deal
Source : The Hindu A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Trajectory of India–U.S. Trade Disputes C. Key Dimensions 1) Tariffs & Market Access Example: Earlier tariff cuts on U.S. almonds and apples were used as confidence-building measures. 2) Agriculture Sensitivity Example: India kept dairy largely out of RCEP, showing consistent defensive stance. 3) […]
Death Sentences in India: Fewer Confirmations, Higher Acquittals
Source : The Hindu A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Constitutional & Legal Basis C. Key Dimensions Judicial Trends Criminal Justice System Insight D. Critical Analysis Structural Concerns Rights Perspective Deterrence Debate E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (15M)
Current Affairs Quiz 16 February 2026
Q1. The “rarest of rare” doctrine in awarding death penalty was laid down in:A) Kesavananda Bharati caseB) Bachan Singh vs State of PunjabC) Maneka Gandhi vs Union of IndiaD) Shreya Singhal vs Union of India Answer: B Explanation : Q2. With reference to bio-based chemicals, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given […]
Current Affairs 16 February 2026
Content Death Sentences in India: Fewer Confirmations, Higher Acquittals Source : The Hindu A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Constitutional & Legal Basis C. Key Dimensions Judicial Trends Criminal Justice System Insight D. Critical Analysis Structural Concerns Rights Perspective Deterrence Debate E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (15M) […]