Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered?
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS I – Society Basics: What Is the Age of Consent? Legal Framework in India POCSO Act, 2012 IPC / Criminal Law Distinction to Note Historical Evolution of Age of Consent Arguments in Favour of Lowering the Age (to 16) 1. Criminalisation of Consensual Adolescence 2. Ground Reality of […]
Centre Seeking Smartphone Source Code
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Polity GS III – Internal Security & Science & Tech Basics: What is Source Code? What Are the Proposed Security Measures? Under ITSAR (Drafted 2023): 1. Source Code Access 2. Mandatory Malware Scanning 3. Data & Activity Logs Government’s Rationale Industry Concerns Legal & Policy Dimensions Cybersecurity Data Protection Trade & […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR), 2023, 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 Option: AExplanation: Q2. The “bright-line rule” under POCSO refers to:A. Mandatory sentencing for all […]
Current Affairs 12 January 2026
Content Centre Seeking Smartphone Source Code Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Polity GS III – Internal Security & Science & Tech Basics: What is Source Code? What Are the Proposed Security Measures? Under ITSAR (Drafted 2023): 1. Source Code Access 2. Mandatory Malware Scanning 3. Data & Activity Logs Government’s Rationale […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2026
Content Delimitation, Finance Commission & Southern States Why in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS III – Economy Practice Question Core Issue Constitutional & Legal Background Fiscal Federalism Link Political Impact of Delimitation Proposed Solutions Increase Lok Sabha Seats (Status Quo Ratios) Equal Representation in Rajya Sabha Expand Vidhan Sabhas Digressive Proportionality […]
PIB Summaries 12 January 2026
Content Bhadrakali Temple Inscription & Somnath Legacy Why in News? Relevance Chronology & Dating Nature of the Inscription Somnath Temple Reconstruction Narrative Demonstrates how epigraphy blends sacred cosmology with verifiable medieval history. Role of Solanki Rulers Archaeological & Architectural Significance Cultural & Civilisational Dimensions Takeaway National Youth Day 2026 Why in News? Relevance Demographic Context […]
Static Quiz 12 January 2026 (Environment)
Q1. With reference to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer: C Explanation: Q2. Which of the following bodies is constituted under the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 10 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Correct Option: B Explanation: Q2. Prior to the DPDP Act, 2023, which of […]
Current Affairs 10 January 2026
Content National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS). Why in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security GS II – Governance What is NIDMS? Institutional Framework Coverage & Scale Key Features of NIDMS End of Data Silos Signature Linking of Incidents AI-Enabled Analysis Predictive & Preventive Capability Strategic Significance Counter-Terrorism Federal Coordination Evidence-Based Security […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 January 2026
Content Letting the rupee slide isn’t the answer Why in News? Relevance GS III – Indian Economy GS II – Governance Practice Question Core Argument of the Editorial Key Issues Highlighted Limits of Rupee Depreciation as a Policy Tool Imported Inflation Risk Corporate Balance Sheet Stress FX Reserves Are Not Just a Stockpile The “Equilibrium […]