IAS Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Monthly Salary, Grade Pay, Allowances

Wondering what the IAS Salary 2026 is? Well, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions asked by UPSC aspirants.   The initial IAS salary is INR 56100 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. It eventually increases over time with years of service, experience, and promotions.   The highest […]

Static Quiz 03 January 2026 (Environment)

Q1. Consider the following Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3(d) 2 only Q1. (a) 1 onlyExplanation 👉 Incorrect statements = 2 and 3. Q2.   Which of the following species are endemic to India? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1, 2, […]

Top 10 Important Judgements In 2025

Case 1: Vihaan Kumar Vs the State of Haryana What Is the Case About? Whether an arrested person must be informed of the reasons for arrest as a mandatory constitutional requirement under Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India. Key Rulings: Constitutional Provisions Related     Statutory Provisions Related Article 21 – Right to Personal LibertyArticle […]

Amazonian stingless bees first insects to get legal rights in the world

Why in News ? Relevance Concepts & Foundations What the Ordinance Recognises  Implication: Harm to bees or their habitats can be pursued as a legal injury. Why Protection Was Needed ?— Risk Drivers Significance — Governance, Law, Environment Prelims-Ready Pointers Way Forward

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?

Why in News ? Relevance   Concepts & Foundations  Why India Needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture ? Where India Stands — Policies, Institutions, Initiatives Key Challenges in Scaling CRA  Why CRA is Strategic for India ? Way Forward — Policy & Implementation Priorities Prelims-Ready Pointers

Current Affairs Quiz 02 January 2026

Q1. The new taxation regime on tobacco products from 1 February 2026 is being implemented under which law? Options:(a) Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025(b) Tobacco Control and Regulation Act, 2025(c) GST Rationalisation Act, 2025(d) Public Health Finance Act, 2025 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation (In-depth): Q2. Which of the following ecological processes are central to the […]

Current Affairs 02 January 2026

Content Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1 Why in News ? Relevance   Conceptual Foundations  What Has Changed — Policy Moves from 1 Feb 2025 Implications — Economy, Health, Governance Analytical Perspectives  Prelims-Ready Pointers Way Forward  Ancient Marathi literature reveals savannas are not degraded forests Why in News ? Relevance Basics […]