Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2026
Content Hate-linked Vigilantism Why in News? Relevance Practice Question What is Happening? Scale, Patterns & Data (Data caveat: absence of a statutory category means under-reporting and classification gaps.) Drivers — What Explains the Spike? Legal–Constitutional Lens Governance & Security Implications Editorial Overview Way Forward — Policy & Administrative Actions Between India and EU, a carbon […]
PIB Summaries 02 January 2026
Content DRDO celebrates 68th Foundation Day Why in News ? Relevance GS 3 — Internal Security & Defence Technology DRDO — Basics Key Highlights of 2025 – Output & Indigenisation Push User Evaluation Trials — Completed / Final Stage Pipeline for 2026 Induction Strategic Significance Way Forward — Policy & Capability Priorities Jan Samarth Portal […]
Static Quiz 02 January 2026 (Economy)
Q1. A government has been running persistent deficit budgets year after year. Which of the following actions would help in reducing the deficit? How many of the above will help in reducing the deficit? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All four(d) None Q1. (b) Only two Explanation 👉 Measures that reduce deficit = (1) and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 December 2025
Q1.With reference to “Suspension of Sentence”, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Suspension pauses the execution of the sentence while the conviction remains intact. It is a post-conviction appellate […]
Current Affairs 31 December 2025
Content Law on Suspension of Sentence Why in news? Relevance : GS-II (Polity) Core Concept (Doctrinal Basics) When is Suspension the Norm vs the Exception? Governing Tests Applied by Appellate Courts Key evaluation matrix distilled from Supreme Court jurisprudence: Operational rule emerging:Suspension in life-imprisonment cases is justified only when (i) appeal shows credible prospects of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 December 2025
Content Track record Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Infrastructure, Disaster Management, Technology & Safety Practice Question Basic Context — Rail Safety Trend Facts & Data — Fire Safety Measures Why AC Coaches Need Higher Safety Standards ? Risk Analysis — Likely Systemic Vulnerabilities Policy & Technology Priorities — Way Forward In safety-critical […]
PIB Summaries 31 December 2025
Content 2025 Economic Reforms Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Economy, Growth & Inclusive Development Big Picture — Reform Philosophy Key Reform Pillars — Facts & Data 1) Direct Tax & New Income Tax Act, 2025 Likely Outcomes 2) Labour Reforms — Four Labour Codes Structural Impact 3) Rural Employment Reforms — VB-GRAM […]
Static Quiz 31 December 2025 (Medieval History)
Q1. Consider the following events: How many of the above events occurred during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) All four Q1. (c) Only three Explanation 👉 Therefore, three events overlap with the Vijayanagara period. Q2.How many of the above works were composed during the Vijayanagara period? (a) […]
The importance of being a hill
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity GS-I | Geography & Culture What is a Hill and Why It Matters ?a Historical & Civilisational Importance — Key Illustrations 1) Pavagadh Hill (Gujarat) — Culture, Power & Settlement 2) Vindhya Range — Boundary, Watershed, Culture 3) Satpura Range — Biodiversity Corridor & “Faunal Bridge” 4) Eastern Ghats […]
Karen and Arakan (Rakhine) Regions
Why in News ? Elections are underway in Myanmar (three-phase polling from Dec 28, 2025 to Jan 2026), and rebel groups from the Karen and Arakan/Rakhine regions have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s response, urging stronger pressure on the junta for an inclusive process. Relevance GS-II | International Relations — Neighbourhood First Where are Karen & Arakan (Rakhine) Regions?