HPV Vaccine & Herd Protection
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Social Justice GS III – Science & Technology / Health Basics: What is HPV? Cervical Cancer: India Burden What is Herd Protection? Key Findings of the Swedish Study Why School-Based Vaccination Works ? HPV Vaccine: Scientific & Medical Aspects India’s Current Position Public Health Significance Ethical & Social Dimensions Takeaway
PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission
Why in News? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS III – Security Basics: What is PSLV? PSLV Variants Mission Profile: PSLV-C62 Primary Payload: EOS-N1 Co-Passenger Satellites: Key Features What is Special About This Mission? 1. Commercialisation via NSIL 2. Start-up & Academic Participation 3. PS4 Stage Restart & Re-entry What is Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)? Strategic & Policy […]
Bhairav Battalions
Why in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security Basics: What are Bhairav Battalions? Why Were Bhairav Battalions Raised? Changing Nature of Warfare Operational Gaps Identified Key Features of Bhairav Battalions Technology & Drone Warfare Focus Force Restructuring Context Bhairav Battalions Rudra Brigades (Parallel Reform) Place in India’s Military Doctrine Strategic Significance Challenges & Cautions Takeaway
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 […]