Static Quiz 30 January 2026 (Environment)
Q1. With reference to Tiger Reserves in India, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? Options: A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. Only ThreeD. None Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. Which of the following is the largest Tiger Reserve in India by total area? Options: A. ManasB. SimlipalC. Nagarjunsagar–SrisailamD. Guru […]
Mental Illness Catching Them Young
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper I – Society GS Paper II – Governance & Social Sector India’s Youth-Dominant Demography Demographic Context Shift in Disease Burden Key Findings — What the Data Shows ? Age of Onset Youth Vulnerability Dominant Mental Health Conditions Common Disorders Gender and Social Patterns Drivers of the Youth Mental Health […]
Who Owns Innovation in Outer Space? — Law, Patents and Power
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Relations GS Paper III – Science & Technology Background — Why Space Innovation Raises Legal Questions ? Extreme Operating Conditions Commercialisation of Space The Central Question How Patents Work on Earth ? Principle of Territoriality Role of National Jurisdictions Breakdown of Territorial Logic in Space Outer […]
66% sanitation workers in Central govt. from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT report
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Social Justice GS Paper I – Society Background — Reservation Framework in Union Government Jobs Reservation Norms Classification of Posts Key Findings from the 2024–25 Data Safai Karmacharis Social Implications Representation in Higher Services Group A Services Group B Services Group C (Non-Sanitation) Posts Broader Workforce Trends […]
Aircraft Crash During Second Landing Attempt
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Infrastructure & Disaster Management What is a Landing Attempt? Normal Landing Missed Approach / Go-Around What is Poor Visibility? Causes of Poor Visibility Visibility Thresholds Why Second Landing Attempts Are Risky Increased Pilot Workload Cognitive and Physical Stress Narrow Error Margins Role of Infrastructure Deficiency Absence of […]
Streamlining ‘Green Consent’
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Environment & Economy Background — What is Green Consent? Consent to Establish and Operate Fragmented Approval Structure Key Features of the Amended Green Consent Regime 1.Integrated Consent Mechanism Single Application System Reduced Processing Timelines Changes in Consent Validity Open-Ended Consent to Operate Safeguards Retained Role of Regulators […]
Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s Legal Objections Locus Standi Argument Article 131 Argument Reliance on Precedent Kerala […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 January 2026
Q1. The Enforcement Directorate primarily functions under which Ministry of the Government of India? A. Ministry of Home AffairsB. Ministry of Law and JusticeC. Ministry of FinanceD. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Correct Answer: C Detailed Explanation: Q2. Which of the following powers are common to both the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 […]
Current Affairs 29 January 2026
Content Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 January 2026
Content India’s Tourism Paradox — Potential Without Performance Context Relevance Practice Question Background — Why Tourism Matters ? The Three ‘I’s Holding India Back – 1.Image Deficit Perception vs Reality Need for Segmented Branding Infrastructure Gap First and Last Impressions Matter Cost Competitiveness Paradox India Itself’ — Experience Management Challenge Scale and Service Culture Immigration […]