PIB Summaries 29 January 2026
Content Launch of Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Why in News? Relevance What is Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0? Administrative & Governance Framework Coverage and Scale Key Performance Indicators for Aspirational Blocks (6 Indicators) Supplementary Nutrition under ICDS Measurement Efficiency at Anganwadi Centres Functional Toilets in Anganwadi Centres Drinking Water Availability in Anganwadis Girls’ Toilets in Schools Bovine Vaccination […]
Static Quiz 29 January 2026 (Polity)
Q1. With reference to the No-Confidence Motion, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. Only ThreeD. None Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. Which parliamentary device is used to criticise government policy without seeking its removal? A. No-Confidence MotionB. Adjournment MotionC. Censure MotionD. Privilege Motion […]
Republic Day 2026 & the Bactrian Camel
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 1 (Indian Culture & History) GS Paper 1 (Geography – Physical & Human) India–Ladakh–Silk Road Connection Ladakh as a Civilisational Crossroads Evolution and Classification of Camels Camelid Evolution Domestication and Geographic Origins Distribution of Bactrian Camels Eurasian Spread ‘Ships of the Silk Road’ Adaptation to Extreme Environments […]
India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy) GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Strategic Importance of FTA for Manufacturing Global Value Chain (GVC) Integration Market Access and Tariff Liberalisation Zero-Duty Access to EU Market Sector-Specific Manufacturing Gains Textiles and Apparel Automobiles and Engineering Technology, Services, and Manufacturing Linkages Technology Transfer and Services […]
Supreme Court on Acid Attacks: Asset Seizure, Victim Compensation, and Deterrence
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) GS Paper 1 (Indian Society) Constitutional and Legal Context Acid Attacks in Indian Criminal Law Victim Compensation Jurisprudence Supreme Court’s Key Observations Asset Seizure as Deterrence Beyond Conventional Sentencing Governance and Administrative Dimensions Role of States and Police Legal Aid and Access to […]
Syria’s Kurdish Regions: Autonomy, Conflict, and Geopolitics
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 1 (World Geography & Society) Location and Strategic Importance Kurdish Regions of Syria (Rojava) Who Are Syria’s Kurds? Demography and Political Aspirations
India–EU FTA Finalised: Sectoral Gains, Market Access, and Strategic Trade Reset
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy) Scale and Coverage of the Agreement Overall Trade Architecture Market Access for Indian Exports Zero-Duty Access for Labour-Intensive Sectors Sectors with Complete Duty Elimination Partial Tariff Reductions Services Market Access for India EU Commitments What India Has Conceded to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. All ThreeD. None Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. The Kurdish-populated regions of Syria directly border which of the following? Select the correct answer using the code below: […]
Current Affairs 28 January 2026
Content India–EU FTA Finalised: Sectoral Gains, Market Access, and Strategic Trade Reset Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy) Scale and Coverage of the Agreement Overall Trade Architecture Market Access for Indian Exports Zero-Duty Access for Labour-Intensive Sectors Sectors with Complete Duty Elimination Partial Tariff Reductions […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 January 2026
Content Rupee Depreciation Amid Macroeconomic Stability: Causes, Concerns, and Policy Options Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 (Economy): Practice Questions Macroeconomic Context — Fundamentals Remain Strong Growth, Inflation, and External Balance Extent and Nature of Rupee Depreciation Recent Trends Trade Deficit Not the Primary Cause The Real Villain — Capital Outflows Reversal of […]