Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2026
Q1. With reference to space biotechnology, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: AExplanation: Space biotechnology research (e.g., on ISS) has clear terrestrial spillovers such as improved protein crystallisation for drug development; it is not […]
Current Affairs 15 January 2026
Content Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 Why in News ? Relevance What Does the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 Entail? Core Provisions Education-Related Provisions Institutional & Administrative Measures Has a Similar Bill Been Introduced Earlier? Why Has Karnataka Opposed the Bill? Core Objections Constitutional Objection Does the Bill Make Malayalam Mandatory Across All Schools? Clear Answer: No […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 January 2026
Content To Become a Developed Economy, Four Reforms Core Context Relevance Practice Question Central Argument Reform 1: Rebuild Long-Term Domestic Savings Problem Diagnosis Structural Issue Reform 2: Shift from Short-Term to Long-Term Financing Problem Diagnosis Proposed Solution Data Point Reform 3: Improve Capital Efficiency (ICOR Focus) Key Insight Policy Prescription Reform 4: Start-Ups & […]
PIB Summaries 15 January 2026
Content NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 Why in News ? Relevance : GS III What is Export Preparedness Index (EPI)? Framework & Structure (2024) Pillars & Weightage India’s export challenge is no longer just ports & logistics but costs, skills, finance, and institutional quality. Methodology & Data (Data-centric) Classification of States & […]
Static Quiz 15 January 2026 (Geography)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Laterite soils: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. With reference to Arid soils of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 […]
Why Buddhism Went Global and Jainism Did Not ?
Context Relevance Indian Thought: Two Broad Traditions Both Buddhism and Jainism belong to the Śramaṇa stream Buddhism (Middle Path) Jainism (Ascetic Rigour) Doctrinal rigidity vs flexibility is central to divergent spread Role of Royal Patronage Buddhism Jainism Empire-backed Buddhism vs regionally-supported Jainism Approach Buddhism Jainism Outreach vs inward preservation Social Accessibility Buddhism Jainism Historical Turning Point […]
India’s Assertion Pakistan’s Cession — How China Took Shaksgam Valley
Core Issue Relevance Location & Geography Historical Background India’s Official Position China’s Position Pakistan’s Role Strategic & Security Dimension CPEC Angle International Law Perspective Political & Diplomatic Dimension Implications for India Challenges Way Forward
Passive Euthanasia, Right to Life & Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Core Issue Relevance What is Euthanasia? Article 21 – Right to Life Key question: Does dignity extend to the end of life?SC answer: Yes, in limited circumstances. Supreme Court Jurisprudence 1. Aruna Shanbaug Case 2. Common Cause v. Union of India Legal Framework for Passive Euthanasia Who can decide? Safeguards: Medical Boards – Role Explained Ethical Dimension Competing Ethical […]
Urbanisation of Small Towns — India’s Silent Urban Transition
Why in News ? Relevance Core Argument Nature of India’s Urban Transition Social Composition Urbanisation of rural poverty, not inclusive urban growth. Municipal Weakness Policy Bias Decentralisation without devolution. Economic Dimension Capital relocates, but labour precarity persists. Infrastructure Stress Environmental Dimension Social Justice Angle Who Loses? Structural Injustice Unequal urban citizenship in small towns. Ethical & […]
Source Code Disclosure Debate — Cybersecurity vs Digital Rights
Why in News ? Relevance What is Source Code? Why Source Code Disclosure Is Risky ? Paradox: A measure meant to enhance security may weaken systemic cyber resilience. Internal Security Dimension Source code exposure magnifies internal security vulnerabilities. Governance & Regulatory Dimension Existing Regulatory Framework Institutional Overlap Polity & Constitutional Dimension Article 21 – Right to Privacy Blanket […]