Current Affairs 05 January 2026

Content Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela Delhi govt. to declare rabies a notifiable disease to prevent […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 January 2026

Content The struggle to count women’s labour Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | Welfare, Social Justice, Gender & Labour Policy GS-III | Economy, Inclusive Growth & Human Capital Practice Question Basics — What is “Unpaid & Emotional Labour”? Core Issue: This labour enables the economy to function but is excluded from GDP, budgets, labour […]
PIB Summaries 05 January 2026

Content Rah-Veer: Save a Life Without Fear Why in News ? Relevance Basics — Concept & Rationale Legal Architecture Good Samaritan — Rights & Protections Obligations on Authorities / Institutions Rah-Veer Reward & Recognition Scheme Data & Context Impact Pathways — Why the Policy Matters ? Implementation Gaps & Challenges Way Forward Prelims Pointers Design […]
Static Quiz 05 January 2026 (Polity)

Q1.Which type of majority is most commonly used for passing ordinary bills in the Indian Parliament? a) Absolute Majority b) Effective Majority c) Simple Majority d) Special Majority Answer: c) Simple Majority Explanation: Simple Majority refers to more than 50% of the members present and voting. It is used for passing ordinary legislation, money bills […]
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis Over Years, Subject-Wise Weightage, Difficulty Level
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: The UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the toughest examinations in the country. Lakhs of applicants apply and appear for the IAS exam every year. But only a few of them succeed in the exam. If you are planning to appear in this test, you should first understand […]
IAS Vs IPS: Salary, Training, Who is more Powerful?
IAS Vs IPS: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) are popular civil service careers in India. Both posts offer excellent salary, long-term benefits and prestige. But they differ in terms of roles & responsibilities, rank structure, training, and many other factors. IAS officers handle the administrative functioning of the country, including […]
UPSC Prelims 2026: What to Study as the Countdown Begins
With the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 notification expected in February 2026, for lakhs of aspirants across the country, this period marks a shift from casual studying to focused, goal-oriented preparation. The release of the notification is not just a formal announcement – it is a reminder that the Prelims examination is approaching faster than […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 January 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the economic relevance of the MAHSR corridor: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Q2. With reference to the Galaxy Frog (Melanobatrachus indicus), consider the following statements: […]
Current Affairs 03 January 2026

Content Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project — Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough Why in News ? Relevance Basics — About the MAHSR (Bullet Train) Project Key Tunnel Facts Project Significance Construction & Engineering Highlights Galaxy Frogs in the Western Ghats Why in News ? Relevance Basics — About the Galaxy Frog Key Findings of the Study Drivers of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2026

Content Energy Transition Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Basics — What the Editorial Emphasises ? Key Data & Facts Structural Problems Highlighted Policy Issues Explained Reforms Recommended Opportunities Identified Risks & Challenges Takeaway — Core Thesis Casual Racism in India Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question What is “Casual […]