Current Affairs Quiz 17 January 2026

Q1. With reference to the Startup India initiative, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: AExplanation: Q2. Which of the following correctly distinguishes the Nobel Peace Prize from other Nobel Prizes? A. It […]

Current Affairs 17 January 2026

Content Startup India @10 — Highest Annual Spike in Start-up  Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Governance GS III – Economy Startup India: Core Basics Key Data & Evidence Economic Dimension Governance & Administrative Dimension Social Dimension Technology & Innovation Dimension Challenges Way Forward  Prelims Pointers Expert Panel Sets Norms for Religious Structures […]

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Static Quiz 17 January 2026 (Polity)

Q1.Consider the following statements with reference to the State Legislatures: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) All three Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Q2.Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 January 2026

Content Multilateralism à la carte, the Washington way Central Argument Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy / Climate / Trade Practice Question What is “Multilateralism à la carte”? Evidence Cited in the Editorial Withdrawal / Bypassing of Institutions Trade & WTO Climate Change Regime Security & Strategic Coalitions Washington’s Strategic Logic […]

PIB Summaries 17 January 2026

Content Sukhatme National Award in Statistics – 2026 Why in News ? Relevance GS I (Indian Society / History of Science / Awards) About the Award Eligibility Criteria Nomination Process Significance for India About Sukhatme (Static Linkage) Prelims Pointers Lokpal of India – Foundation Day  Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) […]