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) […]
Why Deepfakes Will Get Harder to Spot ?
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS III – Internal Security Key Data & Facts Scale of the Problem Technological Capability Why Detection Is Becoming Harder ? 1. Model-Level Improvements 2. Shift to Real-Time Synthesis 3. Convergence of AI Systems Governance & Democratic Impact Elections Institutions Cybersecurity & Internal Security New Threat Vectors Detection […]
Spy Satellites: Next Frontier for India’s Spacetech Startups
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS III – Internal Security Key Data & Facts India’s Space Economy Private Space Revenue Global Context Why Spy Satellites Are Attractive to Startups ? 1. Assured Demand (Defence Contracts) 2. Faster Revenue Realisation Key shift: from “data-selling” to “service contracts” 3. Technological Readiness Key Indian Startups (Startups increasingly integrating defence […]
Tiger Global Tax Case & Treaty Abuse
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Polity & Governance Case Snapshot Legal Principles Clarified Constitutional & Jurisprudential Angle Economic & Investment Implications Positive Concerns Who Is Affected ? Global Context Way Forward
NASA’s First Medical Evacuation from ISS
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology Key Facts Technological & Operational Analysis 1. Human Spaceflight Risk Management Signals transition from experimental to operational reliability in long-duration missions. 2. Role of SpaceX (PPP Model) 3. ISS as a Living Laboratory Governance & Institutional Dimension Inter-Agency Coordination Example of whole-of-system crisis response. Ethical & Legal Dimensions Medical Privacy in […]
Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional Overreach 2. Property Rights Jurisprudence (Recent Trend) 3. Human Rights Inflation Problem […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the jurisdiction of Human Rights Commissions (HRCs) in India, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. All ThreeD. None Answer: A. Only OneExplanation: Q2. With reference to the recent medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS), consider the following […]
Current Affairs 16 January 2026
Content Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 January 2026
Content Fake News, Social Media & Democracy Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Core Argument of the Editorial Conceptual Understanding What is Fake News ? Governance & Institutional Overview Impact on Democratic Processes Impact on Legislature & Public Trust Technology Dimension Role of Algorithms Regulation of content alone is insufficient; algorithmic accountability is central. […]
PIB Summaries 16 January 2026
Content NITI Aayog Report: “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes” Why in News ? Relevance Context & Problem Diagnosis Strategic Framework for Convergence 1. Information Convergence 2. Process Convergence Key Recommendations A. Centralized Digital Portal for MSMEs B. Convergence of Cluster Development Schemes C. Convergence of Skill Development Programmes D. Marketing Assistance […]