The Issues Surrounding Governors’ Address
Context and Significance Relevance Constitutional Framework Article 175: Governor’s Address Article 176: Mandatory Annual Address Established Constitutional Practice Role of the Governor in the Address Supreme Court Clarifications Nature of the Current Controversy Deviations from Convention Federal and Political Dimensions Governance and Legislative Implications Impact on Legislative Accountability Institutional Friction Sarkaria and Punchhi Commission Recommendations […]
Expectations from a Gender Lens in Budget 2026–27
Context and Core Argument Relevance Data Snapshot: Women, Work, and Time Poverty Labour Force Participation and Unpaid Work Structural Causes of Women’s Time Poverty Care Burden and Mobility Constraints Gender Budgeting: Concept and Limits Gender Budget as an Enabling Tool Quality vs Quantity Problem Reimagining Schemes Through a Time-Use Lens Infrastructure that Saves Women’s Time […]
LR-AShM: India’s Hypersonic Glide Missile Capability
Context and Strategic Significance Relevance What is LR-AShM? Hypersonic Glide Missile System Technical Features and Performance Speed, Range, and Flight Profile Two-Stage Propulsion System Manoeuvrability and Survivability Difficult to Detect and Intercept Guidance and Targeting Precision Strike Capability Operational and Military Significance Maritime Deterrence and A2/AD Strategic Balance and Global Context DRDO’s Hypersonic Ecosystem Complementary […]
Karnataka Government to Set Up Gig Workers’ Welfare Board
Context and Significance Relevance International Solar Alliance (ISA): Core Facts Establishment and Institutional Profile Mandate and Functional Role of ISA What ISA Does (and Does Not Do) ? U.S. Exit: Financial vs Confidence Impact Limited Financial Impact Confidence and Signalling Effect Impact on India’s Solar Manufacturing and Projects Domestic Manufacturing Capacity Employment and Investment Potential […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 January 2026
Q1. Which national digital platform is suggested for integration to ensure portability of benefits for gig workers? A. National Career Service PortalB. One Nation One Ration CardC. e-Shram PortalD. PM-Shram Yogi Maandhan Portal Correct Answer: CExplanation: Integration with the e-Shram portal enables portability of social security benefits for unorganised and gig workers across States and […]
Current Affairs 27 January 2026
Content Karnataka Government to Set Up Gig Workers’ Welfare Board Context and Significance Relevance International Solar Alliance (ISA): Core Facts Establishment and Institutional Profile Mandate and Functional Role of ISA What ISA Does (and Does Not Do) ? U.S. Exit: Financial vs Confidence Impact Limited Financial Impact Confidence and Signalling Effect Impact on India’s Solar […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 January 2026
Content UN Convention against Cybercrime: Implications for India and Global Governance Context and Significance Relevance Practice Question Background: From Budapest to UN Framework Budapest Convention Legacy Russia-led UN Initiative Key Provisions and Concerns Broad Definition of Cybercrime Procedural and Substantive Gaps India’s Strategic Calculus Balancing Sovereignty and Global Norms Domestic Preparedness Deficit Polycentrism and Global […]
PIB Summaries 27 January 2026
Content: The Journey of India as a Republic Republic Day: Constitutional Culmination of Freedom Relevance Why 26 January Matters: Historical Continuity ? 26 January 1930 – Purna Swaraj Declaration Constitution-Making: From Aspiration to Institution Constituent Assembly (1946–1949) Adoption of the Constitution – 26 November 1949 Birth of the Republic 26 January 1950 – Constitution Comes […]
Static Quiz 27 January 2026 (Economy)
Q1. Which of the following components are included in Reserve Money (M0) in India? Select the correct answer using the code below:A. 1, 2 and 4 onlyB. 1, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer: BExplanation: M0 includes currency with the public, bankers’ deposits with RBI, and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 January 2026
Q1. Consider the following regions frequently associated with cyber slavery–linked scam centres: Which of the above are correctly associated? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. With reference to ‘Granth Kutir’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, consider the following […]