Current Affairs 24 January 2026

Content Cyber Slavery: Trafficking of Indian Youth into Forced Cybercrime Networks Background and Why is it in News? Relevance What is Cyber Slavery? Modus Operandi of Cyber Slavery Networks Recruitment and Deception Trafficking and Confinement Forced Cybercrime Operations Data and Scale of the Problem Why Southeast Asia Has Become a Cyber Slavery Hub ? Human […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 January 2026

Content Delimitation After Census 2027: Rewriting India’s Democratic & Federal Balance Context and Central Argument of the Editorial Relevance GS II – Constitution & Governance Practice Question Constitutional and Historical Background Constitutional Provisions Why Delimitation Was Frozen ? Why the Upcoming Delimitation is Unprecedented ? Scale and Scope Time Constraints Demographic Divergence and the Core […]

PIB Summaries 24 January 2026

Content Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN Background & Why in News ? Relevance Key Features & Functional Capabilities Security & Surveillance Emergency Response Passenger Services Operational Technology Governance & Administrative Significance Economic & Efficiency Dimension Social & Ethical Issues Internal Security & Technology Dimension Data & Evidence Challenges &Gaps  Way Forward Prelims Pointers […]

Static Quiz 24 January 2026 (Ancient History)

Q1. With reference to the Badami Chalukyas, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct?A.Only One B. Only Two C. Only Three D. None Correct Answer: AExplanation: Q2. Consider the following statements about the Chalukyas of Vengi: How many of the statements given above are correct?A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. […]

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology 

Why in News? Rising Highway Accidents and Tech-Based Solutions Relevance India’s Road Safety Context Scale of the Problem Visibility-Related Risks What is Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology? Core Concept Communication Range How V2V Technology Works Onboard Communication Units Data Exchanged Driver Alerts and Safety Outcomes Real-Time Warnings : Crash Prevention Mechanism Technology Stack Behind V2V Communication Protocols […]

Social Media Ban for Under-16 Users 

Why in News? Andhra Pradesh as First Mover Relevance Background and Rationale Rising Child Vulnerability on Digital Platforms International Precedents Andhra Pradesh Government’s Initiative Constitution of Ministers’ Panel Scope of the Study Legal and Constitutional Dimensions Age Threshold and Rights Framework Central–State Jurisdiction Issues Technology and Enforcement Challenges Age Verification Complexity Platform Compliance Issues Comparison […]

World Malaria Report 2025 

Why in News? Release of World Malaria Report 2025 Relevance Global Malaria Status — Mixed Signals Positive Trends in Asia-Pacific Countries Showing Major Gains Drug Resistance — The Emerging Global Threat Artemisinin Resistance Greater Mekong Subregion Success Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) Regional Political Platform Uneven Progress Warning Financing Crisis in Malaria Control Global […]

Trump’s Greenland Push Arctic Geopolitics and the Future of NATO

Why in News? Renewed U.S. Assertiveness in the Arctic Relevance Greenland Proposal and NATO’s Core Contradiction Challenge to NATO’s Foundational Principle Unilateralism vs Alliance Commitments Strategic Drivers Behind U.S. Interest in Greenland Security and Strategic Geography Shipping Routes and Arctic Sea Lanes Resource Competition Arctic Governance and Existing Institutional Order Established Arctic Frameworks Limited U.S. […]

Board of Peace

Why in News? Launch of a New Peace Architecture Relevance Key Features of the Board of Peace Composition and Participation Countries Participating and Absent Immediate Geopolitical Context Israel–Gaza Ceasefire Management Rafah Border Development Strategic Intent Behind the Initiative Parallel Multilateralism Erosion of UN-Centric Conflict Resolution Structural and Legitimacy Concerns Absence of Universal Representation Lack of […]

Current Affairs Quiz 23 January 2026

Q1. The recently announced “Board of Peace” was inaugurated at which of the following forums? A. United Nations General Assembly, New YorkB. World Economic Forum, DavosC. Munich Security ConferenceD. G20 Leaders’ Summit Correct Answer: BExplanation: The “Board of Peace” was inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos (2026). Q2. […]