Current Affairs 23 January 2026
Content 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 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 January 2026
Content Himalayan Infrastructure, Climate Extremes and Governance Failure Why in News? Climate Disasters and Contested Infrastructure Decisions Relevance Practice Question Scale and Pattern of the Himalayan Crisis Intensification of Climate Extremes Scientific Evidence of Accelerated Warming Infrastructure Expansion in a High-Risk Zone Forest Diversion and Tree Felling Flawed Engineering Standards Geological and Glaciological Risk Profile […]
Static Quiz 23 January 2026 (Geography)
Q1. With reference to the Himalayan mountain system, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: AExplanation:Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by plate collision. Statement […]
PIB Summaries 23 January 2026
Content Strengthening Groundwater Management for India’s Water Future Why in News? Context and Significance of Groundwater in India Strategic Importance Rising Stress on Resources Relevance Understanding Groundwater and Aquifer Systems Conceptual Foundations Role in Ecosystem Stability Necessity for Effective Groundwater Management Over-Extraction and Declining Water Tables Groundwater Quality Degradation Developmental and Climate Imperatives Governance Framework […]
Urban Traffic Congestion in Indian Cities – Bengaluru & Pune in Global Rankings
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Urban Traffic Congestion Key Findings (2025 Index Highlights) Governance & Administrative Dimensions Data & Evidence Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Japan Restarts Nuclear Power Plant Post-Fukushima
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Nuclear Power in Japan – Core Context Rationale Behind Restart Energy Security Dimension Climate & Emissions Dimension Safety, Environmental & Disaster Dimensions Governance & Regulatory Dimensions Economic Dimensions Data & Evidence Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Governance Gaps Ethical Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Governor’s Address to the State Legislature
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Governor’s Address – Constitutional Concept Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Relevant Constitutional Provisions Supreme Court Interpretation Governance & Federal Dimensions Democratic & Ethical Dimensions Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Institutional Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Accelerating Subsidence of India’s River Deltas
Contextual Background Global lack of high-resolution subsidence data for river deltas despite supporting ~340 million people worldwide Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Delta Subsidence Scientific & Technical Basis of the Study Key Findings – Indian River Deltas Deltas Identified Magnitude & Pattern of Subsidence Environmental & Climate Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical […]
Citizen-Centric Healthcare Delivery & Use of Technology
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Citizen-Centric Healthcare Historical Evolution of Health Policy in India Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions Technology Dimensions Data & Evidence Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural / Institutional Issues Implementation & Design Issues Expert / Committee Criticism […]
Prior Sanction for Corruption Charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Why in News ? Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Prior Sanction Legal Background – Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 17A – What Does It Mandate? Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Arguments Supporting Section 17A Arguments Against Section 17A Supreme Court Jurisprudence Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions […]