Why Buddhism Went Global and Jainism Did Not ?
Context Relevance Indian Thought: Two Broad Traditions Both Buddhism and Jainism belong to the Śramaṇa stream Buddhism (Middle Path) Jainism (Ascetic Rigour) Doctrinal rigidity vs flexibility is central to divergent spread Role of Royal Patronage Buddhism Jainism Empire-backed Buddhism vs regionally-supported Jainism Approach Buddhism Jainism Outreach vs inward preservation Social Accessibility Buddhism Jainism Historical Turning Point […]
India’s Assertion Pakistan’s Cession — How China Took Shaksgam Valley
Core Issue Relevance Location & Geography Historical Background India’s Official Position China’s Position Pakistan’s Role Strategic & Security Dimension CPEC Angle International Law Perspective Political & Diplomatic Dimension Implications for India Challenges Way Forward
Passive Euthanasia, Right to Life & Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Core Issue Relevance What is Euthanasia? Article 21 – Right to Life Key question: Does dignity extend to the end of life?SC answer: Yes, in limited circumstances. Supreme Court Jurisprudence 1. Aruna Shanbaug Case 2. Common Cause v. Union of India Legal Framework for Passive Euthanasia Who can decide? Safeguards: Medical Boards – Role Explained Ethical Dimension Competing Ethical […]
Urbanisation of Small Towns — India’s Silent Urban Transition
Why in News ? Relevance Core Argument Nature of India’s Urban Transition Social Composition Urbanisation of rural poverty, not inclusive urban growth. Municipal Weakness Policy Bias Decentralisation without devolution. Economic Dimension Capital relocates, but labour precarity persists. Infrastructure Stress Environmental Dimension Social Justice Angle Who Loses? Structural Injustice Unequal urban citizenship in small towns. Ethical & […]
Source Code Disclosure Debate — Cybersecurity vs Digital Rights
Why in News ? Relevance What is Source Code? Why Source Code Disclosure Is Risky ? Paradox: A measure meant to enhance security may weaken systemic cyber resilience. Internal Security Dimension Source code exposure magnifies internal security vulnerabilities. Governance & Regulatory Dimension Existing Regulatory Framework Institutional Overlap Polity & Constitutional Dimension Article 21 – Right to Privacy Blanket […]
End of 10-Minute Delivery — Gig Workers’ Safety vs Platform Capitalism
Why in News ? Relevance Vulnerable Workforce Category 10-minute delivery intensified precarity and risk, deepening social injustice. Changing Nature of Work Social Impact Constitutional Ethos 10-minute delivery model arguably conflicted with constitutional morality. Governance & State Intervention Gig Economy Regulation: Static Linkage Existing Framework Ethical Dimension Government action reflects ethics of care and dignity of labour. Economic […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 January 2026
Q1. Why is source code generally kept confidential by technology companies? Select the correct answer using the code below:A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Explanation:Source code secrecy primarily protects intellectual property and cybersecurity by preventing attackers from identifying vulnerabilities. Compliance with international trade law […]
Current Affairs 14 January 2026
Content End of 10-Minute Delivery — Gig Workers’ Safety vs Platform Capitalism Why in News ? Relevance Vulnerable Workforce Category 10-minute delivery intensified precarity and risk, deepening social injustice. Changing Nature of Work Social Impact Constitutional Ethos 10-minute delivery model arguably conflicted with constitutional morality. Governance & State Intervention Gig Economy Regulation: Static Linkage Existing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 January 2026
Content Environmental Costs of Artificial Intelligence Core Issue Relevance GS III (Science & Technology, Environment, Economy) Practice Question Key Evidence & Data Environmental Dimension Science & Technology Dimension Governance & Regulatory Dimension Constitutional & Legal Dimension Economic Dimension Ethical Dimension India-Specific Policy Options Challenges Prelims Pointers Bottom Line Language of harmony Core Issue Relevance GS […]
PIB Summaries 14 January 2026
Content PRAGATI: A Decade of Cooperative, Outcome-Driven Governance Core Identity Relevance GS II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) Why PRAGATI Was Needed ? Design & Operating Architecture Scale & Outcomes Constitutional & Federal Dimension Economic Dimension Social Sector & Citizen-Centric Governance Environmental & Sustainability Dimension Security & Strategic Dimension Illustrative High-Impact Unlocks (Value-Addition Examples) Global Recognition Challenges […]