AI-Based Citizen Participation in Budgeting

Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Democracy) GS III (Technology & E-Governance) What is the Initiative? Institutional Framework Key Features Why It Matters? Governance Significance Challenges & Concerns Way Forward

Monument Conservation Opens to Private Sector 

Why in News? Relevance GS I (Indian Culture & Heritage) GS II (Governance) What is the New Conservation Framework? How Will the System Work? Rationale Behind the Move Key Institutional Changes Illustrative Case Concerns & Criticisms Safeguards Built into the Model Global Parallels

Folic Acid Awareness & Prevention of Spina Bifida

Why in News? Relevance GS II (Social Justice & Health) GS III (Human Resource Development) What is Spina Bifida? Magnitude of the Problem in India Clinical & Social Impact Why Folic Acid is Critical ? India’s Policy & Awareness Gap Global Best Practices Emerging Research & Indian Context Expert & Institutional Advocacy Way Forward

Madhav Gadgil’s Enduring Legacy in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve

Why in News? Relevance GS I (Geography & Environment) GS III (Environment & Ecology) Who Was Madhav Gadgil? Contribution to the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (NBR) 1. Conceptualising India’s First Biosphere Reserve 2. Landscape-Level Conservation Approach 3. People-Centric Conservation Philosophy Institutional & Academic Legacy 1. Building Ecological Institutions 2. Western Ghats Network Programme Policy Impact Beyond […]

ISRO and the next big challenge

Why in News? Relevance GS III (Science & Technology) ISRO’s Recent Performance: What Has Changed? 1. Launch Reliability 2. Capability Leap 3. International Credibility Implication Core Challenges Ahead 1. Execution Capacity & Mission Bottlenecks Parallel Mission Load Symptoms of Strain Structural Issue Systemic Risk What is Needed ? 2. Governance Gap in a Liberalised Space […]

10–20 Minute Delivery Model & Gig Workers 

Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS III (Economy, Technology & Employment) What is the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model? Key Concerns with the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model 1. Worker Safety & Human Cost 2. Algorithmic Control & Precarity 3. Unequal Risk Allocation Economic Context: Why Platforms Defend the Model ? Are […]

Current Affairs Quiz 09 January 2026

Q1. With reference to the legal status of ISRO, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Q1. (A)Explanation: Q2. With reference to Madhav Gadgil, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?A. […]

Current Affairs 09 January 2026

Content 10–20 Minute Delivery Model & Gig Workers  Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS III (Economy, Technology & Employment) What is the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model? Key Concerns with the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model 1. Worker Safety & Human Cost 2. Algorithmic Control & Precarity 3. Unequal Risk Allocation Economic […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2026

Content Central Tax Devolution & GSDP Debate Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Background: India’s Fiscal Transfer Architecture Core Issues in the Current System Tax Contribution vs Tax Collection: The Controversy Why GSDP is a Better Proxy ? Devolution Outcomes (2020–25): Key Data Insights Correlation Analysis  State-wise Anomalies Explained Winners & Losers under GSDP-based […]

PIB Summaries 09 January 2026

Content 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet  Why in News ? Relevance Participating Major Ports Institutional & Administrative Significance Notable Observations Conclusion PANKHUDI – an Integrated Digital Portal to Strengthen Partnerships for Women and Child Development Why in News ? Relevance What is PANKHUDI ? Key Features of the Portal Thematic Focus Areas Alignment […]