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 […]
Static Quiz 09 January 2026 (History)
Q1.Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Options:A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1 and 4 only Correct Answer: C Explanation: Q2.Which of the following treaties correctly marks the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War? A. Treaty of SalbaiB. Treaty of YandaboC. Treaty of GandamakD. […]
Contaminated Water Crisis in Indore & Bhopal
Why in News? Relevance Key Audit Findings (CAG) Massive “Non-Revenue Water” Losses Gap Between Water Drawn and Water Supplied Per Capita Water Supply Below Norms Large Number of Unconnected Households Public Health Dimension Judicial Intervention Governance & Policy Significance
Turkman Gate
Why in News? Relevance Historical Background Urban Context (Pre-Emergency) Turkman Gate During the Emergency (1975–77) Symbolic Significance
Why Silver Prices Surged ~160% in 2025
Scale and Significance of the Surge Relevance Dual Nature of Silver: Investment + Industrial Metal Industrial Demand Boom Supply-Side Constraints Global Supply Mismatches Financialisation & Investment Demand US–China & Geopolitical Factors Comparison with Gold
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve (JNR) & Alternative Wildlife Tourism
Why in News? Relevance What is Jabarkhet Nature Reserve? Ecological Significance Alternative Model of Wildlife Tourism Dominant Models in India JNR’s “Third Model” Wider Environmental Context Policy & Governance Insights Takeaway