Current Affairs Quiz 03 February 2026

Q1. With reference to the Finance Commission in India, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? A. Only oneB. Only twoC. All threeD. None Correct Answer: (C) All three Explanation: Q2. Assertion–Reason Type Assertion (A): The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 was enacted to recognise pre-existing rights of forest-dwelling […]

Current Affairs 03 February 2026

Content 16th Finance Commission & Urban Grants Fiscal Federal Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Background — Finance Commission & Urbanisation Role of Finance Commission Urbanisation Context Key Recommendations — 16th FC Quantum of Allocation Share in Local Body Grants Urbanisation Premium Grant Grant Design & Structure Basic vs […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 February 2026

Content Wetlands as a national public good Why in News — World Wetlands Day 2026 ? Global & Indian Context Relevance GS I — Geography & Society GS III — Environment & Disaster Management Practice Question Basics — Understanding Wetlands Definition & Types Ecological Functions Traditional Knowledge & Community Linkages Indigenous Systems Cultural–Economic Value Policy […]

PIB Summaries 03 February 2026

Content Transforming India into a Global Biopharma Hub Why in News? — Budget 2026–27 Biopharma Push Relevance GS III — Economy GS III — Science & Technology Basics — Understanding Biopharma What is Biopharma? Global Context Constitutional / Legal Dimensions Governance / Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social / Ethical Dimensions Science–Tech / Innovation Dimensions Data […]

Static Quiz 03 February 2026 (Economy)

Q1. With reference to recent economic trends in India (2025-26), 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: B Explanation: Q2. Which of the following best describes ‘Green Hydrogen’ in India’s policy framework? A. Hydrogen produced from […]

Rakhigarhi & Harappan Heritage

Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 – History & Culture GS-2 – Governance / Culture Rakhigarhi – Basics Location & Identity Chronology Archaeological Significance Key Budget & Policy Announcement Heritage Development Push Part of Wider Revamp Historical & Cultural Importance Civilisational Value Knowledge Contributions Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic Dimension Social […]

Livestock & Fisheries Push

Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Agriculture / Economy GS-2 – Governance / Welfare Sector Basics Livestock Sector Fisheries Sector Budget Announcements – Key Features Fisheries Push Value-Chain Development Entrepreneurship & Start-ups Animal Husbandry Allocation Credit-Linked Support Rationale Behind the Push Income Diversification Nutrition Security Export Potential Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative […]

Waste-to-Energy (WtE)

Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Environment / Ecology GS-2 – Governance (Local Bodies) Waste-to-Energy – Basics Definition Major Technologies Policy & Regulatory Framework Solid Waste Management Rules Institutional Ecosystem Rationale for WtE Push Urbanisation & Waste Surge Land Scarcity Climate Link Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic Dimension Environmental Dimension […]

Cheaper Cancer Drugs & Caregiver Training

Why in News ? Relevance GS-2 – Social Justice / Health GS-3 – Economy (Health Sector) Context & Basics Cancer & Rare Diseases in India Caregiver Role Budget Announcements – Key Features Cheaper Cancer Drugs Rare Diseases Support Caregiver Training Health Expenditure Snapshot Rationale Behind the Measures Affordability & Access Demographic & Epidemiological Transition Health […]

High-Speed Rail Corridors

Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Infrastructure / Economy High-Speed Rail – Basics Concept Global Context Budget Announcement – Key Features Identified Corridors Financial Scale Travel Time Reduction Railway Capex Push Rationale Behind HSR Push Economic Multiplier Urbanisation & Mobility Energy & Climate Logic Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic Dimension […]