World Malaria Report 2025
Why in News? Release of World Malaria Report 2025 Relevance Global Malaria Status — Mixed Signals Positive Trends in Asia-Pacific Countries Showing Major Gains Drug Resistance — The Emerging Global Threat Artemisinin Resistance Greater Mekong Subregion Success Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) Regional Political Platform Uneven Progress Warning Financing Crisis in Malaria Control Global […]
Trump’s Greenland Push Arctic Geopolitics and the Future of NATO
Why in News? Renewed U.S. Assertiveness in the Arctic Relevance Greenland Proposal and NATO’s Core Contradiction Challenge to NATO’s Foundational Principle Unilateralism vs Alliance Commitments Strategic Drivers Behind U.S. Interest in Greenland Security and Strategic Geography Shipping Routes and Arctic Sea Lanes Resource Competition Arctic Governance and Existing Institutional Order Established Arctic Frameworks Limited U.S. […]
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 Universal Representation Lack of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 January 2026
Q1. The recently announced “Board of Peace” was inaugurated at which of the following forums? A. United Nations General Assembly, New YorkB. World Economic Forum, DavosC. Munich Security ConferenceD. G20 Leaders’ Summit Correct Answer: BExplanation: The “Board of Peace” was inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos (2026). Q2. […]
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