ISRO Opens Solar Mission Data to Indian Scientists
Why is it in news? Relevance Facts & Data — Mission Status and Scientific Output What ISRO’s AO Call Involves ? Why this matters ?
Current Affairs Quiz 07 January 2026
Q1. With reference to the Aditya-L1 mission, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 2D. None Correct Answer: C Explanation:Both statements are correct. Aditya-L1 is positioned in a halo orbit around L1 (~1.5 million km from Earth), enabling uninterrupted, eclipse-free solar observations. Q2. […]
Current Affairs 07 January 2026
Content Aditya-L1 AO Data Call — ISRO Opens Solar Mission Data to Indian Scientists Why is it in news? Relevance Facts & Data — Mission Status and Scientific Output What ISRO’s AO Call Involves ? Why this matters ? Indigenous Biomaterials — A Pathway to Cut Fossil-Based Imports and Build a Bio-Economy Why is it […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2026
Content Dangerous paradigm Context Relevance GS-2 International Relations GS-3 Security & Diplomacy Practice Question Operation Details and Aftermath Global Reaction U.S. Government Position Why this matters? 1. Erosion of International Norms 2. Geopolitical Ramifications 3. Rule of Law and Precedent 4. Regional Security and Conflict Risk Conclusion The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ […]
PIB Summaries 07 January 2026
Content Study of stellar Twins reveal secrets of evolution and future of stars Why is it in news? Relevance Basics — What are W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) Stars? Key Findings Scientific Significance Conclusion Mission 100% Electrification: Powering the Future of Indian Railways Why is it in news? Relevance Basics — What is Railway […]
Static Quiz 07 January 2026 (Modern History)
Q1. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 2 and 3 only Correct Answer: A Explanation : Q2. With reference to the Aitchison Commission, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 2, 3 […]
Important Places in News
Relevance GS-1 | Geography (Location-based) GS-2 | International Relations / Global Politics Colombia — Why in News? Trump threatened action over failure to curb drug trafficking; Colombia remains a major global cocaine producer. Bilateral strain under President Gustavo Petro. Neighbouring Countries Geographic Notes Data Angle Mexico — Why in News? Trump warned of action over fentanyl-trafficking networks impacting the U.S.; […]
Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano — first 3D interior imaging
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-1 | Geography / Geomorphology GS-3 | Disaster Management The Basics — Understanding Popocatépetl Popocatépetl is considered a high-risk stratovolcano due to population exposure + persistent activity. What Did the Scientists Achieve? Implication: Eruptions may not behave uniformly — risk patterns vary spatially. How Was the 3D Image Created? Seismic Imaging + AI […]
Police in States step up social media monitoring
Why is it in News? Data Source: Data on Police Organisations (DoPO), Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D). Relevance GS-2 | Governance, Policing & Rights GS-3 | Internal Security & Cybersecurity The Basics — What Are Social-Media Monitoring Cells? State-wise Expansion — Key Facts & Numbers States with highest number of monitoring cells (2024): Significant […]
What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space
Why is it in News? Remote-sensing has moved from mapping what we can see → to detecting what lies underground and underwater using physics-based signatures. Relevance GS-1 | Geography (Physical & Resource Geography) GS-3 | Environment, Disaster Management & S&T The Basics — What is Remote-Sensing? Spectral Signatures Vegetation Monitoring — NDVI & Biomass Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) […]