Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2026
Content Hierarchy of roles Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question The Basics — UAPA & Bail Framework Data point Case Background What the Supreme Court Did — “Hierarchy of Participation” Critique flagged by commentators Court’s Interpretation of “Terrorist Act” (Section 15) Risk flagged Prolonged Incarceration vs Bail — Court’s Position Civil-liberty […]
PIB Summaries 06 January 2026
Content Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap Why is it in News? Relevance GS-3 | Internal Security & Disaster Management What is a Pollution Control Vessel (PCV)? Mission Capabilities Strategic Significance Indigenisation & Defence Industrial Ecosystem Gender Inclusion Milestone Broader Context: Global Maritime Uncertainty Conclusion ICGS Samudra Pratap marks a major leap in indigenous maritime […]
Static Quiz 06 January 2026 (Art & Culture)
Q1. With reference to prehistoric rock art sites in India, consider the following locations: At how many of the above sites have traces of prehistoric rock paintings been discovered?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (b) Only two Explanation Therefore, prehistoric paintings are found at two of the sites. Q2. Which one […]
Saudi-backed forces regain control of Hadramout province
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations & West Asia Geopolitics GS-I | World Geography / Places in News Places in News Hadramout (Hadhramaut) Province Mukalla
Nanobots in targeted cancer treatment
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Science & Technology, Biotechnology & Robotics GS-II | Health & Innovation Policy What are Medical Nanobots? How These Nanobots Work? Why They Matter ? Challenges & Risks
Somnath Swabhiman Parva
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Indian Culture, Heritage & Architecture GS-I / GS-II | Nation-building & Post-Independence Consolidation Basics — About the Somnath Temple Historical Timeline — Destruction & Reconstruction Civilisational Themes
The Wolf Supermoon
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Geography — Earth–Moon System & Natural Phenomena Basics — What is a “Wolf Moon”? What is a “Supermoon”? Observable Effects (Term “supermoon” is popular rather than official; astronomers call it a Perigee-Syzygy full moon.) Wolf Supermoon — What People Actually See ? Scientific Concepts Linked Comparative Terms Why These Names Matter […]
Ghost SIM Cards
Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Internal Security, Cybersecurity & Terror Networks What is a Ghost SIM Card? Purpose: anonymity, evasion of lawful interception, cross-border covert communication. How Ghost SIMs Work ? — Operational Mechanisms Why Ghost SIMs Are a Security Risk ? Way Forward
Delhi govt. to declare rabies a notifiable disease to prevent deaths
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | Welfare, Health Systems, Governance & Public Policy GS-III | Public Health, Disaster & Social Sector Basics — What is a “Notifiable Disease”? (Comparable examples: TB, measles, dengue — notified under various state/national frameworks.) Rabies — Public Health Basics What the Delhi Notification Will Do ? India — […]
Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela