Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s Legal Objections Locus Standi Argument Article 131 Argument Reliance on Precedent Kerala […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 January 2026
Q1. The Enforcement Directorate primarily functions under which Ministry of the Government of India? A. Ministry of Home AffairsB. Ministry of Law and JusticeC. Ministry of FinanceD. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Correct Answer: C Detailed Explanation: Q2. Which of the following powers are common to both the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 […]
Current Affairs 29 January 2026
Content Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 January 2026
Content India’s Tourism Paradox — Potential Without Performance Context Relevance Practice Question Background — Why Tourism Matters ? The Three ‘I’s Holding India Back – 1.Image Deficit Perception vs Reality Need for Segmented Branding Infrastructure Gap First and Last Impressions Matter Cost Competitiveness Paradox India Itself’ — Experience Management Challenge Scale and Service Culture Immigration […]
PIB Summaries 29 January 2026
Content Launch of Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Why in News? Relevance What is Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0? Administrative & Governance Framework Coverage and Scale Key Performance Indicators for Aspirational Blocks (6 Indicators) Supplementary Nutrition under ICDS Measurement Efficiency at Anganwadi Centres Functional Toilets in Anganwadi Centres Drinking Water Availability in Anganwadis Girls’ Toilets in Schools Bovine Vaccination […]
Static Quiz 29 January 2026 (Polity)
Q1. With reference to the No-Confidence Motion, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. Only ThreeD. None Correct Answer: B Explanation: Q2. Which parliamentary device is used to criticise government policy without seeking its removal? A. No-Confidence MotionB. Adjournment MotionC. Censure MotionD. Privilege Motion […]
Republic Day 2026 & the Bactrian Camel
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 1 (Indian Culture & History) GS Paper 1 (Geography – Physical & Human) India–Ladakh–Silk Road Connection Ladakh as a Civilisational Crossroads Evolution and Classification of Camels Camelid Evolution Domestication and Geographic Origins Distribution of Bactrian Camels Eurasian Spread ‘Ships of the Silk Road’ Adaptation to Extreme Environments […]
India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy) GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Strategic Importance of FTA for Manufacturing Global Value Chain (GVC) Integration Market Access and Tariff Liberalisation Zero-Duty Access to EU Market Sector-Specific Manufacturing Gains Textiles and Apparel Automobiles and Engineering Technology, Services, and Manufacturing Linkages Technology Transfer and Services […]
Supreme Court on Acid Attacks: Asset Seizure, Victim Compensation, and Deterrence
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) GS Paper 1 (Indian Society) Constitutional and Legal Context Acid Attacks in Indian Criminal Law Victim Compensation Jurisprudence Supreme Court’s Key Observations Asset Seizure as Deterrence Beyond Conventional Sentencing Governance and Administrative Dimensions Role of States and Police Legal Aid and Access to […]
Syria’s Kurdish Regions: Autonomy, Conflict, and Geopolitics
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 1 (World Geography & Society) Location and Strategic Importance Kurdish Regions of Syria (Rojava) Who Are Syria’s Kurds? Demography and Political Aspirations