With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Increasing the sanctioned strength of judges is necessary but not sufficient to address judicial pendency in India. Examine in the context of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026.” (15 Marks, 250 Words) Static Background Evolution of Supreme Court Strength What the Ordinance Does Constitutional and Legal […]
Captagon Seizure by NCB: Operation RAGEPILL
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Synthetic drug trafficking poses serious challenges to public health, internal security, and international cooperation. Discuss in the context of India’s anti-narcotics framework.” (15 Marks, 250 Words) Static Background What is Captagon? Why is Captagon Significant? Constitutional and Legal Framework Constitutional Provisions Key Laws Institutional Framework Narcotics Control Bureau […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 May 2026
Q1. With reference to Operation RAGEPILL, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct? A) Only oneB) Only twoC) All threeD) None Q1. (C) Explanation: Q2. With reference to the composition of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given […]
Current Affairs 18 May 2026
Content Captagon Seizure by NCB: Operation RAGEPILL Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Synthetic drug trafficking poses serious challenges to public health, internal security, and international cooperation. Discuss in the context of India’s anti-narcotics framework.” (15 Marks, 250 Words) Static Background What is Captagon? Why is Captagon Significant? Constitutional and Legal Framework Constitutional Provisions […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 May 2026
Content One-horse races are no triumph for democracy Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Democratic legitimacy depends not only on periodic elections but also on meaningful political competition and public trust in institutions.” Discuss in the Indian context. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Static Background Meaning of Electoral Competition Robert Dahl’s Concept of Polyarchy Constitutional and […]
PIB Summaries 18 May 2026
Content Jaggery (Gur): India’s Traditional Superfood Sweetener and Rural Value Chain Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Jaggery production in India illustrates how traditional agro-processing can simultaneously promote nutrition security, rural livelihoods, and export competitiveness.” Discuss. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Static Background What is Jaggery? Historical Evolution Production Geography and Economic Scale Production Base Livelihood […]
Static Quiz 18 May 2026 (Ancient History)
Q1. Match the Following List I (Event) List II (Place) 1. Birth A. Bodh Gaya 2. Enlightenment B. Kushinagar 3. First Sermon C. Lumbini 4. Mahaparinirvana D. Sarnath Select the correct answer using the code below: A) 1–C, 2–A, 3–D, 4–BB) 1–A, 2–C, 3–D, 4–BC) 1–C, 2–D, 3–A, 4–BD) 1–D, 2–A, 3–C, 4–B Q1. (A) […]
The Hindu UPSC News Analysis For 18 May 2026
The Hindu – UPSC News Analysis | May 18, 2026 | Legacy IAS UPSC Mains & Prelims · Daily Analysis The HinduUPSC News Analysis Structured insights for Civil Services aspirants — GS I · II · III · IV · Essay 📰 Monday, May 18, 2026 — Bengaluru City Edition 📌 8 Articles Analysed 🎯 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 May 2026
Q1. Which of the following are included in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments? Select the correct answer: A) 1, 2 and 3 onlyB) 1 and 4 onlyC) 2 and 3 onlyD) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q1. (A) Explanation: Q2. The Ganges Soft-shell Turtle belongs to which family? A) GeoemydidaeB) TestudinidaeC) TrionychidaeD) […]
Current Affairs 16 May 2026
Content India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Static Background Demographic Dividend Labour Force Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) Worker Population Ratio (WPR) Unemployment Rate (UR) NEET Formal Employment Occupational Segregation Key Findings of PLFS 2025 Headline Labour Market Indicators Employment Scale Youth […]