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The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TOI Subject: Mapping Context: For the first time, West Bengal’s State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG) is deploying drones to map pollution sources along a 120 km stretch of the Hooghly River. About Hooghly River: What it is? The Hooghly River (also spelled Hugli) is a major distributary of the Ganga River system in …
Source: DD News Subject: History Context: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in the freedom struggle and her lifelong dedication to social service. About Parbati Giri: Who she was? Parbati Giri (1926–1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Odisha, widely known as …
Source: News on Air Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on export credit under Niryat Protsahan, bringing exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). About Export Promotion Mission (EPM): What it is? The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a mission-mode, unified national framework …
Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 to introduce a new global benchmark for evaluating countries on ethical governance and responsibility, with India ranked 16th globally. About India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI): What it is? The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global composite index designed to …
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Source: TOI Subject: Environment Context: The Union Government has notified the second round of legally binding emission reduction targets for carbon-intensive industries under the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025. About Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025: What it is? The GEI Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025 are statutory rules …
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Source: DH Subject: Species in News Context: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) have launched a new conservation project to protect the endangered Indian Skimmer and its breeding habitats across the Ganga Basin. About Indian Skimmer: What it is? The Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is a riverine …
Source: TOI Subject: Environment Context: The Union Government has notified detailed rules for the utilisation and administration of the Environmental (Protection) Fund, operationalising provisions introduced under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023. About Environmental Protection Fund: What it is? The Environmental (Protection) Fund is a statutory fund of the Government of India created to utilise penalties …
Source: TN Subject: International Relations Context: India has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Gaza Peace Board”, a new international body intended to oversee ceasefire implementation, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza. About Gaza Peace Board: What it is? The Gaza Peace Board (also referred to as the Board of Peace) is …
Context: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032 and jointly condemned terrorism in all its forms, following high-level talks. About India–UAE Pledge to Double Trade to $200 Billion: What it is? A comprehensive strategic understanding between India and the UAE to deepen cooperation …
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Source: IE Subject: Governance Context: In January 2026, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Indian law enforcement has reached a critical milestone with the Delhi Police’s announcement of the Safe City Project and Maharashtra’s statewide rollout of MahaCrime OS AI. About The perils of integrating AI in police operations: Current AI Integration in India …
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Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 has sparked nationwide concern due to widespread voter distress, manual procedural delays, and the summoning of eminent citizens to prove residency despite the availability of advanced digital infrastructure. It highlights a critical mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capabilities (ECINet) and the …
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UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 20 January 2026 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more. We …
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Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions on a daily basis. Regular Practice would help one overcome the fear of CSAT too.We are naming this initiative as Insta– DART – Daily …
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Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials …
The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely Click on EACH question to …
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Q7. Distinguish between ethical intention and ethical outcome. Examine their relevance in evaluating moral responsibility. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Foundational ethical dilemma of how moral responsibility is judged when intentions and consequences diverge, a recurring issue in public administration, policy decisions and everyday governance. Key demand of the question …
