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Source: DTE Subject: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Context: Jharkhand notified PESA Rules in January 2026, 25 years after becoming a state, extending tribal self-governance to its Fifth Schedule areas. About PESA Act implemented in Jharkhand after 25 years: What is PESA? The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) extends …
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Source: TH Subject: Education / Vulnerable Sections Context: India’s early childhood investment debate has gained urgency after policy experts and economists highlighted that foundational learning gaps are limiting India’s demographic dividend, even as the country targets a $30-trillion economy by 2047. About Early investment in children: What it is? Early investment in children refers to …
Source: TH Subject: Women and related issues/Vulnerable section Context: The Supreme Court in January 2026 (State of UP vs Anurudh & Anr.) flagged the misuse of POCSO in consensual adolescent relationships and asked the Union government to consider reforms. About Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered? What it is? The age of consent is …
Source: DC Subject: Modern History Context: Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary on 12 January was commemorated as National Youth Day, with President Droupadi Murmu paying tribute to his role in awakening India’s spiritual and national consciousness. About Swami Vivekananda: Early Life and Intellectual Foundation: Born as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata on January 12, 1863, Vivekananda was …
Source: TERI Subject: Economy Context: TERI released “India’s PV Manufacturing & Its Strategic Inflection Points” at Bharat Climate Forum 2026, alongside the launch of the National Cleantech Manufacturing Implementation Plan, spotlighting how India can capture more value from its solar boom. About TERI report on India’s PV manufacturing landscape: What it is? A strategic, policy-and-industry …
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Source: PIB Subject: Dairy sector Context: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has reached a milestone in digitalizing the dairy sector, notably generating over 35.68 crore “Pashu Aadhaar” IDs. About Digitalizing India’s Dairy Sector: What it is? India is the global leader in milk production, contributing 25% of the world’s output. Digitalization is the Second …
Source: TP Subject: International Relations Context: The United States is considering a bipartisan bill allowing tariffs up to 500% on countries, including India, that continue purchasing Russian oil, after US President Donald Trump signalled support for the proposed Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025. About 500% tariffs ahead for India? What it is? The Sanctioning Russia …
Source: TH Subject: Polity/Environment Context: Recent articles have highlighted concerns over the Supreme Court’s evolving role in environmental governance, pointing to frequent policy reversals and uncertainty arising from judicially driven green regulations, especially visible in 2025 environmental rulings. About Top court’s green governance: What it is? Top court’s green governance refers to the Supreme Court’s …
Source: TH Subject: Environment Context: Recent analyses and commentaries have reviewed India’s performance on its Paris climate commitments, noting that while emissions intensity reduction and renewable capacity targets are largely on track, absolute emissions and coal dependence remain key concerns for the coming decade. About India’s progress on its climate targets: What it is? India’s …
Source: TH Subject: Governance Context: Recent reports indicate a major expansion of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), including its integration with the National Population Register (NPR) and wider access for State police, raising fresh debates on privacy, oversight, and the future of surveillance in India. About NATGRID and the architecture of surveillance: What is NATGRID? …
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Source: TH Subject: Environment Context: The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists, renewing global attention on grasslands. Recent climate negotiations continue to prioritise forests, prompting debate on why grasslands must be integrated into national climate plans and NDCs. About Grasslands and Climate Change 2026: What are grasslands? Grasslands …
Source: TH Subject: Health Context: India’s public health system is under renewed scrutiny due to rising privatisation, chronic underfunding, and regulatory gaps, which are worsening health inequities and patient outcomes. About Privatisation threatening India’s public health system: What it is? Privatisation in public health refers to the growing role of private hospitals, insurers, and corporate …
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Source: RW Subject: Women and other issue/ Vulnerable Section Context: A recent CEEW report on ‘Building a Green Economy for Viksit Bharat’ has highlighted that India cannot achieve its USD 30 trillion economy target by 2047 without mainstreaming women into green value chains. About Inclusion of women in India’s green economy: What it is? The …
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Source: NIE Subject: World History Context: The reported US military action and “transition” rhetoric in Venezuela has revived the debate on neo-colonialism—control without formal annexation—through force, sanctions, and political engineering. About Neo-colonialism: What it is? Neo-colonialism is indirect domination of formally sovereign states through economic leverage, debt, trade dependency, corporate control, political engineering, and security …
Source: TH Subject: Society/ Women Issues Context: The acquittal of the main accused in the 2009 Delhi acid attack case involving survivor and activist Shaheen Malik has renewed focus on India’s weak conviction record in acid attack cases. About Acid attacks in India: What it is? An acid attack involves throwing or administering corrosive substances …
Source: IE Subject: Renewable energy Context: India’s energy transition debate has shifted from capacity creation to system reform, as renewable generation now outpaces the grid’s ability to efficiently absorb and utilise it. About India’s renewable energy transition: What it is? India’s renewable energy transition refers to the shift from fossil-fuel–dominated power generation to a low-carbon …
Source: TH Subject: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies Context: Urban waste management has gained renewed global focus after COP30 (Belém, 2025) placed waste and circularity at the core of climate action, committing funds to cut methane emissions through initiatives like No Organic Waste (NOW). About Transforming a Waste-Ridden Urban India: What it is? It …
Source: TH Subject: Agriculture Context: India is accelerating efforts to scale Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) as climate change intensifies risks to food security, rainfed farming, and farm incomes. About India needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA): What is Climate-Resilient Agriculture? Climate-Resilient Agriculture refers to farming systems that sustainably increase productivity, enhance adaptation to climate variability, reduce greenhouse gas …
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Source: PIB Subject: Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) Context: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared to 2017. About Dynamic Ground Water Resource …
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Source: IE Subject: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context: Gig workers from platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto went on nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery models. About A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries: What it is? The 10-minute delivery model promises ultra-fast doorstep …
