UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 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: The proposal by US President Donald Trump to acquire Greenland has resurfaced, triggering strong opposition from Denmark and European allies, who cite sovereignty and international law constraints. About Greenland: What it is? Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) is the world’s largest island and a self-governing territory with extensive internal autonomy, while remaining …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. “The Arctic is no longer a zone of scientific cooperation but a strategic theatre of multipolar competition”. Examine. How should India prepare for the emerging Arctic dynamics? Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The potential entry of new …
Source: TH Context: The Northwest Passage is back in focus amid rising geopolitical tensions, with Canada and the U.S. disputing its legal status as internal waters vs international strait. About the Arctic Region: What is the Arctic? The Arctic is the northernmost polar region of Earth, centered around the North Pole and defined by the …
Source: TOI Context: Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, recently held parliamentary elections that could shape its future course—either toward full independence or continued ties with Copenhagen. About Greenland: Location: World’s largest island, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Capital: Nuuk. Political Status: An autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Population: Approximately 57,000 …
