Simplifying UPSC Prelims preparation
Recent military exercises by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz have reignited concerns over the stability of the world’s most vital energy chokepoint, where disruptions threaten nearly 20% of global petroleum consumption and India’s energy stability. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime passage…
Bela Gram in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district has emerged as India’s first net-zero village, demonstrating how localized leadership can effectively combat global climate change through grassroots participation and sustainable transitions. Net-Zero Emissions and Carbon Neutrality The core concept driving the transformation of Bela Gram is Net-Zero Emissions, a state where the…
On February 20, 2026, India formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led strategic alliance focused on securing the “Silicon Stack” from critical mineral extraction to AI infrastructure to ensure supply chain resilience against economic coercion. Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a multilateral framework designed to establish a secure, innovation-driven ecosystem…
In a historic milestone, India added a record 52,537 MW of power capacity in FY 2025–26 (until January 31). Of the total power generation capacity added during the current financial year, 39,657 MW comes from renewable energy sources – this includes 34,955 MW from solar power and 4,613 MW from…
India’s urban policy is entering a new phase. The Union Cabinet has approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with ₹1 lakh crore in Central assistance under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)¹. But this is not just another urban scheme. It represents a fundamental redesign of how Indian…
These articles, concepts, and terms appeared in the news in February 2026. This post is updated daily to include exam-relevant information drawn from various media publications and Government of India (GoI) announcements. UAE-India corridor Herath Magh Mela An annual religious festival held at the Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and…
Q1. With reference to the Great Nicobar Island project, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q2. Under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which of the following is mandatory before diversion…
The Government of India has approved the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island (HDGNI) project, a ₹72,000-crore mega infrastructure initiative led by NITI Aayog to develop a transshipment port, airport, township and defense facilities on Great Nicobar Island.The project has triggered concerns related to environmental clearance, tribal rights, biodiversity loss,…
Q.1 The Supreme Court recently held that access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools is part of which fundamental right? A. Article 14B. Article 15C. Article 19D. Article 21 Q.2 The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may impact India primarily by: A. Increasing agricultural exportsB. Making carbon-intensive exports costlierC.…
The following articles and terms have been in the news and are highly relevant for the UPSC CSE Prelims Exam. This blog post shall be updated throughout the January month based on relevant news articles and information covered in reputed newspapers and GOI announcements. January 2026 News in Brief |…
