Month: January 2026

WATER VAPOUR HEATS ATMOSPHERE MORE THAN AEROSOLS Why in News? A new scientific study has found that water vapour contributes much more to atmospheric heating than aerosols. The study highlights

PANKHUDI PORTAL Why in News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal, on 8 January 2026. The portal aims to strengthen partnerships, CSR participation,

UNDESA PROJECTS STRONG GROWTH FOR INDIA Why in News? The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has projected strong economic growth for India in its World

POLAND BACKS INDIA AMID US TARIFF THREATS OVER RUSSIAN OIL IMPORT Why in News? On January 8, 2026, Poland publicly supported India amid rising tensions with the United States over

NATIONAL IED DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIDMS) Why in News? On January 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launched India’s first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS). The launch

INDIA URGES CITIZENS TO AVOID NON ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO IRAN Why in News? On January 5, 2026, India issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to

CHINA LAUNCHES ‘JUSTICE MISSION’ (AROUND TAIWAN) Why in News? In December 2025, China launched large-scale military drills named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan. The exercises include live-fire drills and come

SURYASTRA LONG RANGE ROCKET LAUNCHER Why in News? In January 2026, the Indian Army signed a contract to procure long-range rocket launcher systems named Suryastra. The deal was signed under

BIOMATERIALS Why in Focus? Countries are shifting towards cleaner and low-carbon manufacturing for plastics, textiles, and consumer products. Biomaterials are emerging as a key alternative to fossil-based materials. For India,

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (15th & 16th /01/2026) Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 6 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Information Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (15th