Day: February 12, 2026

Sawalkot Hydroelectric ProjectSawalkot Hydroelectric Project

Source:  IT Subject: Mapping Context: Pakistan has initiated a review of India’s Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in 2025. About

Continental Mantle EarthquakesContinental Mantle Earthquakes

Source:  DTE Subject:  Geography Context: A Stanford-led study has created the first global map of rare continental mantle earthquakes, identifying 459 such events worldwide. About Continental Mantle Earthquakes: What Are

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (09/02/2026)Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (09/02/2026)

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Indian Polity and Governance DPI Cooperation Agreements with 23 Countries: Context: On 7 February 2026, India signed cooperation agreements on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with 23 countries to expand digital

THE ARAVALLI JUDGEMENTTHE ARAVALLI JUDGEMENT

CONTEXT The Aravalli Hills, among the world’s oldest mountain systems, extend from Delhi–Haryana–Rajasthan–Gujarat and perform critical ecological functions: act as a barrier against Thar desertification, serve as a major groundwater recharge zone, function as biodiversity

Sexual Harassment at the Workplace: Law, Fear, and the Ethics of SilenceSexual Harassment at the Workplace: Law, Fear, and the Ethics of Silence

Context Sexual harassment at the workplace in India has finally begun receiving sustained public attention, particularly after the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)

The Sanjeev Chaturvedi Case of judicial recusalThe Sanjeev Chaturvedi Case of judicial recusal

Context The prolonged ordeal of Sanjeev Chaturvedi, an Indian Forest Service officer and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, has frequently been cited in editorials as a test case for institutional ethics in India. Despite repeated

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (07/02/2026)Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (07/02/2026)

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Indian Polity and governance Tripartite Agreement for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA): Context A historic tripartite agreement was signed among the Centre, Nagaland Government, and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO)

No-Confidence motion: Removal of Lok Sabha SpeakerNo-Confidence motion: Removal of Lok Sabha Speaker

No-Confidence Motion Against the Lok Sabha Speaker is a Constitutional Procedure. Read here to learn about the procedure and significance. The recent move by the Opposition to initiate a no-confidence