Month: February 2026

Reynisfjara BeachReynisfjara Beach

Source:  ET Subject:  Mapping Context: Reynisfjara Beach in southern Iceland has witnessed extensive erosion in February 2026, with large sections of its iconic black sand shoreline disappearing. About Reynisfjara beach:

LITHIUMLITHIUM

1. “CRITICAL MINERALS” While lithium is often grouped with rare-earth elements in the “critical minerals” category, it is chemically distinct. However, its importance to India’s green energy transition is just as

Punitive Demolitions and the Ethics of Due ProcessPunitive Demolitions and the Ethics of Due Process

Context During July–September 2025, authorities in states such as Assam and Uttar Pradesh reportedly carried out punitive property demolitions and evictions, often immediately after incidents of alleged violence or unrest. Although officially justified as action against illegal

The State of Social Protection in India 2025The State of Social Protection in India 2025

Context The State of Social Protection in India 2025, released in September 2025, provides a comprehensive assessment of India’s social protection architecture. It evaluates how far India has progressed from piecemeal welfare delivery towards

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (10th & 11th /02/2026)Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (10th & 11th /02/2026)

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (10th & 11th /02/2026) Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 8 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Information Prelims Mantra (Practice

Prelims Mantra – (10th & 11th /02/2026)Prelims Mantra – (10th & 11th /02/2026)

Indian Polity Supreme Court on Governor’s Powers over State Bills: Context: Judicial scrutiny of Governor’s delay in assent to Bills. Article 200 governs Governor’s options. Governor cannot exercise absolute discretion.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Released – Check Important Dates & EligibilityUPSC CSE Notification 2026 Released – Check Important Dates & Eligibility

The Civil Services Examination 2026 has been announced to have started with the publication of the UPSC CSE Notification 2026. Thousands of aspirants who are […] The post UPSC CSE

Women-led Decentralised Renewable EnergyWomen-led Decentralised Renewable Energy

Women-Led Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) will Power India’s Inclusive Energy Transition. Read here to learn more about the significance. The India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit (IDRES) 2026 underscored a critical