Simplifying UPSC Prelims preparation
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. ‘Turtle Trails’ announced in Budget The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes ‘turtle trails’ in Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala to…
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 |…
Q.1 Which of the following components are EXCLUDED from the ‘Divisible Pool’ of taxes shared with States? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) 1 and 4 only Q.2 With reference to recent amendments to the…
Following the 2025 National Conference of Directors General of Police, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has seen significant expansion, reportedly integrating with the National Population Register (NPR) database containing details of 1.19 billion residents.¹ Access is also being widened to state police units at the Superintendent of Police (SP) level.²…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a clarification in January 2026 regarding the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. It is alleged that recent (January 2026) clarification on by (MoEFCC) allows non-government entities to participate in the ecological restoration of degraded forest lands (open and scrub forests)…
Amidst global shifts toward low-carbon circular economies, India is scaling its biomaterials sector, highlighted by major industrial investments like Balrampur Chini Mills’ PLA plant in Uttar Pradesh and the emergence of startups converting floral waste into bio-based products.¹ Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing Biomaterials are materials derived from biological sources (plant sugars,…
Q1. With reference to the “Board of Peace” recently established in Davos, consider the following statements: I. It is an intergovernmental organization proposed by the U.S. and endorsed by the UN Security Council to rebuild war-torn Gaza. II. The Board’s charter specifically limits its mandate only to the demilitarization and…
