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15 Feb 2026's MCQs

14 questions · one per article

  • 16 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Jaishankar Defends India Strategic Autonomy at Munich

    Why It Matters

    Understanding India's balancing act between traditional partnerships (like Russia for energy) and emerging strategic alliances (like the US and Europe) is crucial for GS-2 International Relations. It highlights how India utilizes informal groupings (Quad, BRICS) and mega-connectivity projects (IMEC) to maintain strategic autonomy and secure national interests in a multipolar world.

  • 6 revision-ready facts
    Science and TechnologyGS3
    High Priority

    ISRO Plans PSLV Relaunch and Maintains Gaganyaan Timeline

    Why It Matters

    Provides crucial updates on ISRO's flagship missions (Gaganyaan, PSLV recovery) and illustrates the government's strategic financial push (ANRF, ₹1 lakh crore fund) to cultivate a deep tech and climate-resilient startup ecosystem. Highly relevant for GS3 S&T and Economy sections.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Bangladesh political transition and implications for Indian diplomacy

    Why It Matters

    The regime change in Bangladesh directly impacts India's security, regional connectivity initiatives, and the broader geopolitical stability of South Asia. It serves as a classic case study for adjusting foreign policy in response to domestic political upheavals in neighboring countries.

  • EconomyGS3
    High Priority

    Consumer Price Index Revision and Macroeconomic Policy Impact

    Why It Matters

    The CPI is the primary metric used by the RBI to track inflation and set interest rates. A revision in the CPI base year and basket weights fundamentally changes how inflation is measured in India, affecting macroeconomic policy, debt yields, and the purchasing power analysis for citizens.

  • 9 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Bilateral Trade Negotiations and Economic Protectionism Challenges

    Why It Matters

    Offers a critical evaluation of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the persistent trade frictions that complicate their growing strategic alignment. It provides valuable arguments for GS2 (Bilateral Relations) and GS3 (Economy/Protectionism) regarding how India navigates protectionist trends in developed economies.

  • 6 revision-ready facts
    Science and TechnologyGS3
    High Priority

    India AI Summit 2026 Focuses on Inclusive Technological Growth

    Why It Matters

    The application and governance of Artificial Intelligence are critical focal points in contemporary administration and economic development. India's leadership in hosting a major AI summit underlines the strategic importance of aligning global AI advancements with domestic priorities like inclusive growth, which is a highly relevant theme for GS2 (Governance) and GS3 (Science & Technology).

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    United States Iran Tensions and West Asian Geopolitical Stability

    Why It Matters

    The stability of West Asia is crucial for India's energy security, trade routes (particularly through the Strait of Hormuz), and the safety of the large Indian diaspora in the region. Escalations involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran can severely impact global oil prices and regional security architecture.

  • Science and TechnologyGS3
    High Priority

    Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Roadmap for India

    Why It Matters

    Provides direct insights from the MeitY Secretary into the government's policy stance on critical GS3 topics—AI infrastructure, semiconductor resilience, deepfake regulation, and the intersection of data centre expansion with environmental sustainability.

  • 11 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Art and CultureGS1
    High Priority

    Hampi Utsav Celebrates Vijayanagara Heritage and Indigenous Livestock

    Why It Matters

    The article covers both historical heritage (Vijayanagara Empire, UNESCO sites) and contemporary agricultural conservation (indigenous cattle breeds, millet promotion), making it highly relevant for Prelims (Art & Culture, Agriculture) and Mains GS1 (Heritage).

  • 5 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Higher Education Research Ecosystem and Dropout Crisis in India

    Why It Matters

    A robust research ecosystem is crucial for India's transition to a knowledge economy and achieving self-reliance in science and technology. The systemic failures in PhD programs highlight significant gaps in higher education quality and human capital utilization, making it highly relevant for questions on education policy, human resources (GS2), and R&D innovation (GS3).

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Parliamentary Procedures and Executive Accountability Deviations

    Why It Matters

    Understanding parliamentary conventions is crucial for UPSC aspirants as they form the bedrock of India's unwritten constitutional practices. Deviations such as the PM not replying to the Motion of Thanks reflect directly on executive accountability to the legislature (GS Paper 2).

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Munich Security Conference Highlights Ukraine Conflict and Diplomacy

    Why It Matters

    It illustrates the contemporary evolution of warfare (e.g., UAVs, targeting critical infrastructure) and the intricate geopolitical maneuvering shaping US-Russia-Ukraine diplomatic relations, which are essential aspects of global security studies for the UPSC examination.

  • 6 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    EconomyGS3

    Civil aviation ministry prepares preliminary report on Learjet crash

    Why It Matters

    Understanding the roles of bodies like the AAIB and DGCA is crucial for the UPSC GS3 syllabus under 'Infrastructure (Airports/Aviation)' and 'Disaster Management'. It highlights how the government ensures passenger safety and investigates institutional failures or technical snags in the aviation sector.

  • 5 revision-ready facts
    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Modi Inaugurates Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan Complex

    Why It Matters

    The modernization of the PMO and the broader Central Vista is a critical administrative reform aimed at improving executive efficiency and inter-ministerial coordination. Furthermore, the ideological shift in renaming and redesigning public spaces is relevant to India's post-independence cultural and political narrative, reflecting a transition away from colonial legacy towards indigenous values.