SECTION 1: NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
๐ก Polity & Governance โ โ โ
Centre Notifies 130th Constitution Amendment Bill Rules
Centre ne 130th Constitution Amendment Bill ke rules notify kar diye hain jo jail mein band convicted persons ko constitutional posts (President, Governor, etc.) se disqualify karta hai. Yeh electoral reforms ka major step hai corruption-free governance ke liye. UPSC GS2 Polity aur SSC Governance sections ke liye extremely important.
Key facts & data
- 130th Amendment: Instant disqualification for convicted MPs/MLAs
- Applies to: President, VP, Governors, Ministers, Legislators
- Timeline: Immediate effect post-conviction
- No stay on disqualification during appeals
Static GK linkage
- Article 102(1)(e): Disqualification grounds expanded
- Article 191(1)(e): State legislatures
- Supreme Court Lily Thomas case (2013) base
Prelims-focused facts
- 130th Amendment Bill – notified 6 Jan 2026
- Overturns previous protection provisions
Mains / Descriptive value
GS2: Electoral reforms, criminalization of politics, judicial-executive balance; Essay: Clean politics.
Expected MCQs
- 130th Amendment disqualifies?
1. Only MPs
2. All constitutional posts
3. Only ministers
4. Only PM/CM - Effect timing?
1. After appeal
2. Immediate conviction
3. 6 months
4. Election after
130th CA: Instant disqualification convicted constitutional posts, no appeal stay.
๐ฃ Economy & Banking โ โ โ
RBI Introduces Digital Rupee Wholesale for Agri Supply Chain
RBI ne Digital Rupee (CBDC) Wholesale segment launch kiya hai agricultural supply chain financing ke liye. Farmers ko direct payments, transparent tracking, lower costs milega. UPSC GS3 Digital Economy aur Banking reforms ke liye game-changer.
Key facts & data
- e-Rupee Wholesale: Agri supply chain pilot
- Participants: 10 banks + 5 agri cooperatives
- Target: Rs 5,000 crore transactions FY26
- Blockchain-based, programmable money
Static GK linkage
- CBDC: Central Bank Digital Currency (pilot Dec 2022)
- e-RUPI evolution to wholesale segment
Prelims-focused facts
- First CBDC wholesale use: Agri financing
Expected MCQs
- e-Rupee Wholesale for?
1. Retail payments
2. Agri supply chain
3. Corporate bonds
4. Stock trading
RBI e-Rupee Wholesale: Agri supply chain Rs5K Cr FY26 pilot.
๐ด Defence & Security โ โ โ
Army Inducts First Batch of Swarm Drone Squadrons
Indian Army ne Western borders par first swarm drone squadrons induct kiye hain. 100+ drones autonomous operations kar sakte hain ISR aur precision strikes ke liye. UPSC GS3 Defence modernization ka critical development.
Key facts
- Swarm Drones: 100+ unit squadrons
- Capabilities: Autonomous ISR, kamikaze strikes
- Indigenous development + Israel tech transfer
Army Swarm Drones: 100+ unit squadrons Western borders inducted.
SECTION 2: INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
๐ Multilateralism โ โ
India Elected Vice-Chair of WTO Working Group on E-Commerce
India ko WTO ke e-commerce Working Group ka Vice-Chair elect kiya gaya hai. Digital trade rules shaping mein key role milega. GS2 WTO aur trade negotiations track karo.
India WTO: E-commerce WG Vice-Chair elected.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT / MOST EXPECTED TOPICS
๐ข Environment & Ecology โ โ
MNREGA Wage Hike + Green Jobs Focus Announced
MNREGA wages 12% hike ke saath green conservation works ko priority di gayi hai watershed management aur afforestation ke liye. Rural employment + environment dual benefit.
MNREGA: 12% wage hike, green jobs priority.
Quick Revision Box
- 130th CA: Instant disqualification constitutional posts
- e-Rupee: Wholesale agri Rs5K Cr pilot
- Swarm Drones: Army 100+ units Western borders
- WTO: India e-commerce Vice-Chair
Rapid Fire MCQs
- 130th disqualifies: A) All constitutional posts
- e-Rupee for: A) Agri supply chain
- Swarm drone count: A) 100+
- MNREGA hike: A) 12%
Most Expected Questions
- Criminal-politician nexus tackle karne reforms (GS2 Polity)
- CBDC evolution aur agri applications (GS3 Digital Economy)
- Drone warfare future India strategy (GS3 Defence)
