Stay ahead in your Civil Services preparation with the UPSC current affairs for 9th January your one-stop resource for all exam-oriented news and analysis. This comprehensive edition brings UPSC current affairs daily coverage of National and International events, Economy, Environment, Governance, Science & Technology, and key Government Policies.
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Forest Conservation Act Guidelines Amendments: What Has Changed and What Has Not
Relevance for UPSC: GS Paper III (Environment, Forest Governance); Prelims (Environmental Laws) Source: Indian Express; PRS Legislative Research Context In January 2026, the Union Environment Ministry amended guidelines under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, triggering concerns about possible privatisation of forest management….
United States’ Retreat from Multilateral Forums: Implications for Global Governance
Relevance for UPSC: GS Paper II (International Relations, Multilateralism); GS Paper III (Economy, Environment, Technology) Source: Indian Express ; United Nations assessments Context The United States has reduced engagement with several multilateral institutions across climate, trade, health, and technology, signalling a shift…
Madhav Gadgil: The People’s Ecologist
Relevance for UPSC: GS III (Environment, Ecology, Sustainable Development); GS IV (Ethics, Environmental Justice) Source: Indian Express Context Madhav Gadgil (1942–2026) was a leading Indian ecologist who redefined environmental thinking by integrating ecology, development, and democratic participation. His work challenged growth models…
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Courts
Relevance for UPSC: GS II (Judiciary, Governance), GS IV (Ethics in Technology) Source: Indian Express ;Supreme Court of India Context To tackle chronic case pendency (over 5 crore cases across courts) and procedural delays, Indian courts are increasingly deploying Artificial Intelligence-based tools…
International Solar Alliance: Continuity Amid Global Shifts
Relevance for UPSC: GS II (International Relations), GS III (Energy & Climate Change) Source: International Solar Alliance documents; Ministry of External Affairs Context India has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Solar Alliance (ISA) despite the United States’ decision to withdraw, reflecting…
GSDP as a Criterion for Centre–State Fiscal Transfers
Relevance for UPSC: GS II (Centre–State Relations), GS III (Fiscal Federalism) Source: Finance Commission data; national accounts and Goods and Services Tax statistics Context India’s framework of Centre–State fiscal transfers, designed by successive Finance Commissions under Article 280, seeks to balance redistribution…
Scheme for Road Accident Victims: Nationwide Cashless Treatment During the Golden Hour
Relevance for UPSC: GS II (Health, Governance), GS III (Road Safety, Transport); Source: The Hindu ; Supreme Court guidelines Context India records over 4.6 lakh road accidents and nearly 1.7 lakh deaths annually, making it the highest road fatality country in the…
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