Current Affairs Quiz 16 May 2025
Should NOTA be included in all elections compulsorily?
Arguments in favour of compulsory inclusion of NOTA: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Elections ) Arguments against compulsory inclusion of NOTA: Statistical Insights: Suggested Reforms: Conclusion: While NOTA currently holds symbolic power with limited practical consequence, compulsory inclusion — even in uncontested elections — enhances voter agency and democratic legitimacy. But to make it truly impactful, legislative backing and […]
Reimagining school nutrition to tackle childhood hypertension
Context : Rising Concern: Childhood Hypertension in India Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Social Issues ) Primary Causes of the Trend Role of PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Scheme) Proposed Reform Directions International Models to Emulate Policy Takeaways & Recommendations
Unemployment at 5.1% women labour force rises: PLFS data
Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Data from PLFS (April 2025, CWS Method) New Features of Revamped PLFS Women’s Labour Participation Expert Commentary: Dr. Sridhar Kundu Policy Implications
ISRO set to launch earth observation satellite using PSLV rocket on Sunday
PSLV-C61 / EOS-09 Launch Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Chandrayaan-5 / LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) Collaboration Mission Architecture Technical Interface Meeting (TIM-3) Strategic & Scientific Significance
Gig workers’ meeting demands minimum wages, social security
Key Demands Raised at the Roundtable Relevance: GS 2(Social Justice) ,GS 3(Indian Economy) Worker Testimonies: Harsh Realities Economic Exploitation Issues Policy Suggestions Conclusion: The roundtable highlighted the urgent need for institutional reforms, legal recognition, and economic justice for gig workers — who form the backbone of the digital service economy but remain vulnerable and unprotected under current frameworks.
Does Article 21 include right to digital access?
Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Article 21 Relevance : GS 2(Fundamental Rights) Digital KYC and Exclusion of PwDs Legal Frameworks Supporting PwDs Why is KYC Mandatory? Challenges Faced by PwDs Key Supreme Court Rulings Wider Impact Beyond PwDs
Current Affairs 16 May 2025
Content : Does Article 21 include right to digital access? Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Article 21 Relevance : GS 2(Fundamental Rights) Digital KYC and Exclusion of PwDs Legal Frameworks Supporting PwDs Why is KYC Mandatory? Challenges Faced by PwDs Key Supreme Court Rulings Wider Impact Beyond PwDs Should NOTA be included in all elections compulsorily? […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 May 2025
Content : Under control Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Practice Question : Retail and wholesale inflation indices recently recorded historic lows. Discuss the factors behind this moderation in inflation and critically evaluate its implications for monetary policy and fiscal planning in India. (250 words) Reasons for Inflation Decline Additional Contributing Factors Implications for […]
PIB Summaries 16 May 2025
Content : Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Monthly Bulletin [April 2025] Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the first Monthly Bulletin (April 2025) of the revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), providing high-frequency estimates of key labour market indicators such as LFPR, WPR, and UR for persons aged 15 years and […]