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 […]
Static Quiz 16 May 2025 (Geography)
Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain part of India’
Context : MEA’s Firm Response Relevance : GS 2(Polity and International Relations) China’s Repeated Attempts India’s Consistent Position Underlying Geopolitical Context Conclusion
Scientists make unique 2D metals much sought after for future tech
Background: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Challenge with 2D Metals: New Breakthrough by Chinese Scientists: Significant Findings: Potential Applications: Future Directions: Broader Context:
Centre revamps PLFS includes rural jobs data
Key Points of PLFS Revamp Relevance : GS 3(Labour Force) Sampling and Coverage Enhancements Release Schedule and Scope Implications and Significance
Birth rates in Delhi, Kerala, and T.N. declining at twice the rate of national average
Key Findings on Birth Rate Decline Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) States with Slowest Decline or Increase in Birth Rates Other States with Faster than Average Decline Civil Registration System (CRS) Registered Births Trends Fertility and Reproduction Rates (TFR & GRR) Implications and Context Key Terms & Definitions
Indigenous weapon systems highly effective
Performance of Indigenous Defence Systems Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Defence Sector Growth and Export Potential Air Defence and Electronic Warfare Capabilities Akashteer System and Network Automation Current Border Situation and Diplomatic Notes
Tackling Pakistan’s proxy wars and the dangers posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba
Background Context Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): Characteristics and Role Pakistan’s Strategic Use of Militants (“Double Game”) Challenges in Countering Proxy Wars Strategic Implications & Way Forward