Current Affairs Quiz 04 August 2025
NISAR will see with unprecedented fidelity
Mission Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Technological Breakthroughs: Core Capabilities: Strategic and Scientific Relevance: Calibration Challenges & Innovations: Early Adopters Program: Commercial & Industrial Demand: International Collaboration & Diplomacy: Cost & Engineering Complexity: Future Prospects:
Why is Hong Kong regulating and licensing stablecoins
Background: What are Stablecoins? Relevance : GS 3( Economy ) Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance (Effective August 1, 2025) Prohibitions: Mandatory Licensing Requirements: Why Regulation is Necessary: Data & Global Trends Metric Value Global stablecoin circulation (2025) $250+ billion USDT supply (as of July 2025) 163.75 billion USDT Stablecoin Rank USDT: 4th largest cryptocurrency by market cap […]
How will railway to Sairang help in regional connectivity
Project Overview: Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Engineering and Infrastructure Highlights Strategic Importance for Mizoram Geostrategic & Act East Policy Relevance Barriers to Regional Integration Act East Policy: Infrastructure Progress (2014–2025) Parameter 2014–15 2024–25 Change Budget Allocation for NE ₹36,108 crore ₹1,00,000+ crore ↑ ~300% Railway Tracks Built – 800+ km New […]
How does the World Bank classify countries by income?
Core Framework: World Bank Income Classification Relevance : GS 3(Growth and Development ) , GS 2(International Relations) Methodology of Calculation Origin and Evolution of the System Trends in Global Income Distribution (2004–2024) Countries That Slid Down Upward Mobility: General Trends Why These Classifications Matter for Policy Limitations & Criticisms India’s Relevance in Global Context (2024)
Farming under the shadow of guns
Contextual Background Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Security Architecture in Buffer Zone Impact on Agriculture Data on Losses: District-wise Situation: Socio-Political Fallout Emerging Trends & Administration’s Response Policy Lens Policy Suggestions
Bio-fortified potatoes to hit Indian market soon
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) What’s New? Institutional Ecosystem Health Relevance Agricultural and Economic Implications Policy and Global Relevance Challenges Ahead
Current Affairs 04 August 2025
Content ‘Bio-fortified potatoes to hit Indian market soon’ Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) What’s New? Institutional Ecosystem Health Relevance Agricultural and Economic Implications Policy and Global Relevance Challenges Ahead Farming under the shadow of guns Contextual Background Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Security Architecture in Buffer Zone Impact on Agriculture Data […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 August 2025
Content: The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember’ Core Argument Relevance : GS 3( Environment , Employment ,Technology ) , GS 2(Governance) Practice Question : Discuss the role of informal repair ecosystems in India’s circular economy. How can AI and public policy frameworks be reoriented to preserve and integrate tacit repair knowledge? (250 […]
PIB Summaries 04 August 2025
Content India’s Semiconductor Revolution Semiconductors: The Strategic Core of Modern Electronics Relevance : GS 3(Technology) ,GS 2(Governance) Why Semiconductor Industry Matters Globally India’s Strategic Entry into the Chip Race Key Initiatives Driving India’s Semiconductor Ambitions India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Major Schemes Under ISM Scheme Focus Area Support Offered Semiconductor Fabs Scheme 28nm & below wafers […]