Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2025
Q1. Which of the following best explains the low conviction rates for crimes against women in West Bengal?(a) High number of false cases and misuse of laws(b) Poor investigation, weak prosecution, and systemic pendency(c) Excessive judicial activism and interference in police cases(d) Political instability and lack of women representation in politics Correct Answer: (b)Explanation: Q2.Statement […]
Current Affairs 16 October 2025
Content Bengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women Why in News Relevance : Background Context Statistical Reality: Crime Against Women in West Bengal (NCRB Data 2018–2023) Indicator West Bengal’s Status Rank (India) Trend/Observation Crimes against women (annual average >30,000) Very High Top 4 Consistent since 2018 Acid attack & attempt to acid attack Highest […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2025
Content Refugees, infiltrators Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Questions: Background: India’s Refugee Framework — The Legal Vacuum 1. Absence of a National Refugee Law 2. Pre-2025 Legal Regime 3. Post-2025 Consolidation Constitutional and International Dimensions A. Constitutional Context B. International Law Refugee Demographics in India (as of mid-2025) Origin Approx. Population Legal/Administrative Status Sri […]
PIB Summaries 16 October 2025
Content Securing Every Plate CONTEXT & BACKGROUND Relevance : HISTORICAL EVOLUTION Phase Key Development Focus 1960s Green Revolution, Food Corporation of India (1965), MSP system Production stability 1970s–90s Expansion of Public Distribution System (PDS) Availability 1997 Targeted PDS (TPDS) Targeted subsidies 2007 National Food Security Mission (NFSM) Productivity revival 2013 National Food Security Act (NFSA) […]
Static Quiz 16 October 2025 (Economy)
Q1. With reference to tax expenditure, consider the statements: Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3 onlyExplanation: Q2. Consider the following statements about Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act: (a) 1 and […]