PIB Summaries 30 October 2025
Content India Achieves Historic Milestone in Power Sector Why in News? Relevance Installed Capacity Milestone Source Installed Capacity (GW) Share (%) Solar 127.33 25.4 Wind 53.12 10.6 Hydro 46.0* 9.2 Nuclear 9.64* 1.9 Fossil Fuels (Coal, Gas, Lignite, Diesel) 244.80 48.9 Total 500.89 100 *approximate based on MNRE data. Record Renewable Generation (29 July 2025) […]
Static Quiz 30 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Which of the following human activities disrupt ecological homeostasis? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) All three Answer: (d) All threeExplanation: Q2. Consider the following statements regarding primary and secondary succession: (a) Both correct(b) Both incorrect(c) Only 1 correct(d) Only 2 correct Answer: (a) Both correctExplanation: Q3. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 October 2025
Q1.With reference to India’s metro rail network, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (a)Explanation: Q2.Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)?a) Justice A.K. Sikrib) Justice […]
What makes this festival so dear to the Purvanchali heart
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is Chhath Puja Spiritual and Cultural Significance Historical Origins The Four Days of Rituals How it is Celebrated ? Sociological Dimension Unique Features Modern Transformations Symbolism and Deeper Meaning
Delhi and Cloud seeding
Why in News ? Relevance: What is Cloud Seeding Scientific Objective Process in Delhi Trial Key Scientific Challenges Scientific Assessment & Data Expert Insights Environmental and Ethical Concerns Global Perspective Way Forward
Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: The Fragile Himalayan Ecosystem Key Climatic Trends The Disaster Escalation Pattern Period Number of Disasters Notable Trend 1902–1962 5 Minimal anthropogenic disturbance 1963–1972 11 Start of hydropower & road expansion 1973–1982 13 Increased deforestation, settlement 2013–2022 68 Peak disaster frequency (44% of India’s total) Inference: The curve shows a nonlinear […]
Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Policy Title & Origin Core Principles of the New Policy Key Institutional Mechanisms Proposed Community Rights & Options Rationale Behind the Policy Legal & Ethical Anchors Challenges Addressed Broader Conservation Context Way Forward
Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission
Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Context Composition of the 8th CPC Position Member Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.) Part-time Member Prof. Pulak Ghosh, IIM Bangalore Member-Secretary Pankaj Jain, Petroleum Secretary The CPC will recommend revisions after considering the following key factors: Scale and Scope Historical Evolution of Pay Commissions CPC Year Constituted Implementation […]
India’s metro network and ridership quadrupled in the last decade
Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Evolution Leading Metro Systems (Operational Length, 2025) City Network Length (km) Daily Ridership (approx.) Delhi 394 65 lakh Bengaluru (Namma Metro) 96 10 lakh Mumbai 80.2 8.5 lakh Kolkata 74 6 lakh Hyderabad 69.2 4.7 lakh Chennai 54 3.19 lakh Pune 33.2 2.18 lakh Fare Structure & Economics […]
Current Affairs 29 October 2025
Content India’s metro network and ridership quadrupled in the last decade Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Evolution Leading Metro Systems (Operational Length, 2025) City Network Length (km) Daily Ridership (approx.) Delhi 394 65 lakh Bengaluru (Namma Metro) 96 10 lakh Mumbai 80.2 8.5 lakh Kolkata 74 6 lakh Hyderabad 69.2 4.7 lakh Chennai […]