8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Why in News? Relevance: Background Mandate of the 8th CPC New Addition to Terms of Reference Significance Timeline Fiscal Implications Institutional Composition Implementation Issues Macro-economic Angle
Looming Scarcity of Urea in India
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Current Situation Key Reasons for Rising Demand Domestic Production Constraints Dependence on Imports Subsidy Burden Economic Implications Policy and Reform Options Broader Context
Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul 2025’
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Assets Involved Key Objectives Strategic Significance Relevance in Defence Policy Context Comparative Context Exercise Type Focus Area Trishul 2025 Tri-services (Domestic) Integrated joint operations Dakshin Shakti Tri-services Southern theatre, amphibious ops Gagan Shakti Air Force-centric Air domination & readiness Milan Multinational Naval Maritime cooperation TROPEX Navy-led Blue-water operations […]
Assam’s Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Ecological Significance Conservation Context Ramsar Convention Overview Significance of Ramsar Designation Broader Linkages
GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Military Communication Satellite
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Details Key Features Significance Strategic & Security Dimensions Technological Dimensions Broader Context Challenges & Future Outlook
Current Affairs Quiz 03 November 2025
Q1. With reference to GSAT-7R, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?a) Only oneb) Only twoc) All threed) None Answer: b)Explanation: Q2. The recently proposed Ramsar Site – Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex is located in which of the following Indian states?a) West Bengalb) Odishac) Assamd) Manipur Answer: c)Explanation:The Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex […]
Current Affairs 03 November 2025
Content GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Details Key Features Significance Strategic & Security Dimensions Technological Dimensions Broader Context Challenges & Future Outlook Assam’s Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Ecological Significance Conservation Context Ramsar Convention Overview Significance of Ramsar Designation Broader Linkages Tri-Services Exercise […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 November 2025
Content The vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Question : Constitutional & Institutional Basis Gram Sabha – Cornerstone of Participatory Democracy Why the Gram Sabha Isn’t Aspirational ? Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), 2025 – Key Features Planned Expansion (Phase 2) Pedagogical & Civic Significance Broader Democratic Implications Challenges […]
PIB Summaries 03 November 2025
Content National Beekeeping & Honey Mission Why in News? Relevance GS-3 (Economy, Agriculture, Environment): GS-2 (Governance): GS-1 (Society): Introduction & Background Objectives Three Mini Missions Progress & Achievements (As of March 2025) Major Honey Producing States Institutional & Implementation Framework Level Key Bodies Functions National Level Mission/PMU, GC/NLSC, PA&MC, EC, PAC Coordination, policy direction, project […]
Static Quiz 03 November 2025 (Art & Culture)
Q1.Which of the following is the earliest known example of Buddhist rock-cut architecture in India?a) Karle Cavesb) Barabar Cavesc) Ajanta Cavesd) Ellora Caves Correct Answer: (b) Barabar Caves Explanation: Q2. Assertion (A): Early Buddhist art was predominantly aniconic.Reason (R): The depiction of Buddha in human form was considered disrespectful in early Buddhist philosophy. a) Both […]