Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2025
Q1. With reference to the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2025, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above 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: (b)Explanation: Q2. The AI Impact Summit 2026 in India primarily seeks to […]
Current Affairs 30 December 2025
Content Explained -What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement? Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Economy, Trade, Infrastructure GS-II | International Relations & Economic Diplomacy From Basics — Strategic Context Key Features of the India–New Zealand FTA Sensitive-Sector Safeguards Relevance to Global Value Chains (GVCs) Strategic Significance Criticisms & Risks Way Forward Mega […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 December 2025
Content To tap India’s clean energy potential , a to-do list Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question From Basics — India’s Clean Energy Shift Core Issues Highlighted in the Editorial 1) Import Dependence Shifting — Not Eliminated 2) Policy Uncertainty & Contractual Risks 3) Transmission Bottlenecks 4) DISCOM Financial Stress 5) Renewable […]
PIB Summaries 30 December 2025
Content Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket Why in News ? Relevance GS-III | Defence Technology & Internal Security Understanding the Pinaka System Technical Features of LRGR-120 Strategic Significance for India’s Armed Forces Comparative Perspective Implications for Future Capability Development INSV Kaundinya’s Maiden Voyage Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Culture & Heritage GS-III | […]
Why Delhi Is No Longer Necessary for UPSC Coaching in 2026?
Delhi has been a preferred hub for UPSC preparation over the decades. Areas like Mukherjee Nagar and Old Rajinder Nagar are popular for coaching for civil services. Many aspirants nationwide believed that the UPSC could be cracked only by joining a Delhi coaching institute. In recent years, this mindset has begun to fade. With […]
Static Quiz 30 December 2025 (Ancient History)
Q1. Statements: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) None Q1. (c) Only three Explanation Q2. Which of the following are components of the Triratna in Jainism? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 1, 4 and 5(c) 2, 4 and […]
PM Calls for State-Level PRAGATI Replication and Data Strategy Units
Why in news ? Relevance Basics — What is PRAGATI? Performance indicators : What the PM proposed — key directives to States ? Why this matters — governance and development relevance ? Structural gaps these reforms seek to address Implementation challenges Way forward — policy priorities for States
Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy
Why in news ? Relevance Basics — what makes the discovery extraordinary How it was detected — methods & validation Why Alaknanda is a scientific puzzle ? Possible formation pathways What JWST enables — technology & capability leap ? Broader implications for galaxy-evolution theory Significance for Indian astronomy Limitations & next steps Key takeaways
What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them
Why in news ? Relevance Basics — What are rare-earth elements? Why rare-earths matter — technology & applications (evidence-based) ? Global distribution — reserves & strategic geography Why mining is not enough — the ‘midstream bottleneck’ ? Why refining is strategic ? China’s dominance — data and implications Emerging global responses India — opportunities & […]
Venezuela’s resource curse
Why in news ? Relevance Basics — what is the “resource curse”? Venezuela’s oil economy — structure & vulnerabilities From boom to bust — economic trajectory with data Role of U.S. sanctions — scale & effects Internal drivers of the resource curse Trade position collapse — export share evidence Why other OPEC states fared better […]