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 […]
Twinning Rate in India: Study Overview
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts Study Overview Key Findings Public Health Implications Significance Quick Revision
Elephant population dips nearly 18%, Western Ghats remain primary habitat
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts Current Population Overview Reasons for Decline Habitat loss & fragmentation Human-elephant conflict (HEC) Poaching Disruption of breeding grounds Conservation Challenges Significance Quick Revision
How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts CES Functionality Types of CES Type Mechanism Example Notes Puller Pulls crew module away from rocket Gaganyaan Uses thrust to extract module; safer integration with solid-fuel boosters Pusher Pushes crew module away using high-thrust engines SpaceX Falcon 9 Compact liquid-fuel engines; suitable for different propulsion tech […]
Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts Cybercrime under Section 66D, IT Act 2000 Charge-sheeting & Conviction Rate Key Findings Aspect Observation National Cybercrime Trend Cases rose from 53,000 (2021) → 66,000 (2022) → 86,400 (2023) Karnataka’s Share >25% pre-pandemic in 2019, dipped during 2020–2022, surged in 2023 (>70% of 66D cases) Section […]
Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries
Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts 1. Microplastics 2. Bioaccumulation & Trophic Transfer 3. Estuarine Ecosystems Key Findings of the Study Aspect Observation Sample Studied 251 fish across 9 species (finfish and shellfish) from various depths in Mandovi estuary Microplastic Particles Found 4,871 total; 3,369 plastic polymers (19 types) Source of Pollution […]