Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Study Design & Coverage Key Findings Strategic & Operational Significance Key Data / Facts
HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Defence Manufacturing Transformation (2014–Present) HAL Production & Expansion Strategic Significance Key Data / Facts
Record rise in global CO2 concentrations
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding CO2 and Greenhouse Gases ? Trends and Record Increase Causes Behind Record Rise Global Temperature Context Implications and Challenges Key Data / Facts Parameter 2024 Value Trend / Notes CO2 concentration 423.1 ppm +2.9 ppm from 2023, +51.4 ppm since 1990 Global temp above pre-industrial 1.55°C First annual average […]
Where springs once sang, silence now echoes across the Eastern Himalayas
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Himalayan Springs ? Causes of Drying Springs Socio-Economic Impacts Environmental and Ecological Implications Policy & Governance Context Cultural and Human Security Implications Key Facts / Data Parameter Value / Observation Himalayan springs dried ~50% of total springs in IHR People dependent on spring water ~200 million across India Daily […]
SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Digital Arrest Scams Scope and Magnitude Legal & Institutional Framework Supreme Court’s Observations & Implications Preventive & Citizen Measures Data / Facts to Highlight
Current Affairs Quiz 18 October 2025
Q1. Digital Arrest Scams Which statement best differentiates digital arrest scams from traditional financial frauds?(a) Digital arrest scams exploit authority fear, not monetary greed.(b) They require sophisticated hacking infrastructure.(c) They operate primarily on dark web channels.(d) They involve physical impersonation of police officers. Correct Answer: (a)Explanation: Q2. HAL Nashik Expansion Consider the following statements about […]
Current Affairs 18 October 2025
Content SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Digital Arrest Scams Scope and Magnitude Legal & Institutional Framework Supreme Court’s Observations & Implications Preventive & Citizen Measures Data / Facts to Highlight Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year Why in News […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2025
Content From Deep Tech to Knowledge Power: India’s Path to Strategic Autonomy Why in News ? Relevance : Practice Question : Understanding Deep Tech India’s Deep-Tech Vision India’s R&D Investment Gap Indicator India China USA South Korea Japan R&D expenditure (% of GDP) 0.65% 2.4% 3.4% 4.9% 3.3% Annual R&D spend (approx.) $15B $600B+ $1T+ […]
PIB Summaries 18 October 2025
Content Flight of self-reliance: Inauguration of 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik Why in News ? Relevance: Context Significance of LCA Mk1A Significance of HTT-40 Defence Self-Reliance: Data & Achievements Strategic and Technological Context Operational Context – “Operation Sindoor” HAL Nashik Division: Legacy and Capabilities […]
Static Quiz 18 October 2025 (Economy)
Which of the following is considered a non-performing asset (NPA) in banking?(a) A loan that is repaid on time(b) An overdue loan on with interest or principal for 90 days or more(c) A loan fully backed by collateral of 100 crores or more(d) A government bond held by a bank Correct Answer: (b) A loan […]