Current Affairs Quiz 08 November 2025
Q1. The Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) 2025 report, highlighting India’s progress towards a $30 trillion economy, was released by which institution?a) Asian Development Bankb) NITI Aayogc) Reserve Bank of Indiad) World Bank Answer: d) World BankExplanation: The World Bank released the FSA report under the IMF–World Bank Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), evaluating India’s financial […]
Current Affairs 08 November 2025
Content Experts Bat for Increasing Carbon Sequestration of Soil, Prioritising Endemic Trees Why in News? Relevance : GS 3 – Environment & Sustainable Development Background Key Highlights Key Data Points Significance Challenges Way Forward Boost Financial Sector Reforms to Secure $30 Trillion Economy Goal Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Economy Background Key Findings […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 November 2025
Content Maoist Insurgency is Dying, Now Tackle Its Causes Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Maoist Insurgency in India Present Status (2025) Causes of Decline Persistent Structural Causes Despite military success, root socio-economic causes remain unresolved: Core Argument by article Governance & Policy Recommendations Key Data Points Indicator Region/Source Statistic LWE-affected districts MHA (2025) […]
PIB Summaries 08 November 2025
Content National Social Assistance Programme Why in News ? Relevance Background Objectives Components (Five Sub-Schemes) Sub-Scheme Beneficiaries Central Assistance Key Details Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) Elderly (60+) BPL ₹200/month (60–79 yrs), ₹500 (80+ yrs) States may add top-up (₹50–₹5700); avg ₹1100/month Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) Widows (40–79 yrs) […]
Static Quiz 08 November 2025 (Polity)
Q1. Which of the following duties is not explicitly mentioned in Article 51A?a) Protecting the environmentb) Abiding by the Constitutionc) Paying taxes honestlyd) Striving towards excellence Correct Answer: (c) Explanation: Q2. Which of the following statements is correct about the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?a) It examines CAG reports after being laid in Parliament.b) It is […]
Global Warming Intensifies Despite La Niña Effects
Why in News ?? Relevance GS-1 (Geography): GS-3 (Environment): Key Data and Findings (WMO Report 2025) Oceanic and Atmospheric Indicators Regional & Temporal Trends Scientific & Policy Implications Long-Term Climate Trends
U.S. Nuclear Testing Debate and the Future of Global Non-Proliferation
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Security): Nuclear Testing and Treaties Key Treaties and Legal Framework Global Nuclear Arsenals (2025, Source: Federation of American Scientists) Country Estimated Warheads Status Russia 4,309 De-ratified CTBT; new delivery systems tested U.S. 3,708 Subcritical tests continue China ~1,000 Rapid buildup; new silos at Xinjiang France 290 No […]
Electoral Nomination Process and Democratic Safeguards
Why in News? A recent case from Dadra and Nagar Haveli municipal council elections (2025) highlighted arbitrary rejection of a candidate’s nomination without a hearing or verification, exposing flaws in India’s nomination scrutiny system under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951. Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): The Nomination Process Core Issue Recent Examples of Nomination Rejection Year Case Reason […]
15 Ophthalmologists per Million Indians
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Social Justice – Health): GS-3 (S&T and Economy): Basic Context 1. What is Ophthalmology? 2. Global Target – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Key Findings of AIIMS Study (2025) Indicator Data Institutes surveyed 7,901 Eye care beds per million population 74 Ophthalmologists (secondary + tertiary levels) 20,944 Optometrists 17,849 […]
Give Reason for Arrest in All Offences
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): Constitutional and Legal Framework 1. Constitutional Safeguards (Article 21 & 22) 2. Statutory Provisions The Current Judgment (2025) Core Ruling Key Observations Significance 1. Strengthening Rule of Law 2. Accountability in Law Enforcement 3. Protecting Personal Liberty Relation to Previous Judgments Case Year Key Principle DK Basu […]