Current Affairs Quiz 22 November 2025
Q1.Which of the following reflect structural advantages of labour code consolidation? a) One onlyb) Two onlyc) Three onlyd) All Four Correct Answer: d) Explanation:• Consolidation into 4 Codes institutionalises uniformity and reduces fragmentation of 29 laws.• Predictability improves due to standardised definitions, thresholds, and compliance norms.• Digitised compliance → fewer physical inspections → reduction in […]
Current Affairs 22 November 2025
Content Centre notifies four new Labour Codes Why Is It in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Policy, Labour Regulation GS 3 – Economy, Growth, Employment What Are the Four Labour Codes? Purpose of Codification 1. Code on Wages, 2019 Core Provisions Pros Criticisms Scholars: Prof. Ravi Srivastava notes wage definition may raise compliance costs, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 November 2025
Content Environment Responsibility Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography & Society GS 2 – Governance & Policy GS 3 – Environment, Ecology & Economy Practice Question What are Green Belts? Why Green Belts Matter (Scientific Evidence)? Why the Current Relaxation Trend Is Problematic? Global Parallels Are Misleading (Ecological Calibration Needed) On-site […]
Static Quiz 22 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1.The first country to mandate EIA legally was:a) Indiab) Canadac) United Statesd) SwedenAnswer: (c) United StatesExplanation: EIA began under the US National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 1969; global benchmark for impact-based decision-making. Q2. EIA in India is notified under:a) Wildlife Protection Actb) Environment (Protection) Actc) Biological Diversity Actd) Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) ActAnswer: […]
PIB Summaries 22 November 2025
Content India’s Labour Reforms: Simplification, Security, and Sustainable Growth Why is it in News? Relevance: Four Labour Codes Rationale Code on Wages, 2019 Core Aim: Universal and fair wage system across sectors. Key Provisions Benefits Concerns Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Core Aim: Balance flexibility for industry with worker protection. Key Provisions Benefits Concerns Code on […]
Mount Semeru Eruption
Why is it in News? Relevance What causes volcanic eruptions? Why are some eruptions explosive and others gentle? a) Low-viscosity magma (runny/thin) → Gentle eruptions b) High-viscosity magma (thick/sticky) → Explosive eruptions Why Semeru is so explosive? Indonesia’s Volcanic Vulnerability Overview A. Causes of volcanic eruptions B. Types of volcanic eruptions C. Hazard profile of […]
Indigenous Gene Editing Tool (Birsa-101)
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-2 (Health, Governance) GS-3 (Science & Technology) GS-1 (Society) What Is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Basics of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing What is CRISPR-Cas9? Indian Improvement What Is Birsa-101 Gene Therapy? Mechanism How it differs from Casgevy (US therapy) Feature Birsa-101 (India) Casgevy (US/UK) Strategy Corrects the original mutation Increases […]
Indian-born Cheetah Mukhi Gives Birth to Five Cubs
Why Is It in News? Relevance Project Cheetah Why Mukhi’s Birth Is Historically Significant A. First India-born cheetah to reproduce B. Proof of suitability of Indian habitats C. Wild reproduction despite early adversity Population Update Scientific and Conservation Significance A. Genetic viability B. Behavioural adaptation C. Indicator of ecological restoration Challenges still present Way Forward
Over 50% Cases Pending in Juvenile Justice Boards
Why Is It in News? Relevance What Are JJBs? Key Data (India Justice Report 2023) Pendency Vacancies & Institutional Weakness Weak Data Governance Inter-agency Coordination Failures Why the System is Failing ? Impact Way Forward
South Asia’s Air Pollution Crisis
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-1: Geography & Society GS-2: Governance GS-3: Environment What Was the 2024 India–Pakistan Smog? How Has Air Pollution Become Rampant Across South Asia? A. Shared Meteorology B. High Anthropogenic Emissions C. Rapid Urbanisation + Weak Governance D. Climate Change Feedback Loop E. Political–Administrative Fragmentation What Does the Greenpeace 2023 […]