Current Affairs Quiz 26 November 2025
Q1. As per AidData (2000–2023), which recipient category received the LARGEST share of Chinese lending? a) African LDCsb) BRI low-income countriesc) Middle-income Asian statesd) High-income economies Answer: d) High-income economies Explanation:High-income economies collectively received ~$943 billion, making them the largest beneficiary group. This reflects a major structural shift away from traditional low-income, BRI-focused lending. […]
Current Affairs 26 November 2025
Content China’s Global Lending Power Play Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Economy Basics: What is Chinese Global Lending? Key Data & Trends (2000–2023) Scale Top beneficiaries (country entities) Shift in beneficiary profile Decline in aid Sectoral pattern Structural Shift: From Aid Provider to Commercial Financier Earlier Model […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 November 2025
Content A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025 Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance / Social Justice GS2 – Polity / Law Reform GS1 – Society Practice Question Basics Conceptual Gaps in the Law Procedural Flaws Exposed by the Case Investigative and Evidentiary Challenges Inter-Institutional Blind Spot Institutional […]
PIB Summaries 26 November 2025
Content Hamara Samvidhan- Hamara Swabhiman Campaign Why in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance, Polity, Social Justice 26 November – Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) Basics Purpose Timeline Associated Scheme Objectives Major Components of the Campaign A.Sabko Nyay – Har Ghar Nyaya Aim: Grassroots access to justice. Key Elements B. Nav Bharat Nav Sankalp Aim: […]
Static Quiz 26 November 2025 (Ancient History)
Q1. Which of the following were common to both Harappa and Mohenjo-daro? How many are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) All three Correct Answer: (a) Only one Explanation: Q2. The Harappan script How many are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (a) Only one Explanation: […]
COP30 & Mutirão
Why is it in News? Relevance GS3 – Environment GS2 – Governance / International Relations What is Mutirão? Why is the Concept Symbolically Powerful? What Did COP30 Mean by a “Mutirão Approach”? Brazil framed mutirão as a governance method, not a slogan. Key elements: Essentially, mutirão = climate action as a continuous, participatory, community-driven process. Indigenous Angle — Why It Matters Relevance of Belém, […]
Hayli Gubbi volcano
Why is it in News? Relevance GS3 – Disaster Management GS1 – Geography Where is the Hayli Gubbi Volcano? Type of Volcano & Eruption Characteristics Path of Ash Transport (Atmospheric Science) Why Volcanic Ash is Dangerous for Aviation ? DGCA Advisory — Key Directives Impact on India Geological Significance Why Volcano Ash Can Travel to India ?
India’s first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare
Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance / Security GS3 – Internal and External Security What is a Mahe-class ASW Shallow Watercraft? Key Features Operational Role: Why is it Important? Strategic Significance Indigenisation Significance Tri-Service/Jointness Significance Technical-Operational Capabilities (Condensed) Broader Maritime Security Context
What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?
Why it is in news ? Relevance GS2 – Polity / Federalism GS2 – Governance Articles 200 and 201 Article 200 – Governor’s options on State Bills: Article 201 – President’s options on reserved Bills: Neither Article prescribes time limits. What was the Presidential reference? (14 questions) Supreme Court’s current opinion (Constitution Bench) a) Governor’s options and discretion b) Justiciability c) […]
1 doctor per 1000 population
Why it is in news ? Relevance GS2 – Health / Governance GS3 – Economy What is the claimed “WHO ratio”? What does WHO actually prescribe? WHO benchmarks: How did the 1:1,000 myth originate? Government’s use of the ratio (2015–2024) Result: What do global datasets show? Based on WHO’s National Health Workforce Accounts (NHWA): a) Doctors per […]