Current Affairs Quiz 27 October 2025
Q1. Recently, a state government announced a plan to levy a “Green Cess” on outstation vehicles entering its territory to combat rising vehicular pollution and fund green infrastructure. Which of the following states is implementing this initiative?a) Himachal Pradeshb) Uttarakhandc) Sikkimd) Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer: (b) Uttarakhand Explanation: Q2. As per the World Heritage Outlook […]
Current Affairs 27 October 2025
Content Uttarakhand’s Proposed ‘Green Cess’ on Outstation Vehicles Why in News Relevance Background and Context Key Features of the Green Cess Economic & Environmental Rationale National Parallels (India) State/City Measure Key Outcome Delhi NCR Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles Reduced entry of old diesel trucks, improved AQI marginally Himachal Pradesh Green Fee on […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2025
Content The contours of constitutional morality Why in News ? Relevance Practice Questions The Classical Relationship: Law and Morality The Indian Position: Law Reflecting Moral Evolution Rise of the Idea of “Constitutional Morality” Understanding Constitutional Morality Key Judicial Landmarks Case Year Core Idea / Holding S.P. Gupta v. Union of India 1981 Justice Venkataramiah: Violation […]
PIB Summaries 27 October 2025
Content Classical Languages of India Background and Context Relevance Key Update (October 2024) Significance of Classical Language Status Criteria for Recognition (Defined by Ministry of Culture; approved by Union Cabinet) Expansion of Linguistic Heritage (2024 Additions) (A) Marathi (B) Pali (C) Prakrit (D) Assamese (E) Bengali Institutional Framework for Promotion (A) Nodal Body (B) Centres […]
Static Quiz 27 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. The Biosphere Reserve Network in India is managed by:(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change(b) Ministry of Agriculture(c) Wildlife Institute of India(d) Forest Survey of India Answer: (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeExplanation: Q2. Which of the following is true about National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), India? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) […]
PRATIBHA SETU PORTAL & ROZGAR MELAS
Why in News ? Relevance Pratibha Setu Portal UPSC Context Rozgar Melas Policy Rationale Political & Social Significance Data & Facts Key Takeaways
Why SC flagged execution petitions
Why in News Relevance What is an Execution Petition? Data & Facts: Pendency Statistics Reasons for Delays Special Focus: Partition & Property Cases Judicial Responses Implications Key Takeaways
Makhanomics
Why in News Relevance Background Nutritional & Commercial Potential Challenges in the Industry Government Initiatives Economic & Social Impact Political Context Data & Facts Key Challenges Ahead
EC warns parties against misuse of AI-generated content during elections
Why in News ? Relevance Background Core Objectives of the Advisory Key Guidelines for Political Parties Context of Use Technical Challenges Data & Facts Significance Key Challenges Ahead
Gyan Bharatam Mission to ink pact with institutes
Why in News Relevance Background Launch and Institutional Framework Core Objectives Key Components Vertical Activities Institutional Role Survey & Cataloguing Identification, listing, and metadata creation Institutes & cluster centres Conservation & Capacity Building Restoration, preservation labs, training programs Technical institutions Technology & Digitisation Scanning, metadata tagging, cloud storage NIC, CDAC support expected Linguistics & Translation […]