Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 2 – International Relations• India’s stance on Paris Agreement architecture and CBDR principle• Role in Global South, BASIC, and LMDC groups• Climate negotiations and geopolitical divide on climate finance• COP30 (Belém, Brazil) – agenda, expectations, and equity debate GS 3 – Environment• Implementation of NDCs and long-term low-emission strategies• Climate adaptation, mitigation, and finance mechanisms• Role of domestic policies aligned with […]
What’s the status of the rare earth hypothesis?
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Science & Technology• Exoplanet discovery missions – JWST, Kepler, TRAPPIST-1• Rare Earth Hypothesis (Ward & Brownlee) – planetary habitability factors• Role of astrophysics, geology, and biology in astrobiology research• Technological advancements in telescope instrumentation and data analytics GS 1 – Geography (Universe & Earth Systems)• Earth’s uniqueness and conditions supporting life• Relevance of planetary evolution and habitability in Earth […]
Why do astronauts wear pressurised suits?
Relevance: GS 3 – Science & Technology (Space Technology) • Human spaceflight safety systems – pressure, oxygen, and temperature regulation • Gaganyaan mission and indigenous crew module development • Collaboration with Russia (Sokol KV-2 suit technology) • Physics behind decompression, Boyle’s law, and vacuum effects on human body • Space suit design as application of materials and life-support engineering Why is wearing IVA […]
India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024
Why in News? Significance: Highlights India’s development–climate paradox — rapid industrial growth versus equity-based emission responsibility. Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Climate Change• Global emission trends and India’s emission profile (sector-wise)• Climate finance, carbon intensity, and sustainable development trade-offs• Policies: NDCs, National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), Mission LiFE• Role of renewables, hydrogen, and EVs in emission reduction• Carbon markets and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 November 2025
Q1. The primary reason astronauts wear pressurised suits in space is to:a) Protect against micrometeoroid impactsb) Compensate for the absence of atmospheric pressurec) Prevent radiation exposure from the Sund) Maintain body temperature in cold environments(Correct answer: b)Explanation:Pressurised suits maintain internal body pressure in vacuum conditions, preventing ebullism (boiling of body fluids), hypoxia, and tissue expansion. […]
Current Affairs 12 November 2025
Content India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 Why in News? Significance: Highlights India’s development–climate paradox — rapid industrial growth versus equity-based emission responsibility. Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Climate Change• Global emission trends and India’s emission profile (sector-wise)• Climate finance, carbon intensity, and sustainable development trade-offs• Policies: NDCs, National Action Plan on […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 November 2025
Content Exploited workers, a labour policy’s empty promises Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Question: Context and Ground Reality Core Provisions of Draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 Claimed Objectives Major Concerns and Critiques a. Digital Exclusion b. Informalisation & Labour Rights c. Union & Collective Bargaining d. Gender Equity Gaps e. Implementation Deficit Constitutional and […]
PIB Summaries 12 November 2025
Content Redefining India’s Highways Why in News ? Relevance Context and Scale Digital Tolling Revolution a) FASTag & NETC System b) Revised Tolling Rules (Nov 2025) c) Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling Rajmargyatra App — Citizen-Centric Highway Interface NHAI One — Internal Digital Backbone GIS & PM Gati Shakti Integration Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) a) […]
Static Quiz 12 November 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Consider the following statements on Disinflation: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (a) Only one Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on Core Inflation: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All […]
State Governments Driving Welfare Amid Central Cuts
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance & Welfare Schemes• Centre–State fiscal relations and cooperative federalism• Role of Finance Commission and GST Council in devolution• Cesses, surcharges, and declining central transfers• States as drivers of welfare and social sector investment• Human capital formation through education, health, and social protection GS 3 – Economy & […]