Current Affairs Quiz 19 December 2025
Q1.Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Q1. (B) Explanation: Q2. Which of the following Indian States share a land boundary with Bangladesh? Select the correct answer using the code below: A. 1, […]
Current Affairs 19 December 2025
Content DHRUV64 Indigenous Microprocessor Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology What is DHRUV64? Why Microprocessors Matter Strategically What Do DHRUV64’s Specifications Mean? Capability Assessment Comparative Perspective India’s Indigenous Processor Ecosystem DHRUV64 is not standalone, but part of a broader pipeline: Processor Institution Use Case SHAKTI IIT Madras Strategic & […]
SHANTI BILL
Introduction : In India, Nuclear energy currently accounts for only a small share of power generation, contributing to about 3% in 2024-25. To address this, the government has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. Against this backdrop, the SHANTI Bill seeks to reform the legal framework governing the […]
India’s Coal Challenge : Lessons From Chile
Introduction : Recently, COP-30 of the UNFCCC was concluded in Belem, Brazil. With it, the global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence has intensified. India, which relies heavily on coal for electricity and employment, now faces increasing pressure to align with global climate goals while ensuring energy security. In this context, Chile’s coal […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 December 2025
Content Replacing MGNREGA: Constitutional, Federal and Social Implications Why in News? Relevance Practice Question MGNREGA represented a partial realisation of Article 41 of the Constitution. Critically examine whether the proposed replacement undermines the constitutional vision of economic democracy.(250 Words) MGNREGA: Constitutional & Legal Foundations (Basics) Constitutional Basis Constituent Assembly Debate MGNREGA (2005) was the closest […]
PIB Summaries 19 December 2025
Content Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission – Gramin) Why in News? Relevance What is the Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025? Historical Background: Evolution of Rural Employment Policy Phase-wise Evolution Inference MGNREGA: Achievements and Structural Limits Major Achievements Structural Problems Identified Conclusion Why a New […]
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the complete schedule for civil services and other exams through the official calendar. UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF was published on May 15, 2025, at the official website, i.e. upsc.gov.in. It comprises the notification dates, the last date to apply, and the schedule of all the exams […]
Static Quiz 19 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. Which of the following is/are constitutional bod(ies)? A) 1 and 2 only B) 1, 2 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer: B Explanation: Election Commission (Art 324), Finance Commission (Art 280), NCST (Art 338A) are constitutional. CVC is statutory under CVC Act, 2003. Q2. […]
UNEA-7 (United Nations Environment Assembly-7)
Why is it in News? Relevance What is UNEA? UNEA-7 at a Glance Adopted Dropped / Diluted Leadership Transition Analytical Assessment Achievements Shortcomings Global Significance Way Forward Conclusion UNEA-7 adopted 11 resolutions advancing cooperation on minerals, reefs and chemicals, but lingering divisions over deep-sea protection, environmental crime and UNEP’s authority exposed the limits of current […]
India–Oman Free Trade Agreement
Why is it in News? Relevance What is an FTA / CEPA? India–Oman Economic Snapshot Why Oman Matters Strategically for India? Strategic Economic Gains for India Strategic Economic Gains for Oman How This Fits India’s FTA Strategy ? Risks & Challenges Analytical Takeaway Conclusion The India–Oman CEPA aims to deepen trade, investment and energy cooperation […]