Current Affairs Quiz 20 December 2025
Q1. With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. All ThreeD. None Q1. (A)Explanation: Q2. Antariksh Prayogshala initiative has been launched by which of the following bodies? A. ISROB. Department of Science & TechnologyC. IN-SPACeD. Antrix Corporation Q2. […]
Current Affairs 20 December 2025
Content Bureau of Port Security (BoPS): Strengthening India’s Maritime Security Architecture Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security & Infrastructure Why Port Security Matters What is the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)? Key Functions of BoPS 1. Regulatory & Oversight Role 2. Intelligence & Information Management 3. Cybersecurity Focus 4. Risk-based […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 December 2025
Content India’s Pollution Crisis Is Also About Inclusion Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question Understanding Air Pollution Core Argument of the Editorial Pollution and Inequality: How? 1. Private Solutions, Public Failure 2. Normalisation of Exposure Evidence Gap Highlighted Governance Failure Dimension Environmental Justice Perspective Ethical & Social Implications Way Forward The Significance of […]
PIB Summaries 20 December 2025
Content Crafted in India, Delivered Globally: Exports Powered by Trade Agreements Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Economy Understanding India’s Export Framework Snapshot: India’s Export Performance (Nov 2024–Nov 2025) Composition of Export Growth Merchandise vs Services Sector-wise Drivers of Growth Labour-intensive & Traditional Strengths Knowledge & Value-added Sectors Strategic Manufacturing Market Diversification: […]
Static Quiz 20 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. The Finance Commission is constituted: A) Every five years or earlier if the President deems necessary B) At the end of every tenth year C) Annually along with the Union Budget D) Only when recommended by the Parliament Correct Answer: A Explanation: Article 280(1) mandates the President to constitute Finance Commission after every five […]
India–Oman CEPA Agreement
Why is it in News? Basics: What is a CEPA? Key Provisions of India–Oman CEPA 1. Market Access – Goods Oman → India India → Oman 2. Trade in Services (High Relevance for India) 3. Investment & Business Facilitation India–Oman Trade Snapshot (Data-driven) Composition of Trade (2024–25) India’s Key Exports India’s Key Imports Strategic Significance for India 1. Economic […]
Bharat Stage–VI (BS-VI) Emission Norms
Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Environment & Ecology , Science & Techology What are Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Norms? What is BS-VI? How to Identify a BS-VI Vehicle? What Changed from BS-IV to BS-VI? 1. Emission Limits (Diesel Cars) 2. Emission Limits (Petrol Cars) 3. Fuel Quality 4. Advanced Technologies Why Are […]
Securities Market Code Bill 2025
Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Polity & Governance What is the Securities Market Code Bill, 2025? Rationale for the Bill Key Provisions of the Bill 1. Consolidation of Securities Laws 2. Expansion of SEBI Board 3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure 4. Decriminalisation of Minor Violations 5. Civil Penalties Framework 6. […]
IDF Diabetes Atlas 2025
Why is it in News? Relevance GS II – Social Justice & Health GS III – Human Capital & Development What is the IDF Diabetes Atlas? Key Global Findings (Data-driven) 1. Scale of the Epidemic Diabetes growth is structural, not cyclical. 2. Income-Level Distribution 3. Urban–Rural Divide Country-wise Diabetes Load (Top 10 Focus) 2024 Rankings 2050 Projections Why […]
Retired judges don’t want to sit as junior ad hoc judges
Why is it in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Constitution GS II – Governance Scale of the Problem (Data) Constitutional Basics: Article 224A Supreme Court’s Intervention Why Is the Uptake Poor? 1. Hierarchy & Bench Dynamics 2. Institutional Culture 3. Administrative Inertia Critical Assessment of Article 224A as a Solution Strengths Limitations Structural Causes of […]