Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2025
Current Affairs 20 August 2025
Content Saltwater Crocodile Population Recovery in Sundarbans Basic Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Population Assessment Results (2025) Direct Sighting Data Dramatic Year-over-Year Growth (2024 vs 2025) Category 2024 2025 Increase Adults 71 125 76% Juveniles 41 88 115% Hatchlings 2 23 1,050% Total 114 236 107% Key Significance Survey Methodology Conservation History and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 August 2025
Content A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ Basic Context Relevance : GS 1(History- Post Independent India), GS 3(Agriculture) , GS 4(Personalities) Practice Question : “The Green Revolution under M.S. Swaminathan’s leadership represents India’s most successful atmanirbhar experiment in the post-independence era. However, its lessons remain largely unimplemented in contemporary scientific […]
PIB Summaries 20 August 2025
Content The Solar Surge: India’s Bold Leap Toward a Net Zero Future Basic Context & Global Position Solar Capacity Breakdown (July 2025) Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security , Environment and Ecology) Geographic Distribution & High-Potential States Manufacturing Capacity Revolution Government Policy Support Major Government Initiatives PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana PM-KUSUM Scheme Solar Parks […]
Static Quiz 20 August 2025 (Schemes)
How a Future Indian President was Inspired
Basic Background Relevance: GS 1(History ) Conditions in Ireland (Early 20th Century) Giri’s Activism in Dublin Key Influences on Giri Political Repercussions Indo-Irish Parallels Broader Analysis Contemporary Relevance
Creamy Layer in OBC Reservation
Basic Concepts Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Social Issues) Indra Sawhney Judgment (1992) DoPT Guidelines (Post-1993) Issues in Implementation Current Proposal: “Equivalence” Aim → uniform criteria across ministries, PSUs, universities, and states. Likely Beneficiaries Broader Analysis Policy & Political Dimensions Comparative Insights (Global) Way Forward
Ethanol Blending in Petrol
Context and Policy Goals Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Science and Technology) Scientific Basis of Ethanol Energy Efficiency of Ethanol vs Petrol Vehicle Impact – Scientific Concerns Environmental & Emission Effects Maintenance and Cost Concerns International Experience Science-Driven Challenges for India Scientific Verdict Way Forward
Toll collection practices in India
Basics of Toll Collection Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Problems in Current Tolling Regime Key PAC Recommendations Global Comparisons India’s perpetual tolling model is more revenue-driven than service-driven. Science & Economics of Tolling Way Forward: Suggested Reforms
Nominated Members in Legislatures
Constitutional Provisions: Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Constitution) Union Territories with Assemblies Case Law & Judicial Rulings Current Controversy: J&K Why It Matters Way Forward: How Should Nominations Be Done? Bottom Line: