Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 November 2025
Content Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Economy GS 2 & GS3 – Health Practice Questions India’s Food Safety Architecture Street Food Sector: Structural Concerns Scale of the Public Health Problem Why Street Food Becomes High-Risk ? Packaged Foods: Why They […]
PIB Summaries 24 November 2025
Content Code on Social Security, 2020: Towards Universal and Inclusive Social Protection Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Indian Economy What is the Code on Social Security, 2020? Objectives Structural Features of the Code A. Pro-Worker Reforms Gratuity for Fixed Term Employees Gig & Platform Worker Coverage […]
Static Quiz 24 November 2025 (Polity)
Q1. Consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (a) Only one Explanation: Q2. With reference to impeachment of the President, consider the following: How many are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (b) Only twoExplanation: Q3. The […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 November 2025
Q1.Which of the following reflect structural advantages of labour code consolidation? a) One onlyb) Two onlyc) Three onlyd) All Four Correct Answer: d) Explanation:• Consolidation into 4 Codes institutionalises uniformity and reduces fragmentation of 29 laws.• Predictability improves due to standardised definitions, thresholds, and compliance norms.• Digitised compliance → fewer physical inspections → reduction in […]
Current Affairs 22 November 2025
Content Centre notifies four new Labour Codes Why Is It in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Policy, Labour Regulation GS 3 – Economy, Growth, Employment What Are the Four Labour Codes? Purpose of Codification 1. Code on Wages, 2019 Core Provisions Pros Criticisms Scholars: Prof. Ravi Srivastava notes wage definition may raise compliance costs, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 November 2025
Content Environment Responsibility Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography & Society GS 2 – Governance & Policy GS 3 – Environment, Ecology & Economy Practice Question What are Green Belts? Why Green Belts Matter (Scientific Evidence)? Why the Current Relaxation Trend Is Problematic? Global Parallels Are Misleading (Ecological Calibration Needed) On-site […]
Static Quiz 22 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1.The first country to mandate EIA legally was:a) Indiab) Canadac) United Statesd) SwedenAnswer: (c) United StatesExplanation: EIA began under the US National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 1969; global benchmark for impact-based decision-making. Q2. EIA in India is notified under:a) Wildlife Protection Actb) Environment (Protection) Actc) Biological Diversity Actd) Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) ActAnswer: […]
PIB Summaries 22 November 2025
Content India’s Labour Reforms: Simplification, Security, and Sustainable Growth Why is it in News? Relevance: Four Labour Codes Rationale Code on Wages, 2019 Core Aim: Universal and fair wage system across sectors. Key Provisions Benefits Concerns Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Core Aim: Balance flexibility for industry with worker protection. Key Provisions Benefits Concerns Code on […]
Mount Semeru Eruption
Why is it in News? Relevance What causes volcanic eruptions? Why are some eruptions explosive and others gentle? a) Low-viscosity magma (runny/thin) → Gentle eruptions b) High-viscosity magma (thick/sticky) → Explosive eruptions Why Semeru is so explosive? Indonesia’s Volcanic Vulnerability Overview A. Causes of volcanic eruptions B. Types of volcanic eruptions C. Hazard profile of […]
Indigenous Gene Editing Tool (Birsa-101)
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-2 (Health, Governance) GS-3 (Science & Technology) GS-1 (Society) What Is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Basics of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing What is CRISPR-Cas9? Indian Improvement What Is Birsa-101 Gene Therapy? Mechanism How it differs from Casgevy (US therapy) Feature Birsa-101 (India) Casgevy (US/UK) Strategy Corrects the original mutation Increases […]