Static Quiz 03 November 2025 (Art & Culture)
Q1.Which of the following is the earliest known example of Buddhist rock-cut architecture in India?a) Karle Cavesb) Barabar Cavesc) Ajanta Cavesd) Ellora Caves Correct Answer: (b) Barabar Caves Explanation: Q2. Assertion (A): Early Buddhist art was predominantly aniconic.Reason (R): The depiction of Buddha in human form was considered disrespectful in early Buddhist philosophy. a) Both […]
Climate Crisis and the Abandonment of India’s Sanitation Workers
Why in News ? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance & Social Justice): GS-3 (Environment): GS-1 (Society): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal and Institutional Framework 1. Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 2. Supreme Court Directives (2014 & 2025) 3. NAMASTE Scheme (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem, 2023) 4. Occupational Safety, Health […]
Mohanlal Case and Cracks in India’s Wildlife Law
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Environment): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal Framework 1. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: 2. Ivory Ban: Chronology of Events Key Legal and Procedural Issues 1. Gazette Publication Requirement: 2. Retrospective Regularisation: 3. Violation of Equality Before Law (Article 14): 4. Administrative Mala Fide: High Court’s Verdict (2025) […]
Anti-GM activists question advantages of ICAR’s two gene-edited rice varieties
Why in News? Relevance : GS-3 (Science & Technology): GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Environment & Agriculture): Basic Concepts 1. Genetic Modification (GM) vs Genome Editing (GE): 2. ICAR’s Role: About the Two Varieties 1. Pusa DST-1 (IET 32043): 2. DRR Dhan 100 “Kamala” (IET 32072): Allegations by the Coalition for a GM-Free India 1. Data Contradictions: […]
India pushes FTA talks with Chile
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Economy & Science-Tech): GS-3 (Environment): Context Background of India–Chile & India–Peru Engagements Strategic and Economic Rationale 1. Securing Critical Minerals: 2. Countering China’s Dominance: 3. Trade Diversification Strategy: Critical Minerals in Focus Mineral Strategic Use Key Supplier (LatAm) Lithium EV batteries, energy storage Chile, Argentina Copper […]
Decoding India’s projected GDP
Why in News? Relevance : GS-3 (Economy): GS-2 (Polity & Governance): Basic Concepts 1. What is GDP? 2. How GDP is Calculated in USD Terms: India’s Growth Record (Historical Perspective) Period Nominal GDP CAGR Rupee Depreciation CAGR Implied Growth Outcome Past 25 years (2000–2024) 11.9% 2.7% India could reach $55.9 trillion by 2048 Past 11 […]
Indian Railways to Patronise ‘Aabhar’ Online Store
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Economy): GS-1 (Culture): Basic Concept Key Objectives Institutional Linkages Significance Challenges Other Initiatives
Current Affairs Quiz 01 November 2025
Q1. The recently launched ‘Aabhar’ Online Store is primarily associated with which of the following objectives? a) Selling agricultural produce from FPOs directly to consumersb) Enabling online railway ticket bookings for foreign touristsc) Promoting locally made handicrafts and souvenirs through GeMd) Providing digital education content for school students Answer: c) Explanation: ‘Aabhar’ is an e-commerce […]
Current Affairs 01 November 2025
Content Indian Railways to Patronise ‘Aabhar’ Online Store Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Economy): GS-1 (Culture): Basic Concept Key Objectives Institutional Linkages Significance Challenges Other Initiatives Decoding India’s projected GDP Why in News? Relevance : GS-3 (Economy): GS-2 (Polity & Governance): Basic Concepts 1. What is GDP? 2. How GDP is Calculated […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2025
Content The case for a board of peace and sustainable security Why in News ? Relevance : Practice Question: Context and Current Crisis The Structural Flaw Core Argument Legal Basis for Reform Proposal: Board of Peace and Sustainable Security (BPSS) Purpose: Nature: Functions of BPSS Composition & Representation Concept of “Sustainable Security” Style of Functioning […]