Static Quiz 19 July 2025 (Medieval History)
Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2025
Current Affairs 18 July 2025
Content : Temple entry cannot be denied based on caste in a country governed by rule of law: Madras HC Core Judgment Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice , Fundamental Rights) Key Judicial Observations Legal & Constitutional Context Social & Historical Value Additions Why It Matters How is China leading the green energy sector? Context : […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 July 2025
Content : Language and the Idea of India Core Issue: Language imposition vs. linguistic pluralism — The article critiques the top-down approach to promoting Hindi (or any language) over others in India’s multilingual context, arguing that it undermines India’s democratic and cultural diversity. Relevance : GS 1(Indian Society ) , GS 2(Constitution – Federalism , […]
PIB Summaries 18 July 2025
Content : Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards Introduction & Background Relevance : GS 1(Indian Society ) , GS 2 ( Governance & Policy Implementation ) Top Awards & Recognitions Special Category Winners Promising Clean Cities New Initiatives Launched Framework Enhancements Presidential Address – Key Messages Impact & Vision Other Notables Complex greenhouse gas dynamics in the […]
Static Quiz 18 July 2025 (Ancient History)
Green’ power capacity outpaces thermal, but storage woes weigh on grid stability
India’s Key Milestone Relevance : GS 3(Energy and Environment) Installed Capacity (in GW) Year Thermal Large Hydro Renewables Non-Fossil Share June 2015 191.26 42.62 35.78 30.4% June 2020 230.90 45.7 87.67 37.8% June 2025 242.04 49.38 184.62 50.1% Thermal Still Dominates Storage Capacity – Major Bottleneck Grid Instability Events Policy Measures Underway Strategic Implications
Study flags high summer ozone levels in big cities
Key Findings: Summer 2025 Ozone (O₃) Crisis Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Climate Change ) City-wise Breaches in Ozone Standards City Days O₃ exceeded standard (out of 92) Change vs 2024 Delhi 33 days — Bengaluru 45 days ↑ 29% Mumbai 32 days ↑ 42% Chennai 15 days ↑ (from 0) Kolkata 22 days (↓ from […]
Govt. Cracks Down on Dumping and Import Surges
Context To protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices, the Indian government has intensified scrutiny of import surges and dumping. Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy- Anti Dumping , Import, Export) Key Developments Static Concepts: Anti-Dumping & Import Surge Why It Matters? Anti-Dumping: Basics Anti-Dumping in India Objectives
Share of clean energy in electricity still below 30%
Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Energy and Environment) Installed Capacity vs. Actual Electricity Supply Historical Progress (2014–2024) Understanding Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) Technical & Structural Challenges Solutions and the Way Forward Expert Opinions Broader Implications