What will power AI data centres?
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: India’s Power Demand Trends Why India Needs Data Centres Power Demand from AI Data Centres Data Centre Hubs: Global and Indian Global India Powering the AI Era: Energy Mix Options Renewables Natural Gas & Green Hydrogen Emerging Alternatives Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – The Key Innovation Global Investment & […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 October 2025
Q1.Which of the following are key advantages of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) over conventional large reactors? Select the correct answer:a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only Explanation: Q2.Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated in the memory of which national leader? […]
Current Affairs 31 October 2025
Content What will power AI data centres? Why in News ? Relevance: Background: India’s Power Demand Trends Why India Needs Data Centres Power Demand from AI Data Centres Data Centre Hubs: Global and Indian Global India Powering the AI Era: Energy Mix Options Renewables Natural Gas & Green Hydrogen Emerging Alternatives Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2025
Content Sardar Patel should be Amrit Kaal’s guiding spirit Context & Background Relevance : GS-1 (Modern Indian History): GS-2 (Governance & Polity): GS-4 (Ethics & Integrity): Practice Question Sardar Patel: Historical Context Patel’s Vision of National Integration Data Fact: Administrative and Political Philosophy Economic and Institutional Contributions Relevance in Amrit Kaal (2022–2047) Statue of Unity: […]
PIB Summaries 31 October 2025
Content Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Why in News? Relevance Concept and Rationale Constitutional and Institutional Context Alignment with NEP 2020 Institutional Partners Ministry/Department Role Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) Lead implementing body and policy guidance Department of School Education & Literacy (MoE) School-level integration and curricular alignment Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Inclusion of […]
Static Quiz 31 October 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Current Account of the Balance of Payments: Which of the statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) All three Answer: (a) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation: Q2. Which of the following are functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? […]
Debt of States
Why in News? Relevance Conceptual Basics What is State Debt? Key Measures: Legal and Policy Framework Provision / Committee Key Recommendations / Provisions FRBM Act, 2003 (and Amendments) Mandates fiscal discipline and debt targets for Centre & States. N.K. Singh FRBM Review Committee (2017) Recommended overall public debt ≤ 60% of GDP by 2023 (Centre 40%, States […]
Foreign Capital and Indian Banks
Why in News? Relevance Historical Context Why Foreign Investors are Interested ? Broader Economic Impact Risks and Concerns Policy and Regulatory Safeguards Conclusion
India’s Maritime Sector: Historic Transformation
Why in News? Relevance Background: Maritime Significance Key Announcements at the Conclave Major Achievements Highlighted Indicator Progress Achieved Port Capacity Doubled since 2014; JNPT now India’s largest container port. Inland Cargo Movement Increased by 700%, reflecting success of National Waterways policy. Global Recognition India’s ports rated among best in the developing world. Logistics Performance Index (World Bank) Significant improvement […]
How do cyclones form and how are they measured?
Why in News? Relevance What is a Cyclone? — Basic Definition Conditions Required for Cyclone Formation Stepwise Process of Cyclone Formation Structure of a Cyclone Feature Description Eye Central calm zone (20–50 km wide), lowest pressure, clear skies, sinking air. Eyewall Surrounds the eye; most intense winds & rainfall occur here. Rising convective towers dominate this zone. […]