Current Affairs 03 November 2025
Content GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Details Key Features Significance Strategic & Security Dimensions Technological Dimensions Broader Context Challenges & Future Outlook Assam’s Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Ecological Significance Conservation Context Ramsar Convention Overview Significance of Ramsar Designation Broader Linkages Tri-Services Exercise […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 November 2025
Content The vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Question : Constitutional & Institutional Basis Gram Sabha – Cornerstone of Participatory Democracy Why the Gram Sabha Isn’t Aspirational ? Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), 2025 – Key Features Planned Expansion (Phase 2) Pedagogical & Civic Significance Broader Democratic Implications Challenges […]
PIB Summaries 03 November 2025
Content National Beekeeping & Honey Mission Why in News? Relevance GS-3 (Economy, Agriculture, Environment): GS-2 (Governance): GS-1 (Society): Introduction & Background Objectives Three Mini Missions Progress & Achievements (As of March 2025) Major Honey Producing States Institutional & Implementation Framework Level Key Bodies Functions National Level Mission/PMU, GC/NLSC, PA&MC, EC, PAC Coordination, policy direction, project […]
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