India’s metro network and ridership quadrupled in the last decade
Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Evolution Leading Metro Systems (Operational Length, 2025) City Network Length (km) Daily Ridership (approx.) Delhi 394 65 lakh Bengaluru (Namma Metro) 96 10 lakh Mumbai 80.2 8.5 lakh Kolkata 74 6 lakh Hyderabad 69.2 4.7 lakh Chennai 54 3.19 lakh Pune 33.2 2.18 lakh Fare Structure & Economics […]
Current Affairs 29 October 2025
Content India’s metro network and ridership quadrupled in the last decade Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Evolution Leading Metro Systems (Operational Length, 2025) City Network Length (km) Daily Ridership (approx.) Delhi 394 65 lakh Bengaluru (Namma Metro) 96 10 lakh Mumbai 80.2 8.5 lakh Kolkata 74 6 lakh Hyderabad 69.2 4.7 lakh Chennai […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 October 2025
Content Relief, rehabilitation Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Historical Context India’s Cyclone Geography Causes for East Coast Vulnerability Current Preparedness Framework Recent Successes Continuing Challenges Technological and Policy Innovations Way Forward Conclusion India’s east coast, though historically the epicentre of cyclonic destruction, has emerged as a global model of disaster preparedness. From the […]
PIB Summaries 29 October 2025
Content Elderly in India Definition and Demographic Overview Relevance Regional Demographic Patterns Drivers of Ageing Key Challenges Faced by the Elderly Health Economic Social Digital Divide Infrastructure Legal and Policy Framework Constitutional Basis Key Legislations Institutional Framework Major Government Schemes for Elderly Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Integrated Programme for Senior […]
Static Quiz 29 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements about seed dormancy and migration: How many pairs are correctly matched? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) All four Answer: (b) Only twoExplanation: Q2. Which of the following are components of the detritus food chain? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) All […]
Twin Cyclonic Threats in the North Indian Ocean Region
Why in News ? Relevance: Meteorological Context Technical & Climatic Analysis Comparative Dynamics Feature Cyclone Montha (Bay of Bengal) Arabian Sea Depression Formation Date October 24, 2025 October 22, 2025 Status Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) Depression Wind Speed 90–110 km/hr 30–40 km/hr Landfall Forecast Near Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) Moving towards Gujarat coast SST Influence 30–31°C […]
PM-SHRI Schools Scheme and Kerala’s Policy Reversal
Why in News ? Relevance Background of PM-SHRI Scheme Core Objectives Reasons for Policy Reversal National Context — Other States Policy Implications Criticisms and Challenges
India’s per capita income to cross $5000 by 2031
Why in News ? Relevance Key Data & Projections Indicator 2023 2031 (Projected) Per Capita Income (USD) 2,729 5,242 Share of Upper-Middle Income Households 11% (2010) 24% (2035) Non-essential Spending Share 1950s: <20% Now: ~60% Premium Product Growth 2–3× faster than mass market Top 20% Households Hold ~85% of savings, drive consumption Relevant Keywords Structural […]
Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?
Why in News Relevance Basic Context Current Issue: Linguistic Extinction Trend Survey Insights (Jammu Region) Findings: Dimensions Policy Dimension Socio-Economic Dimension Generational Dimension Keywords Explained Term Explanation Eighth Schedule List of 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution (Article 344(1) & 351) for promotion and representation. Endangered Language A language at risk of falling out […]
SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States
Why in News? Relevance: Basic Context Key Features of SIR 2.0 (2025) Administrative & Political Context Legal & Constitutional Basis Provision Relevance Article 324 Empowers ECI for conduct and supervision of elections. RPA, 1950 (Sections 14–23) Deals with preparation and revision of electoral rolls. RPA, 1951 Governs conduct of elections, corrupt practices, and disqualification. Article […]