Current Affairs 24 October 2025
Content How do monsoons affect Tamil Nadu? Why in News Relevance: Early Onset of Northeast Monsoon Urban Impacts Agricultural Impacts Role of Mullaperiyar Dam Compound Flood Risk Environmental & Health Risks Climate Change Factor Policy and Planning Implications Governance & Inter-State Coordination Way Forward Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining? Why in News Relevance: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 October 2025
Content Public Sector Vacancies in India and its Impacts CONTEXT Relevance: Practice Questions: MAGNITUDE OF THE CRISIS Youth Unemployment Vacancies Across Key Sectors Sector Vacancy Statistics Implications Education Kendriya & Navodaya Vidyalayas: 12,000+ vacancies; Central Universities: 25% posts vacant Compromises quality of education, teacher-student ratio, research output. R&D / Science & Technology ISRO, Sriharikota: >25% […]
PIB Summaries 24 October 2025
Content National Blockchain Framework Conceptual Foundations What is Blockchain? Governance Relevance Evolution Relevance: Typology of Blockchains Type Nature Control Ideal Use Public Fully open None Cryptocurrency, citizen transparency Private Permissioned Single org (Govt/Institution) Governance, financial systems Consortium Semi-decentralized Multiple orgs Supply chain, inter-agency coordination Hybrid Public + Private Selective openness Smart governance, regulatory monitoring Genesis […]
Static Quiz 24 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding protected areas in India: (a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2Explanation: Q2. With reference to the protected areas in India, consider the statements: How many statements are incorrect? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: […]
What EPFO Numbers Reveal
Why in News ? Relevance: Key Issue Data Insights from EPFO (2017–2025) 1. Withdrawals for Essential Needs Trend: Overview Employment Profile & Structural Concerns Implication: Causes for Frequent Withdrawals EPFO’s 2025 Proposal Broader Socio-Economic Implications Conclusion
India’s roadmap in solar and space physics
Context Relevance: Basics of Solar Phenomena Term Definition Key Fact Solar Flare Sudden massive explosion on sun; energy release from twisted magnetic fields Emits across radio, X-ray, gamma rays Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) Large plasma discharge from sun’s corona Can disrupt satellites, power grids Solar Wind Continuous outflow of charged particles from corona Interacts with […]
Centre proposes labelling of AI-generated and deepfake content on social media
Context Relevance: Key Provisions of the Draft Amendments Accountability of Government Officers Significance: Reduces arbitrary or unconstitutional use of content takedown powers; improves transparency and legal safeguards. AI Content Labelling Objective: Prevent misinformation, manipulation, and user deception, especially during elections or communal tensions. Compliance and Enforcement Expert Oversight Significance: Brings technical expertise to governance, ensuring rules are implementable and future-ready. Background […]
Great Green Wall in A.P. to save coastline from degradation
Context Relevance: Basics Term Explanation Great Green Wall A linear or contiguous forestation belt acting as an ecological shield against natural hazards. Coastal Degradation Loss of coastal land, soil erosion, salinization, and habitat destruction due to human activity, sea-level rise, and extreme events. Ecological Shield A natural barrier (trees, mangroves, vegetation) that reduces wind, wave, and storm surge […]
Women and ambient air pollution in India
Context Relevance: Basics Term Explanation Ambient Air Pollution Outdoor air pollution from vehicles, industries, power plants, dust, and other sources. Indoor Air Pollution Pollution inside homes due to burning of biomass, coal, and firewood, commonly in rural areas. PM2.5 Fine particulate matter (<2.5 μm) that penetrates lungs and bloodstream, causing cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. Vulnerable Groups Women […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 October 2025
Q1. How many of the following statements is/are correct? (a) Only One(b) Only Two(c) All Three(d) None Correct Answer: (b) Only TwoExplanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Women’s exposure is higher due to household chores and transport patterns. Statement 3 is incorrect; staying indoors does not protect fully due to indoor air pollution. Q2. […]