Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2025
Current Affairs 16 April 2025
Content : Retail inflation eases to 3.34%, lowest since 2019 Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Policy and Monetary Context Implications Implication: Inflation Management Monetary Policy & Growth Trade-off Sectoral Impact Broader Macroeconomic Linkage IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ monsoon Context : Relevance : GS 1(Geography) ,GS 3(Climate Change) Positive Implications Risks and Concerns Scientific […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 April 2025
Content: A proclamation of democracy in legislative process Context: The Supreme Court’s verdict in State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu marks a significant judicial intervention to uphold legislative supremacy and curb executive delays in the law-making process. Relevance: GS 2(Polity ,Constitution,Governance,Judiciary) Practice Question : The recent Supreme Court judgment in “State of […]
PIB Summaries 16 April 2025
Content: NITI Aayog launches Report on ‘Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential – India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector’ Context : India’s hand and power tools sector holds immense untapped potential in the global market. NITI Aayog’s latest report charts a strategic roadmap to boost exports to $25+ billion by 2035, transforming India into a global […]
Static Quiz 16 April 2025 (Environment)
Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities helps efficiency
Study Focus: The study explores how land-holding farmers in rural India, who engage in non-farming activities, experience improved labour efficiency on their farms. Relevance : GS 3 (Economic Development, Agriculture, and Science & Technology) Key Findings: Study Methodology: Role of Non-Farm Activities: Challenges: Recommendations: Implications for Farming: Conclusion: Non-farm activities, especially through migration or entrepreneurship, can […]
Miniature laser grown onto silicon chip could revolutionise computing
Scientists have successfully integrated lasers directly onto silicon wafers, marking a breakthrough in silicon photonics. This innovation promises faster, more energy-efficient data transmission and could revolutionize computing, particularly in data centers and quantum computing. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Revolutionizing Computing with Silicon Photonics: Background on Silicon Photonics: Challenges in Integrating Lasers with Silicon: Key […]
ASI seeks to shed new light on Dwarka through explorations
Context :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is undertaking new efforts to explore and study the submerged remains at Dwarka, Gujarat, a site of great cultural and historical significance. Relevance : GS 3 (Research and Development) Historical and Cultural Significance of Dwarka: Recent Fieldwork and Investigations: Previous Archaeological Findings (2005-2007): Specific Excavation near Dwarkadhish Temple (2007): Expansion of […]
How governmentality exacerbates the problem of farmers’ stubble burning
A study analyzes how governmentality and market failures exacerbate the issue of farmers’ stubble burning in India. It highlights how policies like MSP push farmers toward mono-cropping and unsustainable practices, with stubble burning seen as a survival tactic. Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development,Agriculture) Governmentality and Its Role in Exacerbating Stubble Burning: Neoliberal Policies and Market Failures: Farmers’ Perceptions and Government Policies: Market […]
How is spaceflight safety ensured?
ISRO is preparing for its first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, by implementing robust safety protocols across all mission phases. These draw from past global experiences like Apollo-1 and current best practices to ensure astronaut safety. Overall Safety Strategy Relevance : GS 3(Space ,Technology ) Launch Phase Safety a) On the Launchpad b) During Lift-off c) Abort Modes Orbit Phase Safety a) Crew & Service Module […]