Current Affairs 18 October 2025
Content SC expresses ‘grave concern’ over rising digital arrest scams Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Digital Arrest Scams Scope and Magnitude Legal & Institutional Framework Supreme Court’s Observations & Implications Preventive & Citizen Measures Data / Facts to Highlight Nashik unit open; HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year Why in News […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2025
Content From Deep Tech to Knowledge Power: India’s Path to Strategic Autonomy Why in News ? Relevance : Practice Question : Understanding Deep Tech India’s Deep-Tech Vision India’s R&D Investment Gap Indicator India China USA South Korea Japan R&D expenditure (% of GDP) 0.65% 2.4% 3.4% 4.9% 3.3% Annual R&D spend (approx.) $15B $600B+ $1T+ […]
PIB Summaries 18 October 2025
Content Flight of self-reliance: Inauguration of 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik Why in News ? Relevance: Context Significance of LCA Mk1A Significance of HTT-40 Defence Self-Reliance: Data & Achievements Strategic and Technological Context Operational Context – “Operation Sindoor” HAL Nashik Division: Legacy and Capabilities […]
Static Quiz 18 October 2025 (Economy)
Which of the following is considered a non-performing asset (NPA) in banking?(a) A loan that is repaid on time(b) An overdue loan on with interest or principal for 90 days or more(c) A loan fully backed by collateral of 100 crores or more(d) A government bond held by a bank Correct Answer: (b) A loan […]
The slow unravelling of India’s transparency law
Why is it in the News? Relevance RTI Act and Its Origins Grassroots beginnings National legislation Constitutional backing Overview Implementation gaps Erosion of accountability Historical significance vs current reality Impact on civil society
Sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035
Why is it in the News? Relevance Sustainable Fuels and Global Energy Transition Definition and Types Current Global Impact Drivers of Sustainable Fuel Adoption Overview Projected Growth to 2035 Economic and Investment Implications Technological Innovation Policy and Regulatory Actions Global Cooperation
Google’s new AI finds promising approach for cancer treatment
Why is it in the News? Relevance AI in Drug Discovery C2S-Scale 27B The Problem Traditional Methods vs AI Overview Novel Approach Scientific Validation Technological Significance Medical and Societal Implications Challenges & Next Steps
Russia backs AMCA, offers to make Su-57 jets in India
Why is it in the News? Relevance India-Russia Defence Ties Historical context Strategic significance Overview AMCA and Su-57 Collaboration Geopolitical Implications Technological and Industrial Impact Operational Lessons and Validation Takeaway
Restoring fiscal space for the States
Why is it in the News? Relevance GST and Fiscal Policy GST Introduction: Centre-State Fiscal Relations: Revenue Sharing History: Overview Impact of GST Compensation Cess Merger Erosion of Fiscal Autonomy Structural Issues in State Finances Proposed Solutions for Greater Fiscal Autonomy Comparative Perspective Takeaway
Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2025
Q1. Assertion (A): The merger of GST compensation cess with regular GST reduces the fiscal autonomy of States.Reason (R): Cess and surcharge earlier gave the Centre additional leverage, and their merger limits States’ ability to retain revenues. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A(b) Both A and […]