Current Affairs 17 October 2025
Content 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 Russia backs AMCA, offers […]
Current Affairs 16 October 2025
Content Bengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women Why in News Relevance : Background Context Statistical Reality: Crime Against Women in West Bengal (NCRB Data 2018–2023) Indicator West Bengal’s Status Rank (India) Trend/Observation Crimes against women (annual average >30,000) Very High Top 4 Consistent since 2018 Acid attack & attempt to acid attack Highest […]
Current Affairs 15 October 2025
Content Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers Why is it in the News? Relevance: Basic Concepts 1. Microplastics 2. Bioaccumulation & Trophic Transfer 3. Estuarine Ecosystems Key Findings of the Study Aspect Observation Sample Studied 251 fish across 9 species (finfish and shellfish) from various depths in Mandovi estuary Microplastic Particles Found 4,871 […]
Current Affairs 14 October 2025
Content Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat Understanding the Snow Leopard Relevance : Genetics and Evolutionary Insights Threats to Survival Conservation Efforts Ecological and Strategic Importance Research Insights (Stanford Study, PNAS 2025) Key Takeaways Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win Nobel economics prize The Nobel Economics Prize 2025 Relevance Laureates’ Contributions 1. […]
Current Affairs 13 October 2025
Content Recent digs in T.N.’s Tenkasi reveal presence of Iron Age culture Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Key Findings Historical and Archaeological Significance Scientific and Methodological Insights Broader Implications Value Addition Chronology & Periodization Settlement Patterns Material Culture Burial & Funerary Practices Socio-Economic Insights Cultural & Ritual Aspects The mountains mourn Why in News […]
Current Affairs 11 October 2025
Content India’s Kabul mission to be upgraded to embassy Why in News? India announced the upgradation of its ‘Technical Mission’ in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, marking a significant diplomatic shift towards re-engagement with Taliban-led Afghanistan. The announcement came during the visit of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi, the first such […]
Current Affairs 10 October 2025
Content India inks £350-mn deal with U.K. to buy missiles of global stability’ Why in News ? India and the U.K. have signed a £350-million defence deal for missiles, marking a strategic milestone in India-U.K. defence cooperation. The agreement includes procurement of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) for the Indian Army and collaboration on electric-powered naval […]
Current Affairs 09 October 2025
Content Manipur data mask scale of crimes against women in 2023 Why is it in News ? Relevance: The 2023 Manipur Ethnic Conflict Supreme Court’s Observation (July 2023) Key NCRB Data (Manipur, 2022 vs 2023) Category of Crime 2022 2023 % Change / Observation Arson 27 6,203 22,800% Rioting 84 5,421 6,350% Dacoity 1 1,213 […]
Current Affairs 08 October 2025
Content Trio wins Physics Nobel for building device showing ‘quantum tunnelling’ Basics Relevance Core Concepts Contribution of Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis Historical Context Broader Implications Why Indian capital needs to invest domestically Basics Relevance Historical Evolution of Capital Key Economic Concepts Role of Domestic Capital Challenges Highlighted Policy and Strategic Recommendations Broader Implications Pharmaceutical Oversight […]
Current Affairs 07 October 2025
Content Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala Why in News Relevance : Overall National Trend State Average Cases (2018–2022) Cases in 2023 % Increase Assam 5,100 10,000 ~100% Kerala 2,800 5,900 106% Rajasthan 6,200 10,500 70% State-wise Drivers of the Rise Assam Rajasthan Kerala Broader Observations Key Takeaways Securities Transaction Tax (STT) […]