Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 December 2025
Content On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset Why is this in News? Relevance : GS III – Economy & Industry GS II – Governance Practice Question : What are Quality Control Orders (QCOs)? Original Rationale Behind QCO Expansion What Went Wrong? 1. One-size-fits-all regulation 2. Manufacturing competitiveness suffered 3. Export & global value […]
PIB Summaries 18 December 2025
Content Department of Space – Year End Review 2025 Strategic Missions & Technology Demonstrations Relevance : GS III – Science & Technology Strategic Missions & Technology Launch Infrastructure & Capacity Expansion Launch Vehicles & Satellites Science, Research & Exploration Indigenous Technology & Manufacturing Industry, Startups & Reforms Space Applications for Society International Cooperation & Diplomacy […]
Static Quiz 18 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. A Bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses on: A) Dissolution of the House B) Prorogation of the House C) Adjournment sine die D) Both B and C Correct Answer: A Explanation: All pending bills (except those listed below) lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha. Bills pending in Rajya Sabha or passed by Rajya Sabha […]
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
Why is this in News? What is an Electoral Roll? What is Special Intensive Revision ? Key Findings from the 2025 SIR State-wise Snapshot (Indicative) Reasons Behind High Deletions Democratic Concerns Raised Election Commission’s Position Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Governance and Federal Issues Way Forward
Inhalable Microplastics and Urban Air Pollution
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Environment & Public Health What are Microplastics? Traditional Air Pollution Framework Key Findings of the Study Concentration Levels Seasonal Variation “Trojan Horse” Effect Health Implications Sources of Inhalable Microplastics Why Delhi and Kolkata are Worse Affected Governance and Policy Gaps
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Governance Basics: Insurance Sector in India What is FDI in Insurance? Key Provisions of the Bill 100% FDI in Insurance Companies Reinsurance Reforms Enhanced Powers of IRDAI Public Sector Insurance Strengthening Rationale Behind the Reforms Potential Benefits Concerns and Criticism Way Forward
AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Defence & Security GS II – International Relations What is the AH-64E Apache? Key Technical Features
Infiltration Along India’s Borders
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security Border Infiltration: Basic Understanding India–Myanmar Border: Key Facts Free Movement Regime (FMR): Basics Recent Changes in FMR (Regulation, Not Abolition) Bangladesh Border: Infiltration Snapshot Pakistan Border: Snapshot Security Implications Government’s Border Management Strategy Challenges Opportunities & Way Forward
India’s Position on West Asian Conflicts
Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations West Asia: Strategic Basics India’s Traditional Policy on West Asia India–Israel Relations: Snapshot India–Jordan Relations: Snapshot Continuity and Change in India’s West Asia Policy Continuity Change Challenges for India Opportunities for India
Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2025
Q1. Jordan shares its longest land border with which of the following countries?A) IsraelB) SyriaC) IraqD) Saudi Arabia Correct Answer: DExplanation:Jordan’s longest border is with Saudi Arabia, making Saudi Arabia strategically important for Jordan’s security and trade. Q2. With reference to infiltration along India’s borders, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above […]