PIB Summaries 18 November 2025
Content DPDP Rules, 2025 Notified Why in News? Relevance : GS2 (Governance) GS2 (Polity & Law) GS3 (Cybersecurity) Basics: DPDP Act, 2023 – Foundation Why DPDP Rules, 2025 Were Needed Key Features of DPDP Rules, 2025 A. Phased Implementation B. Personal Data Breach Protocols C. Transparency & Accountability Requirements D. Strengthening Rights of Data Principals […]
Static Quiz 18 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1.Which biome shows the largest annual temperature range? a) Tropical rainforestb) Tundrac) Temperate grasslandd) Desert Answer: (b) TundraExplanation:• Extreme cold winters + short cool summers create highest annual temperature amplitude. Q2. Arrange the following in descending NPP: a) 1–2–3–4b) 2–1–3–4c) 2–1–4–3d) 1–2–4–3 Answer: (b) 2–1–3–4Explanation:Rainforest highest; swamps next; open ocean low per unit area; deserts […]
Cryptocurrency and Dirty Money
Why in News? Relevance : GS 3 – Economy & Security GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Internal Security What is Crypto Money Laundering? How Cryptocurrency Is Used to Launder Money (as per investigation) Key Findings from The Coin Laundry Project Why Crypto is Attractive for Criminal Networks Case Studies Mentioned Agencies’ Findings (ED, FIU, […]
Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) detected on another star
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Science & Tech What Is a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)? The Breakthrough Discovery About the Host Star: StKM 1-1262 Scientific Significance Breakthrough for Stellar Space Weather New Methodology Implications for Planetary Habitability Atmospheric Erosion Reassessing Exoplanet Habitability Models Astronomy & Astrophysics Relevance Why This Matters for the Future […]
Senkaku Islands
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations GS 3 – Security Where Are the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands? Territorial Claims Why Senkaku Matters Strategically ? Latest Developments: China’s “Rights Enforcement Patrol” Why China Is Increasing Pressure Now ? Japan’s Response and Strategic Concerns US Position Broader East Asian Security Implications Implications for India
Article 32 enables people to approach SC for fundamental rights
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity What is Article 32? Ambedkar’s Vision (As Highlighted by CJI Gavai) Advanced Constitutional Analysis Current Issues Highlighted by CJI Gavai
How is the global precision medicine market shaping up?
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Science & Technology GS 2 – Health What Are Precision Biotherapeutics? Core Technologies Why India Needs Precision Biotherapeutics Where India Stands: Current Status Government & Research Initiatives Private Sector Efforts Challenges for India Regulatory Manufacturing & Infrastructure Cost & Access Data Governance Risks India’s Opportunities
What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 3 – Cybersecurity DPDP Act, 2023 Purpose Key Concepts Core Obligations on Fiduciaries Rights of Data Principals Children’s Data DPDP Rules, 2025 – What They Add Institutional Mechanism Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) Major Controversy: RTI Act Amendment What changed? Why activists oppose […]
An uncertain solar-powered future
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Environment & Energy GS 1 – Society Panchet Dam Upcoming Renewable Energy Projects Floating Solar Project Central Government Policy Push Stakeholder Concerns Livelihood Loss Displacement Anxiety Land Rights Issues Broken Promises Conflict and Governance Dimensions Land Conflict Watch Report Findings Why Conflicts Intensify? Environmental & […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Panchet Dam: Q1. (b) Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the DPDP Act, 2023: Q2. (c) Explanation: Q3. Senkaku Islands, recently in news, are located in which water body?a) East China Seab) South China Seac) Sea of Japand) Philippine Sea Q3. (a) Explanation:Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are a disputed […]