Current Affairs 22 December 2025
Content Elephant Deaths on Railway Tracks Why in News ? Relevance GS I – Geography GS III – Environment, Internal Security Scale of the Problem Structural Causes A. Infrastructure–Ecology Mismatch B. Governance & Planning Gaps C. Operational Failures Existing Mitigation Measures A. Technological B. Administrative C. Ecological Inference: Measures exist, but scale, enforcement, and integration […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 December 2025
Content Prisoner of Data: Why Prison Statistics Don’t Tell the Full Story Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question India’s Prison System: Macro Snapshot Core Concern Undertrials & Bail: The Invisible Injustice Bail vs Reality Gap Structural Causes Supreme Court Interventions: Limited Reach Data Deficit: What Prison Statistics Miss A. Missing Process […]
IAS Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Monthly Salary, Grade Pay, Allowances
Wondering what the IAS Salary 2026 is? Well, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions asked by UPSC aspirants. The initial IAS salary is INR 56100 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. It eventually increases over time with years of service, experience, and promotions. The highest […]
PIB Summaries 22 December 2025
Content India–Netherlands MoU on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal Why is it in News? Relevance Strategic Background: Why Lothal Matters What is the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)? Key Provisions of the MoU Why the Netherlands? Strategic Significance for India A. Cultural Diplomacy (Soft Power) B. Blue Economy Narrative C. Tourism & Local Development […]
Static Quiz 22 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1.Which type of majority is most commonly used for passing ordinary bills in the Indian Parliament? a) Absolute Majority b) Effective Majority c) Simple Majority d) Special Majority Answer: c) Simple Majority Explanation: Simple Majority refers to more than 50% of the members present and voting. It is used for passing ordinary legislation, money bills […]
Why India Needs A Robust Defense Industrial Base?
Why Is It In News? In recent years, India has recorded a significant increase in defence production and defence exports, bringing renewed focus on the need to strengthen the domestic defence industrial base. Introduction : As India moves towards it’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 and in a world marked by […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB – G RAM G Bill,2025
Why is it in news? Today, the VB – G RAM G Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, while the Lok Sabha passed the bill yesterday. It seeks to replace the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), 2005. About MGNREGA,2005 : • Enacted in – 2005 , Implemented from – 2006 […]
From Lifeline To Lifeline At Risk : The Story Of The Aravalli Range
Why is it in news? Recently, Supreme Court gave directions on regulating mining and framing a uniform, scientific definition of the Aravalli Range to strengthen it’s environmental protection. Introduction : The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain systems in the world and India’s oldest mountain range, dating back to nearly 1.5 – 2 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 December 2025
Q1. With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. Only OneB. Only TwoC. All ThreeD. None Q1. (A)Explanation: Q2. Antariksh Prayogshala initiative has been launched by which of the following bodies? A. ISROB. Department of Science & TechnologyC. IN-SPACeD. Antrix Corporation Q2. […]
Current Affairs 20 December 2025
Content Bureau of Port Security (BoPS): Strengthening India’s Maritime Security Architecture Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security & Infrastructure Why Port Security Matters What is the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)? Key Functions of BoPS 1. Regulatory & Oversight Role 2. Intelligence & Information Management 3. Cybersecurity Focus 4. Risk-based […]