Rupee breached ₹89/$, closing at ₹89.46
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy GS 3 – Growth & Inflation Key Terms 1. Nominal Exchange Rate (NER) 2. Effective Exchange Rates (EERs) 3. Appreciation vs. Depreciation What’s Different This Time? Effective Exchange Rates Reveal the Real Picture ? NEER REER Why REER Matters More ? Inflation: Key Driver of “Real” Depreciation […]
How Antibiotic Misuse Is Fuelling a Crisis in ICUs Across India
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Health GS 3 – Science & Technology GS 3 – Disaster Management / Public Health Emergency What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Scale of the Crisis in ICUs Why Antibiotic Misuse Is Rising ? Key Findings From ICMR Data ICU-Specific Challenges Consequences of Rising AMR Structural Issues Fueling the Problem […]
Routine Gridlocks & Parliament’s Institutional Health
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 2 – Parliament & Democratic Institutions Basics: Role & Purpose of Parliament Declining Productivity Routine Disruptions Becoming Norm Breakdown in Floor Coordination Declining Scrutiny of Bills Majoritarianism vs. Parliamentary Spirit Question Hour Dilution Institutional Consequences Structural Reasons Behind Gridlocks Need for Institutional Reforms Comparative […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 December 2025
Q1.How many of the following statements about AMR trends in Indian ICUs are correct? a) Only Oneb) Only Twoc) Alld) None Correct Answer: b) Only Two Explanation: Q2.Which constitutional provision governs the rules of procedure of Parliament, essential for managing disruptions and legislative planning? a) Article 105b) Article 118c) Article 110d) Article 121 Correct Answer: […]
Current Affairs 01 December 2025
Content Routine Gridlocks & Parliament’s Institutional Health Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 2 – Parliament & Democratic Institutions Basics: Role & Purpose of Parliament Declining Productivity Routine Disruptions Becoming Norm Breakdown in Floor Coordination Declining Scrutiny of Bills Majoritarianism vs. Parliamentary Spirit Question Hour Dilution Institutional Consequences […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2025
Content As Parliament Reconvenes, Let’s Ask Why Legislature Is in Retreat Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 2 – Governance Practice Questions Westminster Model & Indian Parliament Key Issues Highlighted in the Article Decline in Parliamentary Sittings Executive Dominance Over Legislature Anti-defection Law Weakening Legislatures Decline of Question […]
PIB Summaries 01 December 2025
Content India Finishes Strong at WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025 Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Education, Social Justice GS 3 – Economy, Employment, Innovation What is WorldSkills Asia? Key Details of WSAC 2025 India’s Performance Significance of India’s Achievement Why This Matters for India’s Economy ? Institutional Architecture Involved Conclusion Aradhana […]
Static Quiz 01 December 2025 (Modern History)
1. With reference to the European presence in India, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: 2. Consider the following pairs: Place-European Power Associated 1. Hooghly – Dutch 2. Masulipatnam – English 3. Pondicherry – French How many of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 November 2025
Q1. In India, which index has historically been used as the primary deflator for manufacturing-dominated GDP?a) Consumer Price Index (CPI)b) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)c) Producer Price Index (PPI)d) Services Price Index (SPI) Answer: b) Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Explanation: Q2. Median age is:a) Average age of population weighted by sizeb) Age of oldest person in […]
Current Affairs 29 November 2025
Content India posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters Why is this in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy• Real vs nominal GDP, GDP deflator, inflation trends and interpretation.• Fiscal policy: implications of low nominal GDP on fiscal deficit.• Investment trends: GFCF, PLI incentives, public vs private capex.• External sector: exports (manufacturing & services), […]