Current Affairs 05 November 2025
Content How BRICS is challenging SWIFT Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations): GS Paper III (Economy): Background – BRICS’ Financial Autonomy Journey The 2024 Kazan Summit – Key Milestones Why BRICS Wants to De-dollarise ? Existing National Payment Systems (Building Blocks for BRICS Pay) Country System Features / Strengths Russia […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 November 2025
Content India’s forests hold the future Why in News? Relevance : Practice Question : Basics Context and Background Scientific Insight – Declining Forest Efficiency IIT Kharagpur–IIT Bombay–BITS Pilani (2025) study: Implication: Major Features of the Revised GIM Persistent Challenges Innovative State Models Way Forward Compound effect Why in News? Relevance Practice Question : Basics Global […]
PIB Summaries 05 November 2025
Content India’s Leap in Research and Innovation Why in News? Relevance Evolution of India’s R&D Ecosystem Key Data and Trends in India’s R&D ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme (2025) – The Game Changer Launch Context: ESTIC 2025 (3–5 Nov 2025), Theme – “Viksit Bharat 2047: Pioneering Sustainable Innovation.”Aim: Build a private-sector-driven innovation ecosystem with long-term, […]
Static Quiz 05 November 2025 (Polity)
Q1.Which of the following freedoms under Article 19 can be restricted only on the grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, or morality?a) Right to form associations or unionsb) Right to move freely throughout Indiac) Right to reside and settle in any part of Indiad) Right to practise any profession Correct Answer: (a) […]
Tropical Forests Forever Fund
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: Evolution of COP & Climate Politics Brazil’s Climate Dualism Tropical Forest Forever Fund (Brazil’s Proposal) India’s Strategic Priorities at COP30 (a) Adaptation over Mitigation (b) Finance Delivery (c) Technology & Capacity Building Equity & Ethics in Climate Action 10 Years Since Paris: The Implementation Reckoning Indicator India Brazil Renewable […]
Heavy Metal Contamination in the Cauvery River: Case Study
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: Cauvery River & Its Socio-Ecological Importance Study Overview Key Findings Human Health Implications Ecological Implications Distinguishing Human vs Natural Sources Regional Context Policy and Governance Dimensions Scientific and Policy Significance Broader Environmental Lessons Cauvery River: Physical Geography Basics Origin Course Drainage Basin Major Tributaries Right Bank Tributaries Left Bank […]
Digital Arrest Scams — Supreme Court’s Concern
Why in News ? Relevance: What are “Digital Arrests”? Key Developments Pattern of Crime Wider Implications Way Forward
₹1 Lakh Crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Key Announcements ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme Regulatory & Financial Reforms Expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Expansion India AI Mission India’s R&D Progress (Data Points) About ESTIC Context & Significance Ethical and Inclusive Innovation Strategic Objectives Significance Challenges Ahead Way Forward
High Seas Treaty
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Key Features of the Treaty Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) Area-Based Management Tools (ABMTs) & Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Capacity Building & Technology Transfer Significance Major Issues & Challenges Legal Ambiguity Governance of MGRs Implementation Capacity Financial Mechanisms India’s Relevance & Stand Way Forward
Current Affairs Quiz 04 November 2025
Q1. The “High Seas Treaty” recently in news is primarily related to which of the following?a) International code for maritime security and anti-piracy operationsb) Global agreement on maritime boundary delimitation under UNCLOSc) Legally binding framework for biodiversity conservation beyond national jurisdictiond) Regional pact for sustainable fisheries management within EEZsAnswer: c)Explanation: The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ […]