Current Affairs 14 October 2025
Content Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat Understanding the Snow Leopard Relevance : Genetics and Evolutionary Insights Threats to Survival Conservation Efforts Ecological and Strategic Importance Research Insights (Stanford Study, PNAS 2025) Key Takeaways Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win Nobel economics prize The Nobel Economics Prize 2025 Relevance Laureates’ Contributions 1. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 October 2025
Content A green transition accelerating at express speed Context and Significance Relevance: Practice Questions: The Scale and Role of Indian Railways Parameter Magnitude (Approx.) Significance Network size ~68,000 km (Broad Gauge ~60,000 km) 4th largest in the world Passenger load 24 million/day World’s largest daily mobility system Freight movement 3 million tonnes/day Core of India’s […]
PIB Summaries 14 October 2025
Content Building Inclusive Workplaces Basic Context Current Trends in Women’s Workforce Participation Rising Participation Formalisation of Employment Global Context: BRICS Comparison (World Bank, 2024–25) Legal and Institutional Framework for Women at Work Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Amend. 2017) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 Code on Social Security, […]
Static Quiz 14 October 2025 (Art and Culture)
Q1. “Kalbelia” dance form belongs to which state?(a) Madhya Pradesh(b) Rajasthan(c) Gujarat(d) Haryana Correct Answer: (b) RajasthanExplanation: Q2. In the context of Indian puppetry, which of the following are correctly matched? Select the correct code:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 2 and 4 only(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4(d) 1 and 4 only Correct Answer: […]
what unites ‘Gen Z’ protests across countries
Why in News Relevance Basic Context Triggers and Contexts 1. Morocco 2. Madagascar Common Threads Across Gen Z Movements Structural Causes Global Dimensions Scholarly Insight Implications
Quantum leap by Indian researchers in boosting digital security
Why in News Relevance Basics Key Scientific Concepts The Breakthrough Challenges Ahead
The grain of ethanol production
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Trends in Ethanol Production Reasons for Grain Dominance Economic & Policy Implications Wider Implications A. Energy & Environment B. Agricultural C. Economic D. Policy Challenges
Natural farming gains traction in Himachal
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Current Adoption & Outcomes Drivers of Adoption Benefits of Natural Farming A. Economic B. Environmental C. Social Challenges Policy & Institutional Support Broader Implications
Do cash transfers build women’s agency?
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Key Issues & Barriers 1. Financial Access vs Agency 2. Digital Divide 3. Socio-Cultural Constraints 4. Structural & Policy Gaps Recent Policy Initiatives Path to Economic Empowerment 1. Asset Ownership 2. Digital & Financial Literacy 3. Agency-Building 4. Institutional Support Socio-Economic & Political Implications
The mountains mourn
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Human Tragedy & Social Impact Geological & Environmental Factors Economic & Livelihood Impact Humanitarian & Social Implications Broader Implications Landslide Basics Definition & Types Causes of Landslides A. Natural Causes B. Anthropogenic / Human-Induced Causes Regions Prone to Landslides in India