Women and ambient air pollution in India
Context Relevance: Basics Term Explanation Ambient Air Pollution Outdoor air pollution from vehicles, industries, power plants, dust, and other sources. Indoor Air Pollution Pollution inside homes due to burning of biomass, coal, and firewood, commonly in rural areas. PM2.5 Fine particulate matter (<2.5 μm) that penetrates lungs and bloodstream, causing cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. Vulnerable Groups Women […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 October 2025
Q1. How many of the following statements is/are correct? (a) Only One(b) Only Two(c) All Three(d) None Correct Answer: (b) Only TwoExplanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Women’s exposure is higher due to household chores and transport patterns. Statement 3 is incorrect; staying indoors does not protect fully due to indoor air pollution. Q2. […]
Current Affairs 23 October 2025
Content Women and ambient air pollution in India Context Relevance: Basics Term Explanation Ambient Air Pollution Outdoor air pollution from vehicles, industries, power plants, dust, and other sources. Indoor Air Pollution Pollution inside homes due to burning of biomass, coal, and firewood, commonly in rural areas. PM2.5 Fine particulate matter (<2.5 μm) that penetrates lungs […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 October 2025
Content A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh Context and Trigger Relevance Practice Question Ecological Fragility of Himachal Pradesh Current Ecological Situation Legal and Institutional Mandate (on Paper) Critical Issues Highlighted by the Supreme Court Hydropower Mismanagement Faulty Highway Construction (Bilaspur–Manali–Leh NH Project) Lack of Disaster-Resilient Planning Data-Based Evidence of Environmental Degradation Indicator […]
PIB Summaries 23 October 2025
Content 7nm Processor Context and Significance Relevance: Semiconductor Basics and India’s Current Standing Understanding the Semiconductor Node India’s Semiconductor Landscape (as of 2025) Parameter Status / Data Mission ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Total Investments Approved ₹1.6 lakh crore across 6 states Projects Approved 10 semiconductor projects Chip Design Projects Sanctioned 24 Design Companies […]
Static Quiz 23 October 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Which of the following are considered high-powered money (HPM) or monetary base? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3(d) 2 and 3 only Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3Explanation: Q2. Which of the following statements about Inflation Indexing are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 only(c) […]
Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Study Design & Coverage Key Findings Strategic & Operational Significance Key Data / Facts
HAL can roll out 24 Tejas jets a year
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Defence Manufacturing Transformation (2014–Present) HAL Production & Expansion Strategic Significance Key Data / Facts
Record rise in global CO2 concentrations
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding CO2 and Greenhouse Gases ? Trends and Record Increase Causes Behind Record Rise Global Temperature Context Implications and Challenges Key Data / Facts Parameter 2024 Value Trend / Notes CO2 concentration 423.1 ppm +2.9 ppm from 2023, +51.4 ppm since 1990 Global temp above pre-industrial 1.55°C First annual average […]
Where springs once sang, silence now echoes across the Eastern Himalayas
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Himalayan Springs ? Causes of Drying Springs Socio-Economic Impacts Environmental and Ecological Implications Policy & Governance Context Cultural and Human Security Implications Key Facts / Data Parameter Value / Observation Himalayan springs dried ~50% of total springs in IHR People dependent on spring water ~200 million across India Daily […]