Current Affairs Quiz 12 November 2025
Q1. The primary reason astronauts wear pressurised suits in space is to:a) Protect against micrometeoroid impactsb) Compensate for the absence of atmospheric pressurec) Prevent radiation exposure from the Sund) Maintain body temperature in cold environments(Correct answer: b)Explanation:Pressurised suits maintain internal body pressure in vacuum conditions, preventing ebullism (boiling of body fluids), hypoxia, and tissue expansion. […]
Current Affairs 12 November 2025
Content India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 Why in News? Significance: Highlights India’s development–climate paradox — rapid industrial growth versus equity-based emission responsibility. Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Climate Change• Global emission trends and India’s emission profile (sector-wise)• Climate finance, carbon intensity, and sustainable development trade-offs• Policies: NDCs, National Action Plan on […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 November 2025
Content Exploited workers, a labour policy’s empty promises Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Question: Context and Ground Reality Core Provisions of Draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 Claimed Objectives Major Concerns and Critiques a. Digital Exclusion b. Informalisation & Labour Rights c. Union & Collective Bargaining d. Gender Equity Gaps e. Implementation Deficit Constitutional and […]
PIB Summaries 12 November 2025
Content Redefining India’s Highways Why in News ? Relevance Context and Scale Digital Tolling Revolution a) FASTag & NETC System b) Revised Tolling Rules (Nov 2025) c) Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling Rajmargyatra App — Citizen-Centric Highway Interface NHAI One — Internal Digital Backbone GIS & PM Gati Shakti Integration Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) a) […]
Static Quiz 12 November 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Consider the following statements on Disinflation: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (a) Only one Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on Core Inflation: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All […]
State Governments Driving Welfare Amid Central Cuts
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance & Welfare Schemes• Centre–State fiscal relations and cooperative federalism• Role of Finance Commission and GST Council in devolution• Cesses, surcharges, and declining central transfers• States as drivers of welfare and social sector investment• Human capital formation through education, health, and social protection GS 3 – Economy & […]
Sudan Conflict Displacement
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• Civil war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF)• Role of regional organisations – African Union, IGAD, UN• Humanitarian crisis – displacement (12 million), food insecurity, rights violations• Impact on Red Sea geopolitics and Horn of Africa stability• India’s diplomatic role and evacuation efforts (Operation Kaveri) […]
India airlifts 197 citizens rescued from cybercrime centres in south Myanmar
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Thailand cooperation under Act East Policy and BIMSTEC• Humanitarian diplomacy and citizen protection abroad• Transnational crimes – cyber fraud and human trafficking• Regional instability post-Myanmar coup (2021) and India’s stakes• International law – Vienna Convention on Consular Relations GS 3 – Internal Security• Cybercrime networks and trafficking nexus• […]
Nobel Prize in Economics 2025
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 3 – Economy & Science–Tech Interface• Endogenous growth theory – knowledge as capital (Aghion, Howitt)• Innovation ecosystems and R&D policy in India• Education, skill development, and inclusive technological diffusion• Role of AI, automation, and human capital formation• India’s innovation bottlenecks – inequality, institutional weaknesses GS 2 – Governance• Role of State […]
8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) 2025
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Economy• Public expenditure management and fiscal responsibility (FRBM targets)• Pay–productivity linkage in public administration• Pension reforms – NPS vs. OPS sustainability debate• Inflationary pressures and wage–price spiral concerns• Fiscal federalism – implications for States’ finances GS 2 – Governance• Efficiency and motivation in bureaucracy• Role of pay commissions in administrative reforms […]