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 […]
Women are largest minority says SC
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity & Governance• Women’s reservation and constitutional provisions – Articles 15(3), 243D, 243T• Supreme Court activism and separation of powers• Women’s political empowerment and democratic deepening• 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 (Women’s Reservation Bill)• Barriers to representation – patriarchal norms, electoral financing, tokenism GS 1 – Indian Society• Gender equality […]
Red Fort Blast and J&K Terror Module
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Internal Security• Terror financing, cyber-radicalisation, and hybrid terrorism• Coordination among security and intelligence agencies (NIA, NSG, MAC)• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s proxy networks• Regulation of explosives, chemicals, and digital evidence• Legal framework – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; Explosives Act, 1884 GS 2 – Governance & Polity• Centre–State coordination […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 November 2025
Q1. The Darfur genocide (2003–04), often cited as one of the 21st century’s earliest mass atrocities, occurred in which country? a) Rwandab) South Sudanc) Chadd) Sudan Answer: (d)Explanation:The Darfur genocide occurred in Sudan, when government-backed Janjaweed militias targeted ethnic African communities in the Darfur region, killing over 300,000 people and displacing millions (UN estimates). Q2. […]
Current Affairs 11 November 2025
Content Red Fort Blast and J&K Terror Module Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Internal Security• Terror financing, cyber-radicalisation, and hybrid terrorism• Coordination among security and intelligence agencies (NIA, NSG, MAC)• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s proxy networks• Regulation of explosives, chemicals, and digital evidence• Legal framework – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; Explosives Act, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 November 2025
Content What South Asia wants from COP30 Why in News? Relevance Practice Question : Decade after Paris Agreement Key Concerns and Priorities of South Asian Countries Implementation Deficit – The Achilles Heel Adaptation on Par with Mitigation Rebuilding Trust in Global Climate Governance Climate Finance — Predictable, Fair, and Non-Debt Inducing Non-State Actors as Engines […]
PIB Summaries 11 November 2025
Content Proactive Measures taken by CAQM to contain Air Pollution Why in News ? Relevance • GS 3 (Environment): Air pollution control, Environmental governance, and statutory mechanisms (CAQM, GRAP, NCAP). • GS 2 (Governance): Inter-governmental coordination, Centre–State relations in environmental regulation, policy implementation challenges. • GS 3 (Science & Tech): Role of technology in pollution […]
Static Quiz 11 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements about the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in India: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (b) Only two Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on Biodiversity Act, 2002: How many of the above statements are […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES OCTOBER 2025 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS October 2025 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]