Current Affairs Quiz 13 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the time limit for pronouncement of judgments in India: Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Both 1 and 2b) 1 onlyc) Neither 1 nor 2d) 2 only Answer: d) 2 onlyExplanation: Q2. Under which legislation does the Union Government have the power to fix royalty rates for minerals […]
Current Affairs 13 November 2025
Content All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts: SC Why in News? Relevance Judicial Delays in Pronouncing Verdicts Supreme Court’s Observations (Bench: Justices Surya Kant & Joymalya Bagchi) Legal and Institutional Context Causes Behind Delay in Verdict Pronouncements Implications of the Supreme Court’s Direction Challenges Ahead Way Forward Significance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 November 2025
Content Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth Why in News ? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Federalism GS 3 – Economy Practice Question Historical Context: Centralised Control (Pre-1991) Liberalisation (1991) and the Shift in Power Rise of Competitive Federalism (Post-2014) Case Studies: State-Level Investment Competition Global Comparisons Benefits of Competitive Federalism Risks & Challenges […]
PIB Summaries 13 November 2025
Content Unlocking India’s Green Hydrogen Production Potential Why in News ? Relevance : GS 3 – Environment, Energy, Infrastructure Understanding Green Hydrogen Type Source Energy Emissions Example Grey Hydrogen Natural gas (steam methane reforming) High CO₂ Current majority of hydrogen production Blue Hydrogen Fossil fuels + Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Moderate Transitional fuel Green […]
Static Quiz 13 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements about Project Tiger: 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 the Paris Agreement (2015): How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only […]
India Must Safeguard its Baryte Reserves
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Economy & Energy Security• Strategic minerals in oil drilling and defence industries• Rapid depletion of Mangampet (Andhra Pradesh) baryte reserves• Export-oriented mining vs strategic stockpiling• Critical Minerals Strategy 2023 and national resource security• Long-term energy and defence self-reliance GS 2 – Governance & Policy• Centre–State coordination in mineral resource governance (APMDC role)• Export regulation and strategic mineral […]
Why Only Some Plastics Can Be Recycled
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Pollution Control• Polymer science – thermoplastics vs thermosets and recyclability challenges• Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 & 2022 amendments• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circular economy• Waste segregation, recycling technologies (mechanical & chemical)• SDG linkages – Responsible Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13) GS 3 – Science & Technology (Material Science)• Chemistry and structure of polymers determining […]
SC judge: imported ideas may not save endangered species
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity Conservation• Ecocentrism vs anthropocentrism in wildlife protection• Constitutional provisions – Articles 48A & 51A(g)• Landmark judgments – T.N. Godavarman (2012), Animal Welfare Board (2014)• Laws – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Biodiversity Act, 2002• Conservation of endangered species – Great Indian Bustard, Florican GS 2 – Polity & Judiciary• Judicial philosophy on environmental protection• Role of Supreme Court in expanding environmental jurisprudence• Integration […]
Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 2 – International Relations• India’s stance on Paris Agreement architecture and CBDR principle• Role in Global South, BASIC, and LMDC groups• Climate negotiations and geopolitical divide on climate finance• COP30 (Belém, Brazil) – agenda, expectations, and equity debate GS 3 – Environment• Implementation of NDCs and long-term low-emission strategies• Climate adaptation, mitigation, and finance mechanisms• Role of domestic policies aligned with […]
What’s the status of the rare earth hypothesis?
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Science & Technology• Exoplanet discovery missions – JWST, Kepler, TRAPPIST-1• Rare Earth Hypothesis (Ward & Brownlee) – planetary habitability factors• Role of astrophysics, geology, and biology in astrobiology research• Technological advancements in telescope instrumentation and data analytics GS 1 – Geography (Universe & Earth Systems)• Earth’s uniqueness and conditions supporting life• Relevance of planetary evolution and habitability in Earth […]