Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 December 2025
Content A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question Basics & Background Key Facts & Data Issue-wise Overview Economic Security Strategic takeaway: India’s export-growth model remains vulnerable to policy swings in major markets. Energy Security Strategic takeaway: Energy choices now carry economic + geopolitical reputational costs. […]
PIB Summaries 26 December 2025
Content Celebrating 25th Anniversary: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Why is it in News? Relevance GS-3 | Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth, Economy GS-3 | Agriculture & Rural Development Why Rural Roads Matter ? Evolution of PMGSY — Phases & Strategic Shifts Budgetary & Financial Snapshot Technology, Monitoring & Accountability Reforms Innovation, Sustainability & Climate Resilience […]
Static Quiz 26 December 2025 (Science)
Q1.. Consider the following statements regarding Plankton: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (b) 2 only Q2.. Which of the following is correct regarding “Phytoplankton”? Statement-I: Phytoplankton can be found at the bottom of water.Statement-II: Chemosynthesis is the process […]
Only 1 in 4 marginal farmers in India linked to cooperatives
Why is it in news? Relevance Key Facts & Data — Who are marginal farmers? Role of Cooperatives & PACS — Why they matter ? What the report finds ? — Evidence from Six States Digital Divide — Facts Gender & Leadership Gaps Where access exists — Impact is measurable ? Why are marginal farmers […]
ISRO LVM-3 — 6-tonne US Satellite Launch
Why is it in news? Relevance Core Facts & Data About LVM-3 What makes this mission significant? About the Payload — BlueBird Block-2 India’s Commercial Launch Trajectory — Evidence Broader Strategic Relevance Challenges & Next-Step Priorities
Keezhadi — Flood-Burial & OSL Dating Study
Why is it in news? Relevance Facts & Data — Keezhadi Excavation Context What did the new study examine? Method: Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Result: OSL dates indicate flood-deposit burial ~1,000 years ago (late Holocene phase). Climate & River Dynamics Why the finding matters (Archaeological Significance)? Limits & Scope of Interpretation
What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?
Why is it in news? Relevance What is the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) and what is its role? What challenges in coastal and port security does India face, and how will BoPS address them? How BoPS mitigates these ? Key Legislative Reforms (2025) Maritime Growth — Data Signals What criticisms exist?
Why manufacturing has lagged in India ?
Why is it in news? Relevance Key Facts & Data Dutch Disease Critical Interpretation of the Argument Technology & Wage Question Structural Bottlenecks Beyond Wages Policy Implications
Telangana likely to get five more Geographical Indication (GI) tags soon
Why is it in news? Relevance Telangana GI Ecosystem Sectoral Significance of the Proposed GI Tags Takeaways
Current Affairs Quiz 25 December 2025
Q1.With reference to Geographical Indications (GI) in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (c)Explanation: Q2.With reference to the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), consider the following statements: How many of […]