PIB Summaries 14 November 2025
Content BOTSWANA GIFTS INDIA EIGHT CHEETAHS FOR NEXT PHASE OF PROJECT CHEETAH Why in News? Relevance GS 3 – Environment, Biodiversity & Conservation GS 2 – International Relations The Event Importance for Project Cheetah India–Botswana Wildlife Diplomacy High-Level Bilateral Engagements Core Themes Discussed India–Botswana Relations (Strategic Context) President’s Address to Indian Community Key Points Diplomatic […]
Static Quiz 14 November 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Consider the following statements on Stagflation: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (b) Only two In-depth Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on Inflation Targeting: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (c) All three […]
India–Botswana Cheetah Translocation Pact
Why in News: On November 12, 2025, India and Botswana formally announced a cheetah translocation pact, under which eight cheetahs will be relocated from Botswana to India as part of Project Cheetah. The agreement was finalised during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Botswana, marking a significant milestone in India–Africa conservation diplomacy. Relevance GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity GS 2 – International Relations Key […]
India’s TB Incidence Falls by 21% — WHO Global TB Report 2025
Why in News: The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 highlighted that India’s TB incidence declined by 21% (2015–2024) — from 237 cases per lakh to 187 per lakh, nearly double the global rate of decline (12%). This marks one of the steepest reductions globally among high-burden nations. Relevance : GS 2 – Health, Governance, Social Justice Key Data & Achievements India’s […]
India Ranks 9th Worst-Affected by Extreme Weather
Why in News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 by Germanwatch (released at COP30, Belém, Brazil) ranked India 9th among countries most affected by extreme weather events between 1995–2024, highlighting the rising human and economic toll of climate change. Relevance : GS 3 – Environment, Disaster Management, Climate Change Key Findings (Global) India-Specific Impacts About Germanwatch & CRI Significance Challenges for India Policy & Institutional Response Way […]
Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Critical Minerals
Why in News ? The Union Cabinet approved new royalty rates for critical minerals — graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium — to promote auction and domestic mining of these strategically vital resources essential for EVs, semiconductors, and renewable energy technologies. Relevance : GS 3 – Economy / Science & Tech / Environment Background New Royalty Structure (Approved by Cabinet, Nov 2025) Mineral Previous […]
Why does India’s road safety system keep failing?
Why in News? The Magnitude of the Problem Licensing & Training Failures Enforcement Deficit Infrastructure Deficiencies Post-Crash Trauma Care Structural Problem – Siloed Governance Root Causes Way Forward Significance
Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them
Why in News? Relevance Survey Overview Key Findings for India Comparative Global Insights Reasons Behind India’s High Willingness Implications Concerns and Gaps Way Forward Significance
All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts
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
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 […]