PIB Summaries 11 December 2025
Content Deepavali Inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage What is Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)? Representative List Relevance GS 1: Indian Culture Why is Deepavali in News? What is Deepavali and Why is it Significant as ICH? Why Did UNESCO Recognise Deepavali? Core Criteria Fulfilled ? Community participation Social cohesion Cultural diversity & […]
Static Quiz 11 December 2025 (Environment)
Q1. The “Red Data Book” is published by:A) IUCNB) UNEPC) WWFD) MoEFCC India Correct Answer: AExplanation: The IUCN publishes the global Red Data Book/Red List, not any national government. Q2. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers starting from the Earth’s surface?A) Troposphere → Stratosphere → Mesosphere → Thermosphere → […]
Blue Corner Notice
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Institutions GS Paper III – Internal Security Basics First: What Is Interpol? What Are Interpol Notices? Colour-Coded Interpol Notices Notice Purpose Red Notice To locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person for extradition Blue Notice To collect information about a person’s identity, location, activities Green Notice Warning about habitual criminals likely […]
SURYAKIRAN-XIX
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Internal Security What Is Exercise SURYAKIRAN?
Gannon’s Storm discovery
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Science & Technology GS Paper III – Disaster Management Basics First: What Is a Solar Storm? What Is a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)? What Was Unusual in the May 2024 Storm? 1. Collision of Two CMEs in Space 2. Magnetic Reconnection Inside the CME (First-Ever Direct Evidence) […]
High Court judge impeachment move
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 4 – Ethics & Integrity Constitutional Basics: How Are High Court Judges Removed? Relevant Articles Grounds of Removal (Only Two) “Judicial error” or “unpopular judgment” is NOT a ground for removal. Step-by-Step Removal Process (Impeachment) What Is Being Alleged in This Case? Why This Is Constitutionally […]
India–U.S. rice tariff issue
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy & Agriculture Core Economic Facts 1. Trade Asymmetry in Rice Inference: Any tariff shock hurts U.S. consumers more than Indian exporters. Dumping: Is the allegation valid? Dumping (WTO definition): Indian rice exports: Conclusion: Strategic Context 1. Domestic U.S. Politics 2. Trade Negotiation Pressure Tactic Who Loses If […]
Current Affairs Quiz 10 December 2025
Q1.With reference to the recent India–U.S. rice tariff issue, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Q2.With reference to the constitutional removal of High Court judges, consider the following statements: […]
Current Affairs 10 December 2025
Content India–U.S. rice tariff issue Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy & Agriculture Core Economic Facts 1. Trade Asymmetry in Rice Inference: Any tariff shock hurts U.S. consumers more than Indian exporters. Dumping: Is the allegation valid? Dumping (WTO definition): Indian rice exports: Conclusion: Strategic Context 1. Domestic […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 December 2025
Content: Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health Why is in News? Relevance GS-2: Governance, Constitution & Social Justice GS-3: Health Sector & Human Development Practice Question What is meant by Mental Health & Psychological Disability? Mental Health (WHO understanding) Psychosocial Disability Article’s Core Arguement The article calls for: A shift from clinical correction […]