Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Economy GS II – Governance Basics: Insurance Sector in India What is FDI in Insurance? Key Provisions of the Bill 100% FDI in Insurance Companies Reinsurance Reforms Enhanced Powers of IRDAI Public Sector Insurance Strengthening Rationale Behind the Reforms Potential Benefits Concerns and Criticism Way Forward
AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Defence & Security GS II – International Relations What is the AH-64E Apache? Key Technical Features
Infiltration Along India’s Borders
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Internal Security Border Infiltration: Basic Understanding India–Myanmar Border: Key Facts Free Movement Regime (FMR): Basics Recent Changes in FMR (Regulation, Not Abolition) Bangladesh Border: Infiltration Snapshot Pakistan Border: Snapshot Security Implications Government’s Border Management Strategy Challenges Opportunities & Way Forward
India’s Position on West Asian Conflicts
Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations West Asia: Strategic Basics India’s Traditional Policy on West Asia India–Israel Relations: Snapshot India–Jordan Relations: Snapshot Continuity and Change in India’s West Asia Policy Continuity Change Challenges for India Opportunities for India
Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2025
Q1. Jordan shares its longest land border with which of the following countries?A) IsraelB) SyriaC) IraqD) Saudi Arabia Correct Answer: DExplanation:Jordan’s longest border is with Saudi Arabia, making Saudi Arabia strategically important for Jordan’s security and trade. Q2. With reference to infiltration along India’s borders, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above […]
Current Affairs 17 December 2025
Content India’s Position on West Asian Conflicts Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations West Asia: Strategic Basics India’s Traditional Policy on West Asia India–Israel Relations: Snapshot India–Jordan Relations: Snapshot Continuity and Change in India’s West Asia Policy Continuity Change Challenges for India Opportunities for India Infiltration Along India’s Borders Why […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 December 2025
Content India’s Nuclear Governance Needs Regulatory Independence Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Polity GS III – Economy, Energy & Science & Technology Practice Questions Nuclear Power in India: What is the SHANTI Bill? Objective Key Shift Design Logic of SHANTI Bill 1. Controlled Liberalisation 2. Risk Sharing & Capital […]
PIB Summaries 17 December 2025
Content India–Jordan Relations Why is this in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Relations Basics at a Glance Evolution of India–Jordan Relations Political & Diplomatic Engagement Middle power diplomacy; West Asia engagement beyond Gulf. Trade & Economic Cooperation (Core Pillar) Trade Profile Strategic Fertilizer Linkage Manufacturing & Investment Supply-chain security, fertilizer diplomacy, South–South economic […]
Static Quiz 17 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is NOT applicable to which of the following areas? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: D Explanation: Article 243M explicitly exempts Fifth Schedule areas, Sixth Schedule areas, and areas under special laws like […]
GRAP-IV in Delhi–NCR
Why is this in News? Relevance What is GRAP? GRAP Stages and AQI Thresholds GRAP Stage AQI Range Air Quality Category GRAP-I 201–300 Poor GRAP-II 301–400 Very Poor GRAP-III 401–450 Severe GRAP-IV >450 Severe+ / Hazardous What is GRAP-IV? Measures Enforced Under GRAP-IV Transport Restrictions Construction and Infrastructure Educational Institutions Offices and Workplaces Institutional Framework […]