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PAC has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning

*Syllabus: Polity/Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning after biometric verification failures led to wrongfu...

PAC has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning

*Syllabus: Polity/Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning after biometric verification failures led to wrongfu...

Russian Sanctions Act, 2025

**Context:** India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025 in the U.S. that seeks to impose 500% duties on countries like India buying Russian oil. **About ****Russian Sanctions ...

Russian Sanctions Act, 2025

**Context:** India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025 in the U.S. that seeks to impose 500% duties on countries like India buying Russian oil. **About ****Russian Sanctions ...

Black Hole Merger GW231123

*Source: NDTV* **Context:** Scientists have detected GW231123, the largest black hole merger ever recorded, using the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) network, revealing black holes 100x and 140x the Sun’s mass...

Black Hole Merger GW231123

*Source: NDTV* **Context:** Scientists have detected GW231123, the largest black hole merger ever recorded, using the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) network, revealing black holes 100x and 140x the Sun’s mass...

Civil society is not a substitute for the state but a catalyst for participatory governance. Analyse the role of civil society in bridging governance gaps. Assess how this relationship can be institutionalised in India.

> **Topic:** Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations **Topic:** Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs...

Civil society is not a substitute for the state but a catalyst for participatory governance. Analyse the role of civil society in bridging governance gaps. Assess how this relationship can be institutionalised in India.

> **Topic:** Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations **Topic:** Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs...

“Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will drive future agricultural growth”. Examine the significance of this trend for sustainable agriculture. Suggest ways in which India can improve farm productivity without ecological harm.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. “Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will...

“Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will drive future agricultural growth”. Examine the significance of this trend for sustainable agriculture. Suggest ways in which India can improve farm productivity without ecological harm.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. “Yield gains, rather than land expansion, will...

What are the key operational applications of AI in defence? Analyse their impact on battlefield efficiency and troop deployment.

What are the key operational applications of AI in defence? Analyse their impact on battlefield efficiency and troop deployment.

ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research

*Source: NIE* **Context:** The **97th Foundation Day** of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. **About ****ICAR – Indian Council of Agri...

ICAR – Indian Council of Agricultural Research

*Source: NIE* **Context:** The **97th Foundation Day** of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. **About ****ICAR – Indian Council of Agri...

India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy architecture. Identify the key policy and technological drivers of this shift. Examine the implications for energy security.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Q5. India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy...

India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy architecture. Identify the key policy and technological drivers of this shift. Examine the implications for energy security.

> **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Topic:** Infrastructure: Energy. **Q5. India achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity ahead of its target reflects a fundamental transformation in its energy...

How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s internal security architecture? Analyse its operational strengths and capacity limitations.

> **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Q6. How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s ...

How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s internal security architecture? Analyse its operational strengths and capacity limitations.

> **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Topic: **Security forces and agencies and their mandate **Q6. How does the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contribute to India’s ...

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 16 July 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic...

Untouchability Cases India

**Context:** The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s 2022 report revealed that over 97% of cases under the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act—pertaining to untouchability—remain pending in ...