BlogUPSC Strategy25 November 2025What is the difference between DAF-1 and DAF-2? Complete explanationDAF-1 is filled after clearing the preliminary exam to confirm eligibility for the Mains exam, while DAF-2 is filled after clearing the Mains exam to provide information for the interview stage.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs24 November 2025PM MODI IN G20 SUMMIT IN SOUTH AFRICAG20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa (November 21-23, 2025). During his visit, he put forward a six-point agenda for global initiatives, called for a global compact on AI, and held several bilateral meetings with worl…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs24 November 2025EUTHANASIAconstitute a primary medical board to examine the option of passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade because of quadriplegia. The word ‘Euthanasia’ is derived from the Greek, ‘Eu’ m…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs24 November 2025From Fragmentation to Unity: IBSA’s Push for UNSC ReformsLearn how the IBSA coalition is uniting Global South voices to advocate meaningful UN Security Council reforms and a more representative global order.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs24 November 2025Paperwork over Pedagogy: How Academia Lost Its SoulExplore how rising bureaucracy, administrative overload, and compliance culture are eroding real teaching, innovation, and the human essence of academia.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2025DIGITAL ARREST SCAMThe Supreme Court of India has shown serious concern over digital arrest scams, a type of cyber fraud. The Court has asked the central government to decide whether India should ratify (officially approve) the United Nations Conven…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2025GCC-ONE STOP TRAVEL SYSTEMThe Gulf Cooperation Council has approved a landmark one-stop travel system designed to streamline movement across member states, with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain selected to pilot the initiative starting in December 2025…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2025Unity or Uniformity: Rethinking Federalism in the Age of HegemonyExplore the debate between unity and uniformity in Indian federalism, and how rising central hegemony reshapes Centre–State relations and democratic balance.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs22 November 2025Global South at COP30: Justice, Autonomy, and the Fight for Climate FinanceDiscover how the Global South is shaping negotiations at COP30, demanding climate justice, financial autonomy, and equitable climate-finance commitments.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2025BIRSA 101"CRISPR" based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and named it ABOUT BIRSA 101 It is India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, designed to treat Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The therapy has been named Birsa-101 in honour…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2025Governor’s Assent Demystified: Supreme Court Answers 14 Presidential QuestionsDiscover how the Supreme Court clarifies 14 crucial Presidential questions on the Governor’s assent. Understand constitutional procedures, delays, and legal implications.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs21 November 2025Invisible Contamination, Visible Consequences: Groundwater Pollution and the Case for Open DataExplore how hidden groundwater contamination leads to serious consequences and why open data is essential for transparency, accountability, and sustainable water governance.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025DRDO DEVELOPS NEW MAN PORTABLE AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE (MP AUV)For faster, safer, and smarter naval mine countermeasure missions 1. The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under DRDO, Visakhapatnam, has successfully developed a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025OMAN JOINS UNESCO’S MAN AND BIOSPHERE (MAB) COUNCILWhy it matters for global and regional environmental governance 1. Oman has been elected as a member of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme for the term 2025–2029. The election…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Global Trade PuzzleExplore how Aatmanirbhar Bharat aligns with global trade dynamics, balancing self-reliance with competitiveness in an interconnected world.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025From Firewall to Failure: The Day Cloudflare Disruption the WebDiscover how a major Cloudflare outage triggered global website failures, exposing vulnerabilities in the modern internet infrastructure.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025How to Improve UPSC CSE Interview Skills with Mock Interview PracticeTo improve UPSC interview skills with mock interviews, participate in mock interview sessions with experienced UPSC mentors to get genuine feedback, and practice in a simulated environment by dressing formally.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs20 November 2025Common Mistakes to Avoid in UPSC Personality TestCommon mistakes to avoid in the UPSC personality test include lack of self-awareness regarding your DAF form, lack of communication skills like rambling or mumbling, showing too much confidence or nervousness.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs19 November 2025THE RARE EARTH HYPOTHESISProposed by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee in 2000, the Rare Earth Hypothesis states: Simple life (like bacteria) may be common in the universe. Complex life (like plants, animals, humans) is likely rare because it requires a long…By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs19 November 2025TREES V/S CLIMATE CHANGE: WHY TREE PLANTING ALONE ISN’T ENOUGH?Scientists observing trees across India have found that trees are behaving differently because of climate change. According to SeasonWatch, a citizen science project that tracks tree behaviour: Trees are flowering earlier Trees ar…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs19 November 2025Coordinated for Change: The Global Methane Push We Need NowMethane is driving rapid global warming, and coordinated global action is essential to cut emissions now. Discover why a unified methane reduction strategy matters, what solutions exist, and how countries can accelerate impact.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs19 November 2025What is the Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)?Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) refers to global efforts under the UNFCCC to educate, engage, and empower people to tackle climate change. Learn its goals, components, and significance in driving sustainable climate action.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs18 November 2025EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTIThe 11th edition of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI between India and Sri Lanka began on 10 November 2025. It is being held at the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. The exercise will continue till 23 November 2025.By Author DeskRead article →
Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs18 November 2025RIFT VALLEY FEVER (RVF) OUTBREAKIn early November 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Mauritania and Senegal, West Africa. From late September to October 2025: 404+ confirmed human cases 42+ deaths The di…By Author DeskRead article →
BlogUPSC Current Affairs18 November 2025Sowing Success: How Indian Agriculture Outpaced Global Trade HeadwindsDiscover how Indian agriculture thrived despite global trade challenges. Explore policies, innovation, and resilience driving India’s agricultural success.By Vajirao & Reddy InstituteRead article →