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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs11 November 2025

CENTER DEFERS SHARAVATHY PUMPED STORAGE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT

Context The Government of India has put on hold the proposal to divert 54 hectares of forest land for the 2,000 MW Sharavathy Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP) in Karnataka, citing serious ecological concerns. The decisi…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs11 November 2025

India’s Largest Minority: Why Women Still Wait for Power

Indian women continue to be underrepresented in politics and leadership roles, despite making up half of the population. Explore the challenges, biases, and critical need for gender parity in places of authority.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs11 November 2025

Guardians of the Wild: Why India Must Embrace Transparency

Learn how India's animal conservation efforts can be improved by transparency. Explore why safeguarding endangered species and their natural habitats needs transparency in governance, reporting, and policy.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs10 November 2025

BIMSTEC INDIA MARINE RESEARCH NETWORK

Context The first Biennial Conference of the BIMSTEC–India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) was held in Kochi, Kerala, from November 4–6, 2025. It marked a major step in India’s regional cooperation in marine research, sustainable…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs10 November 2025

PM MODI’S VISIT TO BHUTAN

November 11-12, 2025, yielded significant outcomes focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in energy, health, technology, and development partnerships. KEY OUTCOMES Inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project: PM…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs10 November 2025

Digital India’s Blind Spot: How Internet Shutdowns Cripple the Gig Economy

Find out how India's regular internet connections negatively impact the goals of Digital India. Find out how the nation's expanding digital economy, startups, and gig workers are affected by these changes.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs10 November 2025

India Exits Ayni: A Strategic Retreat from Central Asia?

Explore the effects of India's exit from Tajikistan's Ayni Air Base. Discuss the consequences of this action for India's influence, defence diplomacy, and strategic presence in central Asia.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs09 November 2025

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PREVENTION ACT, 1967

Origin: It was first promulgated in 1967 to target secessionist organisations and considered to be a predecessor of laws such as the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs09 November 2025

DELHI BOMB BLAST

DELHI BOMB BLAST is presented in this visual current affairs explainer for UPSC and State PCS preparation.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs08 November 2025

HAL SIGNS MoU WITH RUSSIA’S UAC TO MAKE SJ 100 REGIONAL JETS IN INDIA

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) — a government-owned Indian aerospace company — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The goal is to manufacture the SJ-100 regional pas…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs08 November 2025

HOW CLOUD SEEDING WORKS? CAN IT HELP TACKLE AIR POLLUTION?

Background — What Happened Recently? On October 28, 2025, a small aircraft (Cessna 206H) carried out a cloud seeding experiment over Delhi to see if it could help reduce air pollution. The aircraft took off from IIT Kanpur, flew o…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs08 November 2025

From Democratic Gatekeeping to Bureaucratic Gridlock

Understand how bureaucratic paralysis has replaced democratic checks and balances in modern public administration and government.

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs08 November 2025

Policy vs. Planet: Bureaucrats Urge Urgent Green Reforms for Himalayan States

Find out why Himalayan states' authorities are demanding immediate green changes to save delicate ecosystems and encourage sustainable development.

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs07 November 2025

LUCKNOW ENTERS UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES LIST FOR GASTRONOMY

Why in News Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has been officially declared a UNESCO “Creative City of Gastronomy”, recognizing its centuries-old Awadhi culinary tradition, living food culture, and inclusive heritage. The anno…

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BlogUPSC Strategy07 November 2025

AI Unleashed: India’s Hands-Off Strategy for Innovation

Learn how innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness have been driven by India's informal approach to artificial intelligence. Explore the possibilities and difficulties of finding a balance between ethical AI resear…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs07 November 2025

241 Lives Lost: The Human Cost of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Learn the horrible story of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused thousands of people homeless and killed 241 people. Analyze the human cost, the regions that were affected, and immediate challenges for climate resilience and disaster pr…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs06 November 2025

DOCTRINE OF SEVERABILITY APPLICABLE IN SUITS FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE- BUT ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES: SC

The Supreme Court of India has clarified the scope and limits of the Doctrine of Severability in cases seeking specific performance of contracts. While the Court affirmed that this doctrine can apply to such cases, it stressed tha…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs06 November 2025

Air Pollution in a Bowl: Understanding Delhi’s Topographical Disadvantage

Explore how Delhi's unique bowl-shaped geography causes air quality by trapping pollution. Understand seasonal smog patterns, the topography of the city, and the steps that may be taken to tackle the increasing air pollution issue…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs06 November 2025

The Vapour Trade: Forests, Rainfall, and Global Food Security

Learn how forests power the vapour trade that keeps the world's rainfall and agriculture alive. Discover how food security is threatened by deforestation, how it affects climate patterns, and why maintaining green ecosystems is es…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs05 November 2025

20TH EAST ASIA SUMMIT

The 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reaffirming its enduring commitment to multilateralism, international law, and collective peacebuilding. The summit adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Peace…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs05 November 2025

Fuelling the Future: India’s Nuclear Sector Seeks Capital, Not Just Technology

India's goals for nuclear energy depend on more than simply cutting-edge technology; they need major financial and policy support. Explore how India's nuclear infrastructure may be improved and its clean energy future driven by ca…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs05 November 2025

Who Owns the Ocean? The High Seas Treaty and the Ethics of Access

The High Seas Treaty brings up important issues over ownership, equity, and conservation as countries fight over control of international rivers and lakes. Learn how the moral issues around shared marine resources and global ocean…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs04 November 2025

RCI UNVEILS LANDMARK REFORMS TO TRANSFORM REHABILITATION EDUCATION

Why in News The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has announced a comprehensive set of reforms in rehabilitation education and professional governance, marking a transformative shift toward transparency, inclusivity, and digit…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 November 2025

Cultivating Crisis? India’s Overdependence on Subsidised Urea

Explore the several ways how India's heavy dependency on subsidized urea is causing environmental and agricultural imbalance. To guarantee long-term agricultural productivity and food security, inform yourself on soil health conce…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 November 2025

The Fragile Frontier: Why the Himalayas Demand a Different Development Paradigm

Learn why an innovative and sustainable strategy to development is essential for the Himalayas. Explore the policy changes, climate challenges, and ecological fragility required to save this important mountain environment and the…

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