[COMPILATION] UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – October 2025

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Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal Report

Syllabus: Governance Source:   Context: The Government of India released a comprehensive report titled “Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal: Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan ke 11 Saal”, marking 11 years of governance under PM Narendra Modi. About Summary of Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal Report: Serving the Poor and Marginalized: Theme: Inclusive development through Antyodaya — ensuring …

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Mahadayi River

Source:  HT Context: Karnataka farmers and Goa activists are protesting against the Kalasa-Banduri project, which aims to divert Mhadei (Mahadayi) river water, citing ecological and livelihood concerns. About Mahadayi River: Origin: Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Ghats), Belagavi district, Karnataka. Flows Through: Karnataka (35 km), Maharashtra (1 km), and Goa (45 km). Termination: Merges with the …

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Donkey Route

Source:  ET Context: Delhi has emerged as a major transit hub for illegal immigration through Donkey Routes to the US, with a 100% surge in arrests of agents and facilitators in 2024. About the ‘Donkey Route’: What it is: The ‘Donkey Route’ refers to an illegal immigration method where individuals take circuitous routes through multiple countries …

Fort William

Source:  IT Context: Fort William, the historic British-era military fortification in Kolkata, has been renamed “Vijay Durg” as part of the Indian government’s efforts to shed colonial legacies and promote indigenous traditions. About Fort William: Located in: Fort William is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River, a major distributary …

Navigation With Indian Constellation (NavIC) System

Source:  IE Context: The partial failure of the NVS-02 navigation satellite marks another setback for India’s indigenous Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, highlighting challenges in maintaining a fully operational satellite navigation network. About NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation): What is NavIC? NavIC, formerly known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), is India’s …

Sacred Groves

Syllabus: Ecology Source:  TH Context: The Supreme Court’s December 18, 2024 ruling directs Rajasthan to map and classify sacred groves as forests under the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972. This contradicts the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, which upholds community ownership over forest lands instead of government control. What are Sacred Groves? Community-protected Forest patches …

State Emblem of India

Context: The Union Home Ministry has directed states to prevent the improper depiction of the State Emblem of India, emphasizing the mandatory inclusion of the motto “Satyameva Jayate” in Devanagari script. About State Emblem of India: Adoption: Adopted as the State Emblem of India on January 26, 1950 from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Features …

Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Policies

Source:  TH Context: The concept of beggar-thy-neighbour policies has gained renewed attention due to rising protectionism and trade wars, particularly under populist regimes like the Trump administration in the U.S. About Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Approach: What is Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Policy? Economic policies aimed at benefiting a country’s economy at the expense of others, often through protectionist measures like tariffs, quotas, or currency …

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Source:  TOI Context: The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Trump administration has raised concerns about setbacks in health, climate, and development programmes in India. About United States Agency for International Development (USAID): It is an independent US government agency responsible for civilian foreign aid and development assistance. It …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 30 June 2020

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 10 DECEMBER 2019

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