Current Affairs

12 Jul 2025's MCQs

5 questions · one per article

  • 12 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2
    High Priority

    Women Empowerment Framework through Choice Control Capital

    Why It Matters

    Women's empowerment is a recurrent cross-cutting theme in UPSC, impacting GS1 (Society), GS2 (Social Justice/Governance), and GS3 (Inclusive Growth). Understanding the 'Choice, Control, Capital' framework provides a structured approach for Mains answers addressing female labor force participation, reproductive agency, and the socio-economic impacts of financial inclusion.

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    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    US Russia Relations and Sanctions Policy Developments

    Why It Matters

    Evolving U.S.-Russia relations, potential new sanctions, and NATO's continued arming of Ukraine directly influence global geopolitical stability, energy markets, and defense supply chains. These dynamics compel India to delicately balance its strategic autonomy, maintaining robust ties with the West while navigating its historical and defense dependence on Russia.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Political Reactions to Supreme Court Electoral Roll Order

    Why It Matters

    This article highlights the constitutional powers of the Election Commission under Article 324 and the ongoing complexities of electoral roll revisions in India. It is relevant for GS Paper 2 (Polity and Governance) as it touches upon issues of voter enfranchisement, documentary requirements for democratic participation, and the Supreme Court's role in balancing administrative electoral purity with citizens' voting rights.