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26 अक्टू॰ 2025 के प्रश्न

16 प्रश्न · प्रति लेख एक

  • 6 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    NGLV Project and LOX Methane Propulsion for Next Gen ISRO Rockets

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Launch vehicle technology is a highly tested area in UPSC Prelims and Mains (GS3). Understanding ISRO's transition from traditional cryogenic engines to LOX-Methane propulsion and the specific payload capabilities of the upcoming NGLV is essential for space-related questions. Additionally, the new Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards are important factual fodder for Prelims.

  • 8 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    UN Reforms, Judicial Pendency, and Network Survey Vehicles in Roads

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article spans core UPSC topics across GS2 (International Relations and Polity) and GS3 (Infrastructure and Technology). Understanding UN reforms is crucial for IR, judicial pendency is a perennial governance issue, and the adoption of modern technologies like NSVs for highway management showcases the application of S&T in infrastructure.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    US-China Trade War Escalation and Rare Earth Export Controls

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The retaliatory cycle of trade barriers and export controls between the world's two largest economies threatens global economic stability. For India, this presents both challenges and opportunities regarding supply chain diversification (e.g., rare earth minerals) and shifting manufacturing hubs amid the evolving U.S.-China strategic competition.

  • विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar and its significance for science

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar replaces older science awards like the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, unifying national recognition for scientists under a single Padma-style framework. It is directly relevant to UPSC Prelims (Current Affairs, Science & Tech) and Mains GS-3 (Achievements of Indians in S&T; indigenization of technology).

  • 4 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    IBM runs quantum error correction algorithms on conventional AMD chips

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in processing power capable of solving complex problems in seconds. However, 'quantum noise' and qubit errors have stalled practical use. Solving this with conventional semiconductor chips (like FPGAs) bridges the gap between current hardware and future quantum infrastructure, making scalable quantum supercomputers more viable and economically feasible.

  • 7 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Child Malnutrition and Public Healthcare Systems in India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Child malnutrition, human capital development, and public healthcare are core topics in UPSC GS2. Questions frequently evaluate the effectiveness of schemes like ICDS/Poshan Abhiyaan and the broader socio-economic impacts of failing to address early childhood health.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Kerala political row erupts over PM SHRI scheme implementation MoU

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This case study is highly relevant for GS2, illustrating practical challenges in Centre-State relations, particularly how tied grants in Centrally Sponsored Schemes can infringe upon federalism. It also provides a contemporary example of intra-state governance issues regarding collective Cabinet responsibility and protocol in executive actions.

  • भूगोलGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Western Ghats plastic ban and extended producer responsibility rules

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Demonstrates the active role of the judiciary in enforcing environmental regulations and highlights the practical application of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to protect ecologically sensitive zones from plastic pollution.

  • 8 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    भूगोलGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Toxic leachate from Bandhwari landfill threatens Aravali ecosystem

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article serves as a prime case study for GS3 topics related to environmental degradation, solid waste management, and the impacts of rapid urbanization. It also provides examples for GS2 regarding the efficacy of statutory bodies like NGT and the role of environmental activists (pressure groups) in holding civic bodies accountable.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Af-Pak Border Tensions and Regional Mediation Efforts in Turkiye

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The unresolved border issues and presence of terror outfits in the Af-Pak region have direct implications for India's regional security framework. For UPSC aspirants, understanding the geography of the Durand Line, the geopolitical influence of mediators like Turkiye and Qatar, and the threat of non-state actors is critical for both Prelims map-based questions and Mains security/IR answers.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Conventional media protection policies and digital disruption measures

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Media is the fourth pillar of democracy, and balancing the playing field between conventional and digital platforms is a pressing policy challenge. Initiatives to integrate government communication bodies, regulate TRPs, and combat fake news using AI/chatbots demonstrate crucial governance reforms relevant to UPSC GS2 (Governance/Policies) and GS3 (Internal Security/Digital Economy).

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Post-Polio Syndrome: Addressing India's Aging Survivor Crisis

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    India's triumph over polio left a large population of survivors who are now aging into PPS. Understanding this syndrome is essential for civil servants framing inclusive geriatric health policies, managing disability rights, and anticipating the long-term infrastructural needs of an aging population.

  • 17 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Brain Drain Reversal Policies and R&D Ecosystem Challenges in India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Brain drain and the mobilization of the Indian diaspora are recurring themes in UPSC. Understanding the limitations of government schemes aimed at reversing brain drain helps aspirants critically analyze human capital management, policy effectiveness, and the structural reforms needed in India's R&D sector.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Judicial Pendency and Execution Petition Delays in Indian Courts

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Judicial pendency and the sluggish enforcement of civil contracts are major obstacles to effective governance and economic growth (Ease of Doing Business). The topic frequently features in UPSC GS2 (functioning of the judiciary, issues with subordinate courts) and GS3 (contract enforcement and economic development).

  • भूगोलGS3

    Yamuna Pollution: October Report Highlights Unsafe Bathing Waters

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    It illustrates the chronic and severe nature of urban river pollution in India, specifically the Yamuna in Delhi. It serves as a practical case study for GS3 (Environment) regarding the failure of sustained pollution control vs. temporary natural dilution (floods), and the public health risks associated with polluted water bodies during mass cultural events.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Minority welfare and political representation in Bihar elections

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article provides real-world examples of how political representation, minority welfare schemes, and communalism intersect during elections. This is highly relevant for GS-2 (Polity and Social Justice) when discussing the effectiveness of minority welfare, secularism, and the marginalization of vulnerable groups in electoral democracy, as well as for GS-1 (Indian Society) concerning communal violence and social cohesion.