Current Affairs

26 Dec 2025's MCQs

4 questions · one per article

  • 7 linked PYQs · Can you solve them?
    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Offshore IIT Campuses and Educational Diplomacy for Global South

    Why It Matters

    The establishment of offshore IIT and IIM campuses marks a paradigm shift in India's soft power strategy, positioning the country as an exporter of quality higher education. It addresses GS2 syllabus areas concerning the structural reforms in the education sector (NEP 2020), the autonomy of premier institutes, and bilateral cooperation with nations in the Global South and the Middle East.

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    Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Rashtra Prerna Sthal Inauguration and Political Ideologies in India

    Why It Matters

    The article provides context on the ideologies of key post-independence leaders who shaped India's political landscape. Their philosophies regarding national integration (Article 370), governance (Good Governance Day), and welfare (Antyodaya) are crucial for understanding contemporary public policy and post-independence consolidation.

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Minority Rights and Secularism Concerns During Christmas in India

    Why It Matters

    The article highlights the practical challenges and contemporary debates surrounding secularism, fundamental rights (such as Article 25), and minority protection in India. It underscores the responsibility of the State in curbing communal violence and maintaining social cohesion, which are core themes in UPSC GS1 (Indian Society) and GS2 (Polity and Governance).

  • Polity and GovernanceGS2

    Qatargate and Intelligence Leaks in Israeli Politics

    Why It Matters

    Provides critical context on the internal political dynamics of Israel during the Gaza conflict, highlighting how domestic political survival strategies can intersect with national security, foreign lobbying, and geopolitical stability. Relevant for International Relations (GS2) and Ethics/Probity (GS4).