Day 12 Prelims 20+ Quiz – 20th May 2025

Dear Friends, We are posting Day 12 Prelims 20+ MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims 20 May Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies For the Day 12 Prelims 20+ archive – click here, For Prelims 20+ schedule, Click here 

Advancement Index improves grassroots data use

Source: The post Panchayat Advancement Index improves grassroots data use has been created, based on the article “Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2025. Advancement Index improves grassroots data use. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-governance-devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context:… Continue reading Advancement Index improves grassroots data use

A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals

News: Researchers from China recently reported that it’s hard to make sense of the widespread persistence of A-to-I mRNA editing in animals. About A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals mRNA: Our cells use DNA as a guide to make proteins. First, they copy DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). A-to-I editing: This is a process where the… Continue reading A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals

Supreme Court Verdict on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

India, the fifth-largest economy globally, is also home to 14 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (IQAir Report, 2023). Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) often exceeds 400 in winter months, leading to severe public health crises. According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, pollution-linked ailments impose a 1.3% burden on India’s GDP annually,… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

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Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme

News: On May 20, 2025, recently revamped OCI services portal was launched. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme. About Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced by the Government of India through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005. This initiative was designed to strengthen… Continue reading Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme

e-Zero FIR

News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that cyber fraud complaints above ₹10 lakh made via helpline 1930 or the NCRP will now be automatically converted into FIRs under the new e-Zero FIR system. About e-Zero FIR Launched by: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Pilot Project… Continue reading e-Zero FIR

Tulare Lake

News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake

UPSC IFoS 2024 Rank 1 – Kanika Anabh: Testimonial

Cracking the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination is no small feat—it demands not just strong academics, but also a deep understanding of nature, science, and a genuine spirit of public service. Kanika Anabh’s achievement of securing All India Rank 1 in UPSC IFoS 2024 is a shining example of how clear goals and steady… Continue reading UPSC IFoS 2024 Rank 1 – Kanika Anabh: Testimonial

MUDRA RAHEJA, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 252 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of MUDRA RAHEJA. She has secured AIR 252 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2024. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly.   Download link:  MUDRA RAHEJA, UPSC IAS 2024 Toppers, AIR 252, Sample MGP (GS) Copy   To… Continue reading MUDRA RAHEJA, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 252 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

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