Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 1 November 2025 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 1 November 2025
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -security And GS Paper 2- international relations Introduction Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium. The announcement followed Russia’s claim of a successful test of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and came the same day as Mr. Trump’s… Continue reading Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. The case for a board of peace and sustainable security. Introduction The UN turns 80 with a sharp gap between ideals and structures. The Security Council reacts to crises but does not sustain peace. Political engagement… Continue reading The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UN Reforms – Need & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The United Nations celebrated its 80th anniversary this week. Reforming the United Nations (UN) is one of the most critical and complex challenges in global governance today. While the UN remains indispensable, its structure, particularly its most powerful bodies, often fails to reflect the realities of the 21st century. Table of Content Introduction Key Issues… Continue reading UN Reforms – Need & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Muthuramalinga Thevar
News: Vice President of India paid respects to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial on his 118th birth anniversary and 63rd Guru Pooja at Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district. About Muthuramalinga Thevar Birth: He was born on 30 October 1908 in Pasumpon village, Ramnad district, Tamil Nadu. Political career and associations He was initially associated… Continue reading Muthuramalinga Thevar
Bordetella Holmesii
News: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh reported a sharp rise of pertussis-like infections by Bordetella holmesii in north India, based on 2019–2023 surveillance. About Bordetella Holmesii Bordetella holmesii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus, strictly aerobic and slow-growing organism. First identified: It was first identified as a distinct species in 1995. Diseases… Continue reading Bordetella Holmesii
Global Virus Network (GVN)
News: The Global Virus Network expanded by adding three Centers of Excellence in the Americas. About Global Virus Network (GVN) It is a coalition of leading virologists worldwide that advances understanding of how viruses cause disease and develops drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. No single institution has expertise in all viral areas.… Continue reading Global Virus Network (GVN)
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
News: Marine Fisheries Census 2025 advances with digital geo referenced supervision and web dashboards after workshops and a national meet at CMFRI Kochi. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025 It is the 5th edition of India’s national marine fisheries census. Ministry involved: Ministry ofFisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Funded by: It is fully funded by the… Continue reading Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
News– China launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, carrying a new crew—including its youngest astronaut—to the Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Launch Centre. About the Shenzhou-21 Mission Mission Duration: The crew will stay in orbit for six months, taking over operations from the Shenzhou-20 team. Scientific Objective: Notably, this… Continue reading Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
