Q1 Assertion (A): Lithium-ion batteries are considered fire-prone. Reason (R): They contain a flammable organic electrolyte, which can lead to thermal runaway if mishandled. Assertion… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: September 5, 2025
India has long advocated the rise of a multipolar order, envisioning it as a system that widens strategic choices. Yet, the realities of such an… Read More »India’s Strategic Outlook In A Multipolar World
Q1. With reference to global carbon emissions, consider the following statements: In 2023, India’s share of global carbon emissions was higher than that of the… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: September 2, 2025
Q1. With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission of ISRO, consider the following statements: 1. The mission aims to send a three-member crew to low-Earth orbit… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: August 29, 2025
India’s doctrine of strategic autonomy represents a significant shift in its foreign policy thinking. Evolving from Cold War non-alignment, it emphasizes pragmatic engagement with multiple… Read More »India’s Doctrine Of Strategic Autonomy
Q1. With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), consider the following statements: 1. The categorization of PVTGs was initiated in the 1970s based on… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: August 24, 2025
Q1. India’s first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation (EO) satellite constellation is being developed by a consortium led by which private company? (a) Dhruva Space… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: August 20, 2025
Q1. With reference to the transition of a Small Finance Bank (SFB) into a Universal Bank in India, consider the following statements: 1. The SFB… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: August 18, 2025
Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) are regulatory or procedural measures—other than customs tariffs—that governments use to control the amount of trade across their borders. While they can… Read More »Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Since the devastation of Hiroshima, the world has witnessed sustained attempts to limit and eliminate nuclear weapons. A series of treaties, mechanisms, and advocacy initiatives… Read More »Global Nuclear Treaties And India’s Policy Response