UPSC & BPSC February 11, 2025 Current Affairs | Current affairs today
Analysis and Updates Significantly Related To An Examination
Make sure to keep up with the latest contemporary events further outlined under ‘The Current Affairs Section’ in UPSC and BPSC syllabus. Link each headline or event with appropriate topics and formulate answers, for goal-oriented strategies in preliminary examinations.
Manipur’s Political Crisis: Chief Minister Resignation, Imposition Of Likely President’s Rule
Background:
Manipur Chief Minister Dr N. Biren Singh resigned following his audience with the Union Home Minister.
Governor relieved him, saying that he must remain in office pending a decision on alternative arrangements.
Examined security in light of violence that might take place; troops have been placed on standby.
Significance:
If no fresh government is established, then the probability of President’s Rule under Article 356 is highly possible.
Emphasis on the political chaos in the Northeast and the role of the central government in managing the associated crisis.
UPSC Importance:
GS-2: Politics & Constitution – Post Conflict and Resource Management, The Role of the Governor in an Area of Instability, Presidential Rule, Internal Peace in the Northeast Region of India.
Probable Question:
Prelims: Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution pertain to the President’s Rule in a state?
a) Article 350
b) Article 352
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
✅ Answer: (c) Article 356
✅ Explanation: Article 356 enables the President to impose direct central rule in a state in case of failure of constitutional machinery.
2. Chhattisgarh: The Most Significant Anti-Maoist Operation of 2025
Context:
This counterinsurgency operation that took place in March 2025 is admitted in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, where militants from the CPI (Maoist) party.
More than 650 security personnel conducted the operation and a total of 31 Maoists were killed in the district.
Why It Matters:
•Highlights Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) & internal security issues in India,
•Showcases government approach towards improving opposition form of government in India
UPSC Relevance:
GS-3: Security – Left-Wing Extremism, Part of the Role of Security Forces, Internal Security Issues.
Probable Question:
Prelims: Which of the following states is most susceptible to Left-Wing Extremism in India?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: (c) Chhattisgarh.
✅ Explanation:Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, which is part of Chhattisgarh, is known for trend of Maoists. It encounters regularly take place between the security forces and extremists.
3 . Delhi Elections: Victory for BJP, Decline for AAP
Context:
BJP has won the Delhi Assembly elections in 2020, in which they gained 48 seats out of total 70, emerging with a high margin against AAP and ending the 10 years of rule of AAP.
Arvind Kejriwal loses his seat; AAP to take the role of Opposition for the first time.
What Happens Next:
•Political changes in Delhi could have a wider ramification on both the City’s politics and on AAP’s future as a political party.
• The BJP’s rule in Delhi may further influence the urban policy and the Center’s relationship with Delhi.
Relevance for UPSC:
GS-2: Polity- State Elections, Federalism, LG’s Role in Delhi, Political Trends.
Anticipated Question:
Prelims: Which article of the constitution is related to the governance of Delhi?
a) Article 239
b) Article 352
c) Article 365
d) Article 370
Answer: (a) Article 239 Explanation: Delhi is a Union Territory with a legislature under Article 239AA to which the LG has a significant role.
4. The Debate Surrounding the Census for Caste Identification in Telangana
Overview:
•There is a BJP & BRS accusation that the Congress Government did not report enough Backward Classes (BCs) in the Caste Census. •There is a call for a new enumeration based on Caste.
What happens next:
•There are political and social issues that arise from the reservation crises.
•Caste data is treated as a sensitive issue of policy in relation to governance and welfare schemes.
Relevance for UPSC:
GS-2: Social Justice- Caste Census, Reservation Policies, Role of State Governments.
Prelims – Expected Question:
Which committee first suggested a caste-based census in India?
a) Mandal Commission
b) Kelkar Committee
c) Rangarajan Committee
d) Shah Commission
Answer:(a) Mandal Commission
Explanation:The Mandal Commission in 1980 was responsible for recommending caste-based reservation which eventually resulted in OBC reservation in India.
5.Rohingya Refugee Rights Hearing at SC
Context:
•NGO SC petitions : the SC to allow Rohingya refugees to attend government schools and access public hospitals.
•Aadhaar cards which provide access to welfare aid are not held by the Rohingyas.
Why it Matters:
•It’s about the rights of the refugee which poses constitutional and humanitarian issues in India.
• It examines India’s approach to taking in refugees and the obligations made internationally.
UPSC Relevance:
GS-2: Governance – Refugee Rights, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights.
Expected Question:Prelims
Which of the following does India abide by in context of refugees?
a) Non-Refoulement
b) Jus Soli Citizenship
c) Dual Citizenship
d) None of the above
Answer:(a) Non-Refoulement
Explanation:In practice, India follows the Non-Refoulement principle which states one cannot be sent back to a country where they faced persecution unlike India which has no ties to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
6. Aero India 2025 - India's Presence in Global Aerospace
Context
Major defence expo at Bengaluru with the aim of promotion of the aviation industry in the country.
The SU-57 and F-35 fighter jets from Russia and the US, respectively, are now on display at India for the first time.
Why It Matters:
India’s defense capabilities and the Make in India initiative is highlighted. India’s defense relations with foreign countries are further strengthened.
UPSC Relevance:
GS-3: Defense and Technology: Production of Indigenous Defense Equipment, Strategic Alliances.
Expected Question:
Prelims: Which of the following is India’s fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft project?
(a) Tejas Mark 2,
(b) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft,
(c) Super 30 MKI,
(d) Rafale Fighter Jet.
✅ Answer: (b) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
✅ Explanation: India’s AMCA is the indigenously developed stealth fighter jet program.
7. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary – New Cheetah Reintroduction Site
Context:
New quarantine enclosures for cheetahs prepared in Madhya Pradesh. Part of Project Cheetah, aiming to increase the cheetah population in India.
Why It Matters:
UPSC Relevance:
GS-3: Environment – Conservation of Biodiversity, Protection of Wildlife, Project Cheetah.
Expected Question:
Prelims: From which country did India obtain the cheetahs from under Project Cheetah?
(a) South Africa
(b) Kenya
(c) Namibia
(d) Both A and C.
✅ Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c).
✅ Explanation: As part of Project Cheetah, India was gifted cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia.
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