Archive · 13 Sep 2025
UPSC Weekly Quiz: GI Tags, Manipur Conflict, and More
This week's news includes updates on various topics.
Firstly, GI tags are like special labels for products from specific places.
The ongoing conflict in Manipur, between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, is still seeing displacement and violence.
Also, India used a military operation to take over Hyderabad in the past.
New student IDs are being introduced to help students keep track of their studies.
A new temple is being constructed in Goa, and a mission is in place to preserve old manuscripts.
Finally, there are some changes in the law about protecting wildlife, and some states are declared fully literate.
Punjab is considering a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Amritsari Kulcha.
Manipur has experienced ongoing conflict leading to displacement and violence.
Operation Polo was the military action to annex Hyderabad.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is easing APAAR ID requirements.
Goa approved development of a 'Koti Tirth corridor' including a new temple.
- Who
- Government of India, Kerala Cabinet, and involved organizations.
- What
- Recent developments include updates on GI tags, Manipur conflict, and approval for multiple projects.
- When
- Announcements made during the week of September 7-13, 2025.
- Where
- Across India, including Manipur, Goa, and Kerala.
- Why
- To address issues, promote education, and manage historical preservation.
- GI Tag Definition
- Label for products with unique qualities from a specific place.
- Manipur Conflict
- Ongoing violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023.
- Operation Polo
- Indian military operation to annex Hyderabad.
- APAAR ID
- 12-digit student identifier under the 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative.
- Koti Tirth Corridor
- Development approved in Goa; new temple construction.
- Gyan Bharatam Mission
- Project for manuscript preservation, under the Ministry of Culture.
- Wildlife Protection Act Amendment
- Kerala proposed changes including wild boar as vermin and bonnet macaque reclassification
- Fully Literate State/UTs
- Goa, Ladakh, Mizoram, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh