4th November 2025

Explanation - The Burevestnik is a ground-launched, low-flying cruise missile developed by Russia, not high-altitude. It is nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed, powered by a small nuclear reactor that heats air to propel it forward. Its nuclear propulsion gives it virtually unlimited range, allowing it to loiter for days and circle enemy air defences before attacking. It is code-named 'SSC-X-9 Skyfall' by NATO. The missile is designed to fly at low altitudes to evade air-defence radar detection. 

Explanation - The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission is a Central Sector Scheme (not Centrally Sponsored Scheme) launched by the Government of India and implemented through the National Bee Board. It is funded at ₹500 crore for three years (extended to 2025-26) and includes three mini-missions. Mini Mission-III focuses on research and technology generation for different regions/states and agro-climatic conditions. One of the key objectives under the "Traceability" component is to develop blockchain/traceability systems for honey and other beehive products and use IT tools in beekeeping. 

Explanation - The Ramnamis are a unique sect from Chhattisgarh, India, who tattoo the name "Ram" on their bodies and faces. The Ramnami Samaj emerged in the 19th century as an act of peaceful resistance against the caste system that denied many entry to temples. In 1910, the Ramnami Samaj was taken to court by upper-caste Hindu groups but won the case, securing their right to inscribe Ram's name on their bodies, clothing, and living spaces. Their population, once near 6 lakh, has declined to approximately 100,000, with some estimates suggesting only 20,000 remain. 

Explanation - Enshittification is an informal word used to criticise the degradation in quality and experience of online platforms over time, often due to profit-seeking behaviour or monopolistic control. The Canada-born author, tech journalist, and activist Cory Doctorow coined the term in 2022. It refers to the process through which internet platforms are deliberately made worse for customers until they decay completely, including insertion of advertisements, self-preferencing, unfair bias in search results, and once-free features becoming paid. It is not a technical glitch but a deliberate business practice. 

Explanation - The Fully Accessible Route is a policy framework introduced by the RBI and SEBI in March 2020 to liberalise foreign investment in Indian government securities. Under FAR, foreign portfolio investors and other eligible non-resident investors can freely invest in specified G-secs without any investment caps, repatriation limits, or sectoral restrictions. The FAR mechanism aims to deepen the Indian debt market, enhance the inclusion of Indian bonds in global indices, and attract long-term, stable foreign capital. In June 2024, JP Morgan added 29 Indian government securities under FAR to its Emerging Market Bond Index (EMBI), marking India's debut in major global bond benchmarks.