Current Affairs 07 November 2025
Content Bihar’s Makhana Potential: From Local Crop to Global Superfood Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 (Geography & Society): GS-3 (Economy & Agriculture): Basic Context Production and Global Standing Core Issues and Challenges Opportunities and Potential Economic and Policy Implications India–Peru & India–Chile Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Strengthening India’s Latin America Footprint Why in News […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 November 2025
Content Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI at the Centre Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Background: The Concept of UBI India’s Socio-Economic Context Current Welfare Architecture: Fragmented and Targeted Why UBI Now? Evidence from India Economic Feasibility Addressing Criticisms Criticism Counter-argument Fiscal burden too high Start small, integrate with existing subsidies; 5% of […]
PIB Summaries 07 November 2025
Content 150 Years of Vande Mataram Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 (History & Culture): Basic Facts Historical Context Composed during British colonial rule, the song personified India as the Mother Goddess, invoking divine reverence and national pride. Initially a literary expression, it evolved into a political and spiritual anthem during the anti-colonial struggle. The […]
Static Quiz 07 November 2025 (Polity)
Q1.Which of the following statements is/are correct about Article 14 of the Constitution? Select the correct answer:a) 1 and 3 onlyb) 1 onlyc) 1 and 2 onlyd) 2 and 3 only Correct Answer: (c) Explanation: Q2.Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?a) President of Indiab) Speaker of Lok Sabhac) Finance Ministerd) Chairman of […]
India’s 2024 Road Accident Report
Why in News? Relevance: • GS-3 (Infrastructure & Transport): Evaluates safety performance under MoRTH, Motor Vehicles Act, and blackspot rectification policy. • GS-2 (Governance): Reflects Centre–State coordination and institutional accountability in road safety management. • GS-3 (Disaster Management): Links accident prevention, emergency response, and trauma care with SDG 3.6 (reduce deaths by 50% by 2030). National Overview (2024 vs 2023) State-wise […]
3rd Home for Cheetahs in India
Why in News ? Relevance: • GS-3 (Environment & Biodiversity): Concerns species reintroduction, habitat restoration, and India’s cheetah meta-population model. • GS-3 (Conservation): Aligns with Green India Mission and UNCCD land restoration goals. • GS-3 (Geography): Studies central Indian landscape connectivity — Satpura–Panna–Bandhavgarh corridor. • GS-3 (Ecology & Sustainable Development): Promotes eco-tourism and community-led conservation for livelihood diversification. Background: Project Cheetah About Nauradehi […]
India among countries with highest yield loss due to human-induced land degradation
Why in News ? Relevance: • GS-3 (Environment): Relates to land degradation, desertification, and India’s commitments under UNCCD and SDG 15.3. • GS-3 (Agriculture): Examines yield loss, soil fertility decline, and sustainable land management practices. • GS-3 (Economy): Links degradation with reduced productivity, rural distress, and food security threats. Key Global Findings India-Specific Insights Drivers of Human-Induced Land Degradation Economic and […]
The Forgotten Internationalists
Context Relevance: • GS-2 (International Relations): Analyses UN reforms, Global South diplomacy, and India’s historical role in shaping postcolonial internationalism. • GS-1 (Modern History): Examines figures like U Thant and K.M. Panikkar in Cold War and decolonisation contexts. The UN’s Current Crisis U Thant’s Legacy: Global South Diplomacy K.M. Panikkar’s Vision: India’s Civilisational Diplomacy Comparative Overview Aspect U Thant […]
Contempt of Court and Judicial Authority
Why in News? Relevance: • GS-2 (Polity): Pertains to constitutional provisions under Articles 129, 215 and the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; upholds judicial independence. • GS-2 (Governance): Balances freedom of speech (Article 19(1)(a)) with institutional accountability and rule of law. • GS-2 (Judiciary): Demonstrates the evolving judicial stance on fair criticism, media conduct, and protection of judicial dignity. Constitutional & […]
Household Income Survey 2026
Why in News? Relevance: • GS-3 (Economy): Enhances precision in income-based poverty estimation, inequality mapping, and welfare targeting through direct household income data. • GS-2 (Governance): Strengthens evidence-based policy formulation and social sector planning under MoSPI and NSO. • GS-3 (Inclusive Growth): Facilitates better DBT targeting, financial inclusion, and income-linked welfare metrics. • GS-3 (Statistics & Data Governance): Modernises India’s statistical architecture by […]