Centre releases draft Seeds Bill; farm outfits cautious
Why in news? Relevance What are “seeds laws” in India? Key provisions of the draft Seeds Bill, 2025 Why earlier attempts (2004 and 2019) failed Farmers’ perspective Seed industry perspective Larger policy context: why regulate seeds more tightly now? Critical analysis Strengths Concerns Governance risks
Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR
Why is this in news? Relevance Basics Key global findings (GLASS 2025) India-specific findings Current efforts in India Major weaknesses identified Expert assessments Abdul Ghafur V. Ramasubramanian Ella Balasa Antibiotic development pipeline (critical analysis) Global pipeline trends India’s status Limitations Features needed in next-generation antibiotics Global and industry-side initiatives AMR Industry Alliance Funding gaps Kerala […]
Transgender-inclusive healthcare in Tamil Nadu
Why is this in News? Relevance Basics Why do Transgender Persons Face Healthcare Barriers? What Has Tamil Nadu Done? Services Offered How Has Tamil Nadu Expanded Insurance Coverage? Key Reforms for Accessibility Outcomes (as of Oct 2025) Policy & Legal Reforms Strengthening the Model What Challenges Remain? Conclusion
Current Affairs Quiz 14 November 2025
Q1. With reference to Tamil Nadu’s transgender-inclusive healthcare model, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?a) Only oneb) Only twoc) All threed) None Correct Answer: b) Only two In-depth Explanation Q2. According to the GLASS 2025 report, which of the following pathogens show highest resistance levels in India’s ICUs? a) […]
Current Affairs 14 November 2025
Content Transgender-inclusive healthcare in Tamil Nadu Why is this in News? Relevance Basics Why do Transgender Persons Face Healthcare Barriers? What Has Tamil Nadu Done? Services Offered How Has Tamil Nadu Expanded Insurance Coverage? Key Reforms for Accessibility Outcomes (as of Oct 2025) Policy & Legal Reforms Strengthening the Model What Challenges Remain? Conclusion Holding […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 November 2025
Content On Children’s Day, let’s commit to a level playing field Why in News? Editorial on Children’s Day argues that India must commit to creating a genuinely level playing field for all children, using the recent Indian women’s cricket team’s success as a counterpoint to widespread dynastic privilege in public life. Relevance GS 1 – […]
PIB Summaries 14 November 2025
Content BOTSWANA GIFTS INDIA EIGHT CHEETAHS FOR NEXT PHASE OF PROJECT CHEETAH Why in News? Relevance GS 3 – Environment, Biodiversity & Conservation GS 2 – International Relations The Event Importance for Project Cheetah India–Botswana Wildlife Diplomacy High-Level Bilateral Engagements Core Themes Discussed India–Botswana Relations (Strategic Context) President’s Address to Indian Community Key Points Diplomatic […]
Static Quiz 14 November 2025 (Economy)
Q1. Consider the following statements on Stagflation: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (b) Only two In-depth Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on Inflation Targeting: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (c) All three […]
India–Botswana Cheetah Translocation Pact
Why in News: On November 12, 2025, India and Botswana formally announced a cheetah translocation pact, under which eight cheetahs will be relocated from Botswana to India as part of Project Cheetah. The agreement was finalised during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Botswana, marking a significant milestone in India–Africa conservation diplomacy. Relevance GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity GS 2 – International Relations Key […]
India’s TB Incidence Falls by 21% — WHO Global TB Report 2025
Why in News: The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 highlighted that India’s TB incidence declined by 21% (2015–2024) — from 237 cases per lakh to 187 per lakh, nearly double the global rate of decline (12%). This marks one of the steepest reductions globally among high-burden nations. Relevance : GS 2 – Health, Governance, Social Justice Key Data & Achievements India’s […]