India New Zealand wind up FTA talks set to boost trade
Why in News ? Relevance India–New Zealand Economic Context Core Trade Architecture of the FTA A. Tariff Liberalisation B. Sensitive Sector Protection (India’s Red Lines) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal explicitly stated that farmer and dairy interests were fully protected. Mobility & Services: A Strategic Gain for India Investment Dimension: USD 20 Billion Over 15 Years Strategic […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 December 2025
Q1.Which of the following mountain ranges forms the backbone of New Zealand’s South Island?a) Southern Alpsb) Great Dividing Rangec) Snowy Mountainsd) Canterbury Range Answer: a) Southern Alps Explanation: Q2.Which of the following activities is explicitly classified as a “non-forest purpose” under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? Select the correct answer:a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1, […]
Current Affairs 23 December 2025
Content India, New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade Why in News ? Relevance India–New Zealand Economic Context Core Trade Architecture of the FTA A. Tariff Liberalisation B. Sensitive Sector Protection (India’s Red Lines) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal explicitly stated that farmer and dairy interests were fully protected. Mobility & Services: […]
India – New Zealand FTA: Expanding Trade and Strategic Ties
Why Is It in the News? India and New Zealand have concluded trade negotiations aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion in the next 5 years. Introduction: The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aims to reduce trade barriers, deepen economic engagement, strengthen people-to-people ties and promote investment flows. It comes amid India’s push for […]
Are Consumer Courts in India Failing to Deliver Timely Justice?
Why Is It in the News? Recent reports have highlighted that consumer dispute redressal mechanisms in India are increasingly plagued by delays, backlogs, vacancies and procedural hurdles, turning what was meant to be a system of speedy justice into a prolonged ordeal for consumers. Introduction: Consumer courts in India were established with a simple yet […]
India – Africa Relations: Economic Dimensions
Why Is It in the News? Recent high-level political engagement, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia on December 16th and 17th,2025 and India’s renewed economic outreach towards Africa, amid global uncertainties, have brought India – Africa economic ties in to focus. Introduction: India – Africa relations have traditionally been rooted in political solidarity […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 December 2025
Content Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work Why is it in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance Practice Question Structural Context: Why the Bill Matters ? Core Provision of the Bill Key Legal and Conceptual Gaps Undefined Concept of “Work” in a Digital Economy Disconnect without Reclassification = Weak Protection Interaction […]
Static Quiz 23 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. Which of the following constitutional provisions does not require special majority of any kind? a) Approval of National Emergency (initial proclamation) b) Creation of new states or alteration of boundaries c) Removal of Supreme Court Judge d) Amendment of Seventh Schedule Answer: b) Creation of new states or alteration of boundaries Explanation: Article 3 […]
PIB Summaries 23 December 2025
Content India – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Why in News ? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Indian Economy Strategic Context India–New Zealand Economic Snapshot Bilateral Trade Trends Core Architecture of the FTA Protection of Sensitive Sectors Sector-wise Gains to India Services & Mobility: Biggest Structural Win Agriculture & Technology Cooperation […]
Transfusion Safety Gaps & HIV Risk for Thalassaemia Patients
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Governance & Social Justice GS II – Constitution GS III – Science & Technology Why Thalassaemia Patients Are High-Risk ? Screening Methods: ELISA vs NAAT ELISA (Most Common in India) NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) Key Gap: Most Indian blood banks do not routinely use NAAT. Scale of the Public […]