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 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 November 2025
Q1. The “BRICS Pay” initiative unveiled at the Kazan Summit 2024 primarily seeks to:a) Set up a regional clearinghouse under the NDBb) Build a payment network independent of dollar and SWIFTc) Create a blockchain system under IMF oversightd) Launch a common BRICS digital currencyAnswer: b)Explanation: BRICS Pay enables cross-border settlements in local currencies through a […]
Current Affairs 06 November 2025
Content 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 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 November 2025
Content Death on the Move: India’s Road Safety Crisis Why in News ? Relevance GS 2 (Governance): GS 3 (Infrastructure & Internal Security): GS 4 (Ethics): Practice Question The Scale of India’s Road Safety Crisis Structural Causes Infrastructure Deficits Human Error & Licensing Failure Vehicular Safety Enforcement Deficit Post-Crash Care Dimensions of Impact Dimension […]
PIB Summaries 06 November 2025
Content National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Why in News ? Relevance : NCDC – The Backbone of India’s Cooperative Economy Key Objectives India’s Cooperative Landscape NCDC’s Financial Growth Year Financial Assistance (₹ crore) Growth 2014–15 5,735.51 Base Year 2024–25 95,182.88 +1,560% rise 2025–26 (till Oct 2025) 49,799.06 52% of previous FY achieved mid-year Sectoral Focus […]
Static Quiz 06 November 2025 (Polity)
Q1.The Constitution (73rd Amendment) provides reservation of chairperson posts in Panchayati Raj institutions for SC/STs in proportion to:a) State populationb) Total panchayat seatsc) Total population of SC/STs in the Stated) Number of districts Correct Answer: (c) Explanation: Q2. Which of the following statements about parliamentary privileges is incorrect?a) They are based on Article 105 and […]
Inequality fuels pandemics and prolongs crises
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations & Governance): GS Paper III (Economy & Disaster Management): GS Paper I (Society): Key Findings of the Report Major Causes Identified Global Inequality Dimensions Impacts Highlighted Recommendations by UNAIDS Broader Context India Relevance
Stop Wildlife Imports to India Until Proper Checks in Place
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): GS Paper II (Governance & International Relations): Basic Facts Key Findings of the CITES Verification Mission Specific Red Flags Core Concerns Recommendations by CITES India’s Position Global Context Environmental & Ethical Implications Way Forward