One in Six People Exposed to Conflict Worldwide (ACLED Report 2025)
Why is this in News? Relevance What is ACLED? Key Global Findings (2025) Scale of Conflict Nature of Contemporary Conflicts 1. Increased Violence, Reduced Restraint 2. Rising Role of State Forces Civilians at the Centre of Violence Region-wise Trends Europe West Asia Africa State vs Non-State Actors: A Nuanced Picture State Actors Non-State Armed Groups […]
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance UGC: Background and Role What is the VBSA Bill, 2025? Key Features of the VBSA Bill Regulatory Restructuring Graded Autonomy Framework Compliance and Penalty Regime Language and Nomenclature Issue Federalism Concerns Executive Overreach: Core Criticism Implications for Higher Education Potential Advantages Serious Risks Comparison: UGC vs VBSA Aspect UGC […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger Worker demand Govt allocation Budget Demand-responsive Fixed, capped Area coverage All rural India Centre-notified […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 December 2025
Q1. Under the proposed VB-GRAM Bill, which of the following changes are envisaged compared to MGNREGA? Select the correct answer using the code below:A) 1 and 2 onlyB) 2 and 3 onlyC) 1 and 3 onlyD) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: AExplanation: VB-GRAM increases workdays from 100 to 125 and raises State contribution to […]
Current Affairs 16 December 2025
Content Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-GRAM Bill) Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 December 2025
Content Governor’s Assent to State Bills Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Constitution GS II – Federalism & Centre–State Relations Practice Question Constitutional Basics: Article 200 Article 200 – Governor’s Options on a State Bill When a Bill is presented, the Governor may: First Proviso to Article 200 Core principle: […]
PIB Summaries 16 December 2025
Content Setting up Five National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs) for Skilling Why is this in News? Relevance : GS II – Governance, Social Justice What are National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs)? Institutional Framework: PM-SETU Scheme Approved NCoEs: Location & Rationale Selection criteria: Regional logic: Sectoral & Global Partnerships Governance Model: Institute Management Committee (IMC) Size: […]
Static Quiz 16 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is NOT applicable to which of the following areas? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: D Explanation: Article 243M explicitly exempts Fifth Schedule areas, Sixth Schedule areas, and areas under special laws like […]
Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance Existing Legal Framework on Hate Speech What Does the Karnataka Bill Propose? Broad Definition of Hate Crime Key Changes Introduced by the Bill Expanded Definition of Hate Speech Increased Punishment Government’s Takedown Powers Collective Liability Provisions Constitutional & Legal Concerns Article 19(1)(a) vs Article 19(2) Vagueness Doctrine Chilling Effect […]
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance Background: India’s Insurance Framework Key Provisions of the Bill FDI Liberalisation Capital & Entry Norms Reform More Powers to IRDAI Simplified Regulatory Processes Reinsurance & GIFT-IFSC Boost What the Bill Does Not Allow Captive Insurers: Deferred Reform Economic & Governance Significance Insurance as Growth Infrastructure Market Structure Impact Risks & Criticisms […]