Why does India need bioremediation?
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography / Environment GS 2 – Governance What Is Bioremediation? Types of Bioremediation Why Does India Need Bioremediation? Where India Stands ? International Experience Opportunities for India Key Risks What India Should Do Next ?
PAN MASALA CESS & HIGHER DUTIES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Why Is This in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance / Polity GS 3 – Economy / Public Health Basics Key Features of the New Bills A. Health Security Cess Bill, 2025 B. Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Rationale Behind the Move Fiscal Rationale Public Health Rationale Governance Rationale Economic & Policy Implications For Centre–State Fiscal Dynamics […]
Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?
What Is Extreme Poverty? Relevance GS 1 – Society GS 2 – International Relations / Social Justice GS 3 – Economy What Has Happened Since 1990? (Global Background) Why Rapid Decline Is Slowing Now Projections (World Bank + IMF) A. Up to 2030 B. After 2030 C. Geographic shift Why Progress Is Stalling ? How Latin American Countries […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 December 2025
Q1. Which SDG is most directly linked to monitoring global extreme poverty?a) SDG-8b) SDG-10c) SDG-1d) SDG-4 Answer: c) SDG-1 Explanation: SDG-1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. It is the primary indicator used to monitor global extreme poverty. Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Health Security Cess Bill, 2025: Which of […]
Current Affairs 02 December 2025
Content Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty? What Is Extreme Poverty? Relevance GS 1 – Society GS 2 – International Relations / Social Justice GS 3 – Economy What Has Happened Since 1990? (Global Background) Why Rapid Decline Is Slowing Now Projections (World Bank + IMF) A. Up to 2030 B. After […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 December 2025
Content NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (NAP-AMR 2.0, 2025-29) Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Health Governance, Federalism GS3 – Biotechnology, Environment, Agriculture Practice Questions What is AMR? Why AMR is a One Health Crisis Evolution of India’s Action Plan: First NAP-AMR (2017-21) Achievements Gaps NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29): Key Features Stronger Governance […]
PIB Summaries 02 December 2025
Content Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Indian Culture GS 2 – Governance & Education What is Kashi Tamil Sangamam? Core Idea:Revive centuries-old people-to-people exchange across two major civilisation nodes of India. Historical & Civilisational Context Civilisational Continuity Themes: Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 – Key Features A. Tamil […]
Static Quiz 02 December 2025 (Modern History)
1. Which of the following is/are true regarding the Battle of Swally (1612)? How many statements are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (c)Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Battle of Swally (off the coast of Surat) secured British naval supremacy and diplomatic support from Jahangir. 2. Who among the […]
Developing Nations Call for ‘Meat Tax’ on High-Income Countries
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Environment & Climate Change GS 2 – International Relations What Is a ‘Meat Tax’ Proposal? Why Agriculture Is Under Scrutiny What the Belém Declaration Seeks Who Are the Signatories? Rationale Behind the Demand a) Disproportionate Emissions b) Inequity in Climate Burden c) Rising Livestock Demand Unsustainable Why High-Income […]
Ditwah: How Are Tropical Cyclones Named?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography GS 3 – Disaster Management What Are Tropical Cyclone Names? Who Decides the Names? How the Naming System Works ? Criteria for Cyclone Names Example: Cyclone Ditwah Why Naming Matters (Operational Importance) ? Naming for North Indian Ocean vs. Other Basins India’s Role Conclusion