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Recently awarded GI Tags

Why in the News? The Geographical Indications (GI) Registry under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry granted GI recognition to multiple traditional products across India, including Ambaji Marble (Gujarat), Panna Diamond (Madhya Pradesh), and Lepcha Instruments (Sikkim). GI Tag/Product Details Ambaji White Marble (Gujarat) • Known for pure white color, high calcium content, and durability… Continue reading Recently awarded GI Tags

NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars

Why in the News? NASA launched the ESCAPADE mission aboard the New Glenn rocket developed by Blue Origin. About ESCAPADE Mission: Mission Overview: ESCAPADE is a NASA Mars mission consisting of two identical orbiters (Blue and Gold) designed to study how the solar wind interacts with the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere. Launch: Launched aboard Blue… Continue reading NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars

[14th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.  Explain. Linkage: China’s denial of nuclear testing and its call for the U.S. to uphold the moratorium illustrate the sharper, more complex strategic rivalry between the two powers. This… Continue reading [14th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order

Holding up GLASS to India: securing stewardship to tackle AMR

INTRODUCTION AMR in India is now labelled a “serious and escalating threat”, with the latest WHO GLASS report (2025) confirming extraordinarily high resistance levels across commonly used antibiotics. Nearly one in five severe infections in India mirrored or exceeded South and East Asian trends, and one in six confirmed infections was resistant. India’s high infectious… Continue reading Holding up GLASS to India: securing stewardship to tackle AMR

Centre releases draft Seeds Bill, 2025

Why in the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 for public consultation before its introduction in Parliament. Precursor to the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025: Seeds Act, 1966: Regulated seed production, certification, sale, and import/export through central and state seed committees and certification agencies. Seeds (Control) Order,… Continue reading Centre releases draft Seeds Bill, 2025

Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)?

Why in the News? Health authorities are debating whether Hepatitis A vaccine should have higher priority for inclusion in Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) compared to Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV). About Hepatitis A: Overview: Viral infection caused by Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), spreading through contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person. Nature of… Continue reading Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)?

India’s CO₂ Emission Trends as per Global Carbon Budget, 2025

​Why in the News? The Global Carbon Budget 2025 shows India’s fossil fuel emissions barely rising (3.19 to 3.22 billion tonnes) with growth slowing to 1.4 per cent, hinting at early stabilisation. India’s CO₂ Emission Trends: Annual Growth: Fossil fuel CO₂ emissions rose from 3.19 billion tonnes (2024) to 3.22 billion tonnes (2025) a 1.4%… Continue reading India’s CO₂ Emission Trends as per Global Carbon Budget, 2025

Govt to begin year-long National Migration Survey from July 2026

Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), through the National Statistics Office (NSO), will conduct the National Migration Survey 2026–27 from July 2026 to June 2027. About the National Migration Survey (2026–27): Overview: A nationwide MoSPI–NSO survey conducted from July 2026 to June 2027 to measure India’s migration rates, patterns,… Continue reading Govt to begin year-long National Migration Survey from July 2026

[13th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. Linkage: The article highlights how State-level competition for investment is reshaping India’s federal structure into a more dynamic, State-driven model. This directly reflects the PYQ’s focus… Continue reading [13th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth

How grassroots movements and campaigns are shaping India

INTRODUCTION India’s development story is incomplete without recognising the individuals, communities and voluntary organisations working at the grassroots who transform adversity into resilience. Through examples from Subroto Bagchi, Bela Bhatia, and other chroniclers of grassroots India, the article illustrates how local aspirations, bottom-up leadership, and rights-based activism challenge structural inequalities and drive social transformation. These… Continue reading How grassroots movements and campaigns are shaping India

Ricin: the new Bio-Weapon

Why in the News? Recent investigations after the Delhi Bomb Blast revealed a plot to use ricin, a deadly biological toxin, for large-scale terror attacks. About Ricin: Origin: Ricin is a highly toxic protein derived from the mash left after processing castor beans (Ricinus communis) for castor oil. Discovery: First isolated in 1888 by German… Continue reading Ricin: the new Bio-Weapon

Low taxes spur buying but jobs and incomes will have to grow

Introduction India’s economy is witnessing strong domestic demand supported by lower income tax and GST rates, easing inflation, a healthy monsoon, and lower interest rates. However, external uncertainties, high U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, and weak goods-export momentum pose headwinds. While consumption, services exports, and government capital expenditure show strength, India’s long-term growth will depend… Continue reading Low taxes spur buying but jobs and incomes will have to grow

Row over National Anthem

Why in the News? A Karnataka MP has claimed that Rabindranath Tagore composed ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as a welcome song for British officials, reigniting an old debate about its intent. About the National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’: Composition: Written by Rabindranath Tagore on December 11, 1911, in Sanskritised Bengali, as part of the five-stanza hymn… Continue reading Row over National Anthem

Supreme Court reserves verdict on defining Aravalli Hills and Ranges

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges, a critical environmental issue impacting Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. About the Aravallis: Geology: The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain ranges in the world, formed during the Proterozoic era. Spread: It… Continue reading Supreme Court reserves verdict on defining Aravalli Hills and Ranges

New Royalty Rates of Critical Minerals

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium to strengthen India’s domestic mineral base and reduce import dependency. About the New Royalty Rates: The Union Cabinet has approved revised ad valorem royalty rates (percentage of average sale price) for four key minerals- graphite, caesium,… Continue reading New Royalty Rates of Critical Minerals

Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026

Why in the News? A new German watch report, ‘Climate Risk Index 2026’, reveals worldwide extreme weather claimed over 8lakh lives between 1995-2024. About the Climate Risk Index (CRI), 2026: Publisher: Released annually by Germanwatch to rank countries based on the real, observed human and economic impacts of extreme weather events. Focus: Measures actual climate… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026

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