[1st November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The case for a board of peace and sustainable security

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level. Linkage: The BPSS proposal aligns with the recurring UPSC theme of UN reform… Continue reading

Decoding India’s projected GDP

Why in the News Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India will become a $30 trillion economy in 20-25 years, emphasising India’s “strength-to-strength” growth and the vision of matching the US economy in scale. However, an analysis of India’s GDP trajectory and exchange rate trends over the past 25 years suggests that this goal appears… Continue reading

India-US seal 10 year defense partnership framework

Introduction India and the United States have signed a 10-year defence partnership framework (2025-2035), signaling a new phase in their strategic collaboration. The pact provides a unified vision and policy direction for deepening cooperation across logistics, supply chains, joint production, and technology sharing. It underscores the commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific, amid… Continue reading

Lucknow named UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’

Why in the News? At the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Lucknow was officially designated a “Creative City of Gastronomy”, making it only the second Indian city after Hyderabad (2019) to receive this title. About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN): Aim: To promote the integration of cultural industries into economic,… Continue reading

[31st October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: AI’s rewriting the rule of education

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in the healthcare? Linkage: The PYQ highlights AI’s role in improving efficiency while raising privacy concerns. This theme directly relates to ethical and… Continue reading

After ASEAN Summit: Group’s importance for India, amid US-China tussle

Introduction ASEAN, established in 1967, comprises 11 countries, forming one of the world’s most successful regional organizations. With over 40-50% of global trade transiting through the region, ASEAN represents both an economic hub and a strategic pivot in the Indo-Pacific. The 2025 Summit reinforced ASEAN’s centrality amid a shifting balance of power between the US… Continue reading

The debt we owe Sardar Patel

Introduction Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, revered as the “Iron Man of India,” was the chief architect of India’s political integration post-Independence. Through his pragmatic diplomacy, courage, and commitment to national unity, he merged 565 princely states into the Indian Union. His ideals of discipline, inclusivity, and moral integrity remain vital for guiding modern India’s governance in… Continue reading

Nauradehi WLS to become 3rd home for Cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh

Why in the News? Madhya Pradesh CM has announced that Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will soon become the third home for cheetahs in the State, after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. About Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary: Overview: Largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, covering 1,197 sq km across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts; located between… Continue reading

Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF)

Why in the News? In October 2025, seven countries, Cook Islands, Madagascar, Mexico, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Uganda, secured $5.8 million in grants from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) to promote nature-friendly agriculture. What is Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF)? Objective: To assist developing nations in implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), aimed at… Continue reading

Revisions in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has proposed major revisions in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology, to be implemented in the new retail inflation series from February 2026. About the Consumer Price Index (CPI): Overview: The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by… Continue reading

[pib] GI Tagged Indi and Puliyankudi Limes

Why in the News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated India’s first air export of GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the UK. About Indi Lime: Origin: Cultivated predominantly in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. GI Tag: Granted in 2023, becoming India’s second… Continue reading

[30th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A decade after Paris Accord, an unstoppable transition

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] Write a review on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution intended by India been updated in 2022? (Answer in 250 words) Linkage: The question builds directly on the… Continue reading

An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issue

Introduction The recently introduced Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill has ignited a significant constitutional and political debate. The Bill seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution concerning the Union and State Councils of Ministers. It stipulates that if a Minister is arrested and detained in custody for 30 consecutive… Continue reading

The race to break China’s rare earth stranglehold

Introduction Rare earth minerals form the backbone of modern industries, from smartphones and electric vehicles to solar panels and missiles. Yet, China controls nearly 70% of global mining and 90% of processing, weaponizing this dominance through export restrictions and technology control. The recent spate of US-led agreements with Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia signals a tectonic… Continue reading

China’s WTO complaint against India’s PLI Schemes

Why in the News? China has lodged a formal complaint at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) alleging that India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) batteries, Automobile and Auto Components, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) violate WTO subsidy rules. About the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Overview: Launched in 2020 under the Atmanirbhar… Continue reading

[pib] Koyla Shakti Dashboard

Why in the News? The Union Minister of Coal and Mines has launched two major digital governance platforms, the KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and the Coal Land Acquisition, Management, and Payment (CLAMP) Portal, through video conference in New Delhi. About Koyla Shakti Dashboard: Overview: It is developed by the Ministry of Coal as a unified digital… Continue reading

[pib] Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Initiative

Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) in New Delhi. About the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS): Overview: Introduced on 30 October 2025 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati… Continue reading

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