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Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its report for 2026-31 to the President 

Why in the News? The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC), chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has formally submitted its report to the President of India on 17 November 2025. Recommendations will be made public once tabled in Parliament under Article 281. Back2Basics: Finance Commission Constitutional Body: Established under Article 280 of the Constitution to define financial… Continue reading Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its report for 2026-31 to the President 

Asiatic Caracal spotted at Ramgarh in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

Why in the News? The elusive Asiatic Caracal (Caracal caracal schmitzi) has been rediscovered at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, reaffirming its survival in the Thar Desert after years of uncertainty. About Asiatic Caracal: Scientific Name: Caracal caracal schmitzi, the Asiatic subspecies of the globally distributed caracal species. Distribution: Native to Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Pakistan, and… Continue reading Asiatic Caracal spotted at Ramgarh in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

[17th November 22] The Hindu Op-ed: Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the WHO. How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards? Linkage: This PYQ directly links to Delhi’s recurring “severe”… Continue reading [17th November 22] The Hindu Op-ed: Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions

Growing unchecked, no guardrails: On Cryptocurrency

INTRODUCTION India’s crypto ecosystem is witnessing rapid expansion, with millions of users participating through exchanges that operate in a regulatory grey zone. Even though cryptocurrencies are not recognised as legal tender, trading continues unchecked through global and domestic platforms. Simultaneously, enforcement agencies report increasing difficulty in conducting investigations, seizing digital assets, and identifying crypto flows… Continue reading Growing unchecked, no guardrails: On Cryptocurrency

The legal hoodwinking of adivasis

Introduction The cancellation of Ghatbarra (Chhattisgarh) Gram Sabha’s community forest rights (CFRs), despite earlier recognition under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, has triggered concerns about legal fairness, administrative overreach and the future of Adivasi forest governance. The High Court ruling, which upheld the revocation of CFRs based on procedural grounds, marks a sharp break… Continue reading The legal hoodwinking of adivasis

India’s Emerging Frontier in Precision Biotherapeutics 

Why in the News? India’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases and its vast genetic diversity make precision biotherapeutics and targeted therapies a strategic medical priority. About Precision Biotherapeutics: Concept: Precision biotherapeutics are targeted medical treatments – gene therapies, biologics, mRNA drugs, engineered antibodies – designed according to a patient’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile. Scientific… Continue reading India’s Emerging Frontier in Precision Biotherapeutics 

Researchers to study rare Dolphin-Fisher kinship in Ashtamudi Lake

Why in the News? In Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, artisanal fishers and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) engage in a rare and sophisticated form of human–wildlife cooperative hunting. Unique Dolphin-Fisher in Ashtamudi Lake: Cooperative Hunting: Dolphins herd fish towards artisanal fishers standing in shallow water. Signals: Dolphins give tail-slaps or rolls to signal fishers to cast… Continue reading Researchers to study rare Dolphin-Fisher kinship in Ashtamudi Lake

Senkaku-Diaoyu Islands Issue

Why in the News? A China Coast Guard formation patrolled the Senkaku waters as Beijing escalated tensions with Japan over recent remarks on Taiwan. About the Senkaku–Diaoyu Islands Issue: Location & Status: A small uninhabited island group in the East China Sea, claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Names: Japan calls them Senkaku, China Diaoyu,… Continue reading Senkaku-Diaoyu Islands Issue

Article 32 of Indian Constitution

Why in the News? At an event marking 75 years of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India B.R. Gawai, said Ambedkar saw Article 32 as the core provision allowing citizens to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights. About Article 32: Right to Constitutional Remedies: Article 32 allows any individual to… Continue reading Article 32 of Indian Constitution

Army sets up three new garrisons near the Siliguri Corridor

Why in the News? India has set up three new Army garrisons at Dhubri, Kishanganj, and Chopra to secure the vulnerable eastern frontier and protect the Siliguri Corridor amid instability in Bangladesh and rising Chinese activity. About Siliguri Corridor: Overview: A narrow land strip connecting mainland India to the Northeast, popularly called the Chicken Neck… Continue reading Army sets up three new garrisons near the Siliguri Corridor

Sankaradeva’s Vrindavani Vastra to be displayed in Assam

Why in the News? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma left for London to initiate the process of bringing back the revered Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum. About Vrindavani Vastra: Origin: 16th-century silk tapestry woven under the guidance of Srimanta Sankaradeva at Taniguchi (Barpeta), Assam. Commission: Requested by Cilarai, brother of Koch king Naranarayana.… Continue reading Sankaradeva’s Vrindavani Vastra to be displayed in Assam

[15th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance

Mentor’s Comment The debate on India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework is central to macroeconomic stability, especially as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) undertakes the second quinquennial review after adopting FIT in 2016. This article decodes the logic, data trends, inflation-growth dynamics, concerns over inflation bands, and the evolving economic context, translated into UPSC-ready… Continue reading [15th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ED: Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance

On Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, let’s celebrate his fight for dignity

Introduction Birsa Munda and the larger Janjatiya movement occupy a central position in India’s social-political evolution. From colonial-era uprisings to modern state-led empowerment measures, tribal struggles reveal a continuous assertion of identity, land rights, cultural autonomy, and equitable development. The government’s recent initiatives, including the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, PM-Janman Mission, tribal-focused infrastructure schemes,… Continue reading On Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, let’s celebrate his fight for dignity

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025

Why in the News? The Centre has notified major provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 under the DPDP Rules, 2025, operationalising India’s first comprehensive digital privacy law. The notification is a major shift from years of unregulated data collection where companies faced minimal obligations for consent, breach reporting, or user rights.… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025

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

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