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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Why in the News? New Delhi CM has announced expanding Ujjwala Yojana to families using traditional stoves or coal heaters to improve air quality and promote clean cooking. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Overview: Introduced in 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to poor and… Continue reading

[8th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the “One Nation-One Election” principle. Linkage: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ensures clean, verified, and inclusive voter rolls, a prerequisite for implementing “One Nation-One Election”. Both aim to reduce electoral fragmentation and enhance institutional credibility in… Continue reading

Climate change is driven by human need and greed

Introduction Climate change has long been discussed in terms of rising temperatures and carbon emissions, but historian Sunil Amrith reframes it as a moral and historical crisis. His work The Burning Earth explores how human ambition, industrialisation, and inequality have shaped the Anthropocene. The interview highlights that solving the crisis requires not just technology, but… Continue reading

Where states stand on revenue collections, before and after GST

Introduction Introduced in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) replaced multiple indirect taxes at both Central and State levels, including excise duty, service tax, and VAT, creating a unified national tax framework. The recent data released by the Central Government for October 2025 indicates a 4.6% year-on-year increase in total revenue collection to ₹1,95,936… Continue reading

Disclosure of Election Finance

Why in the News? A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed that over half of registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) linked to Bihar have failed to comply with mandatory financial disclosure norms for FY 2023–24. Key Findings of ADR Report: Non-Compliance: Over 59% of registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) linked to… Continue reading

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act

Why in the News? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) chaired by Union Environment Minister has recommended reinstating the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Back2Basics: Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Objective: Provides legal protection to species requiring conservation monitoring but… Continue reading

Bangladesh’s accession to the UN Water Convention

Why in the News? In 2025, Bangladesh became the first South Asian nation to join the UN Water Convention (Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes). About UN Water Convention: Overview: Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, adopted in Helsinki (1992) and enforced in… Continue reading

What is Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program?

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ordered all States and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public areas and relocate them to shelters after sterilisation and vaccination under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. About Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program: Purpose: Humane, scientifically proven method to control stray dog populations and reduce… Continue reading

Senna spectabilis removed from 1,963 hectares of land in Mudumalai TR

Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has successfully removed Senna spectabilis, a highly invasive tree species, from 1,963 hectares of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Location: Situated in Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Area: Covers 321 sq. km, forming part of… Continue reading

UPSC 2026/27 Enrollment Open: Nov Batch For UAP Mentorship 2026, 2027 | Connect with Mentor Now

The Ultimate Assessment Program to ace UPSC CSE. Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in GS Mains & 133 in Essay). Schedule a 1-1 call with Civilsdaily’s Mentor for focused UPSC Prep Why Civilsdaily’s UPSC Mentorship Program Is Unique?UAP is NOT your regular course. This isn’t just a program, it’s… Continue reading

[7th November 2025] The Hindu Oped: Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2015] In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss. Linkage: The shift from price subsidies to Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) improved efficiency and targeting in welfare delivery. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is the next step in this evolution, moving… Continue reading

Why the nomination process needs reform

Introduction The Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, empowers the Election Commission of India (ECI) and returning officers to scrutinize nominations to ensure candidates meet legal qualifications. However, excessive procedural formalism has made nomination scrutiny a potential chokepoint where even minor clerical errors can disqualify legitimate contenders. This procedural rigidity, instead of filtering unqualified… Continue reading

Right to Vote NOT same as Freedom of Voting: Centre

Why in the News? The Union Government has submitted before the Supreme Court that the ‘right to vote’ is distinct from the ‘freedom of voting’. About the Case and Centre’s Affidavit: Petition: Filed by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Context: Concerns Section 53(2) of the Representation of the… Continue reading

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation

Why in the News? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India approved two new Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD) cadres, the Central Revenue Audit and Central Expenditure Audit, effective from 1 January 2026. About the New Cadres: Objective: Designed to build deeper professional expertise in auditing Central receipts and expenditures, streamline manpower management, and… Continue reading

State of Food and Agriculture Report, 2025

Why in the News? The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 3 November 2025, highlights the alarming global impact of human-induced land degradation. About the SOFA Report: Goal: Aims to help governments design sustainable land management and food security policies. Publication: Released annually by… Continue reading

Watandari System of Land Revenue

Why in the News? An inquiry has been ordered into a Pune land deal over alleged irregularities and undervaluation of 40 acres of a Watandari land. What is the Watan / Watandari System? Overview: A hereditary land tenure and revenue-rights system once prevalent in Maharashtra and the Deccan, granting Watan lands to individuals or families… Continue reading

Civil War in Sudan

Why in the News? The United Nations Secretary-General has warned that the civil war in Sudan is “spiralling out of control” after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized the strategic Darfur city of El-Fasher. About the Civil War in Sudan: Outbreak: Began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by Gen. Abdel… Continue reading

Global Study on Biomass Movement

Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution highlights how species mobility, measured as biomass movement, shapes ecosystems and reflects human ecological dominance. About the Concept of Biomass Movement: Overview: Biomass movement is the product of a species’ total biomass and the distance it travels annually, representing the mass of… Continue reading

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