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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

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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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[6th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The malleable Code of Conduct

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2022] Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. Linkage: It explores how the Election Commission’s authority evolved through the MCC. It assesses the effectiveness in upholding electoral fairness amid growing political violations. Mentor’s Comment The Model Code of… Continue reading

India AI: Governance Guidelines

Introduction Artificial Intelligence has evolved from an assistive tool to an autonomous decision-maker, influencing governance, economy, security, and social life. Recognizing both its potential and perils, the Government of India, through MeitY’s drafting committee (July 2025), released the India AI Governance Guidelines.It is rooted in the vision of “AI for All”. The framework aims to… Continue reading

What constitutes Contempt of Court in India

Introduction Recent remarks made against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court have sparked nationwide debate on whether such statements amount to contempt of court. This incident is significant as it goes beyond personal criticism, it questions the authority of India’s top court and raises issues regarding the balance between free speech and… Continue reading

Mayor in India

Why in the News? Zohran Mamdani of Indian-origin has been elected as the mayor of New York City. Mayor in India: Overview: The Mayor serves as the head of a Municipal Corporation, responsible for urban governance, civic infrastructure, and local service delivery in large cities. Basis: Institutionalised under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which… Continue reading

[pib] Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak

Why in the News? The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Ikshak, the third Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) and the first to be based at the Southern Naval Command, at Naval Base Kochi. About INS Ikshak: Overview: It is the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class and the first to be based at… Continue reading

Clearest Black Hole Merger signal allows probe of Hawking’s Law

Why in the News? Researchers have detected the clearest gravitational wave signal, GW250114, from merging black holes, confirming Stephen Hawking’s 1971 Black Hole Area Theorem. About GW250114: Overview: GW250114 is the clearest gravitational wave signal ever detected, observed on January 14, 2025, by LIGO (US), Virgo (Italy), and KAGRA (Japan). What Happened: It came from… Continue reading

Govt panel working on New SEZ Norms for Exporters to Access Domestic Market

Why in the News? A government panel comprising officials from the Commerce and Industry Ministry, NITI Aayog, and exporters is drafting new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) norms to revive manufacturing and support exporters hit by steep U.S. tariffs in 2025. Back2Basics: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India Overview: Duty-free enclaves treated as foreign territory for… Continue reading

Bihar’s Gogabeel Lake declared India’s 94th Ramsar Site

Why in the News? Gogabeel Lake, located in Katihar district, Bihar, has been officially designated as India’s 94th Ramsar Site and sixth from Bihar. About Gogabeel Lake: Overview: An oxbow lake situated in Katihar district, Bihar, within the Trans-Gangetic Plains, formed between the Ganga and Mahananda rivers. Hydrological Nature: Connects to both rivers during monsoon… Continue reading

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