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Urgent update: India needs to revise its CPI urgently

Introduction The October retail inflation data exposed severe inaccuracies in India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). While headline inflation appeared to fall to just 0.25%, the lowest since January 2012, the decline stemmed from a statistical anomaly, not real deflation. A collapse of 3.7% in the food and beverages index, driven largely by errors in price… Continue reading

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

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

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

‘DRISHTI’ System for AI Freight Wagon Safety

Why in the News? Indian Railways is deploying an AI system called DRISHTI (AI-Based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System) to spot unlocked or tampered freight wagon doors in motion, developed with IIT Guwahati to improve freight safety. About the DRISHTI System: Overview: It is an Artificial Intelligence system developed by the Northeast Frontier Railway with… Continue reading

[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

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

Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report

Why in the News? The World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2025 says India’s TB incidence dropped 21% from 237 to 187 per lakh between 2015 and 2024, almost twice the global decline rate of 12%. About Global TB Report 2025: Publisher: Released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2025. India’s TB Incidence… Continue reading

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

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

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

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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

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

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

[12th November 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploited workers, a labour policy’s empty promises

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far in this regard? Linkage: Building directly on the same reform trajectory, the draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 extends the labour codes’ framework of ease of… Continue reading

Discord between Supreme Court and Centre over tribunals

Introduction Tribunals were established to reduce case pendency and offer specialized adjudication. However, the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and earlier ordinances have led to repeated confrontations between the judiciary and the executive. The heart of the issue is who controls tribunal appointments, tenure, and conditions of service, key determinants of their independence. Why in the… Continue reading

Fishing troubles: On India, Sri Lanka, the Palk Bay fishing issue

Introduction The Palk Bay, a narrow strip separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, has historically been a shared fishing zone. However, repeated arrests of Indian fishermen for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) underline a persistent challenge. Bottom trawling, a destructive fishing practice, has been the core issue fueling ecological degradation, diplomatic tension, and… Continue reading

What are Exit Polls and How are they Conducted?

Why in the News? As Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concludes, media houses released the exit poll results after 6:30 pm, following Election Commission of India (ECI) restrictions. What are Exit Polls? Overview: Exit polls are post-voting surveys conducted immediately after voters leave polling stations to find out how they voted and what influenced their choice.… Continue reading

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