[UPSC 2020] National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
Linkage: NEP 2020 aligns with SDG-4 by focusing on equitable, high-quality education and foundational learning. However, implementation gaps and weak learning outcomes, especially in numeracy, limit its SDG-4 impact so far.
Mentor’s Comment
India’s learning crisis has silently shifted from illiteracy to numeracy failure. While the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission strengthened foundational literacy, recent evidence shows that numeracy continues to stagnate sharply, closing the doors of higher education for millions. This article decodes why numeracy outcomes matter for economic, cognitive, and social mobility, and what a multi-pronged policy roadmap must look like.
INTRODUCTION
NEP 2020 identifies Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) as the cornerstone of future learning, and NIPUN Bharat translated this into classroom action. While literacy outcomes have shown improvement, numeracy remains stubbornly low, particularly in conceptual understanding and real-life application. India is now at a point where foundational literacy success must be expanded to higher-order mathematical learning.
WHY IN THE NEWS
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 shows that while 48.7% of Class 5 students read fluently, only 30.7% can solve a basic division problem, marking an 18% performance gap between literacy and numeracy. No State reports higher numeracy than literacy, highlighting a national trend of mathematics stagnation. Also, nearly 70% of Class 8 students and more than 50% of Class 5 students remain unable to perform basic division, despite classroom-based math instruction. The gap between school learning and real-life mathematical use is widening, closing higher-education opportunities as teens fail to cross the Class 10 board exam numeracy threshold.
Where does India’s numeracy gap originate?
Hierarchical nature of mathematics: partial understanding in lower grades (e.g., place value) blocks higher concepts such as addition and decimals.
Cumulative error effect: once gaps form, students rarely recover, unlike in language.
Traditional syllabus-driven pedagogy: focuses on advancement, not mastery; students progress without clearing conceptual blocks.
Why does classroom learning not translate into real-world mathematical ability?
High classroom performance, low life applicability: Evidence from the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab: students who excel in assessments fail to apply math in real-life situations.
Real-world tasks do not transfer to classroom problems: Children able to handle money or shop-related calculations cannot solve textbook problems.
Mismatch in learning environment: Schooling moves faster than the pace of conceptual consolidation.
What are the consequences of India’s numeracy stagnation?
Academic roadblocks: students struggle in science and mathematics subjects that dominate board exams.
Early exit from education: adolescents leave school before Class 10 due to fear of mathematics.
Reduced human capital formation: failure to master numeracy blocks access to high-skill employment and technical careers.
Why does Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) need expansion beyond early grades?
Persistent learning gaps after Grade 3: 70% of Class 5 and more than 50% of Class 8 students cannot divide.
COVID-19 widened numeracy deficits: most Class 3 students reached upper-primary without core math skills.
Transferable higher-grade pedagogy required: FLN-style teaching must be extended to older students.
What does an effective multi-pronged response look like?
Strengthening middle-grade support: extend FLN interventions to Class 8 to prevent permanent numeracy loss.
Teaching math through everyday life: bills, ratios, fractions, percentages, and measurements.
Child-friendly activity-based pedagogy: aligned with real literacy levels rather than grade-based syllabus.
Embedding numeracy across subjects: problem-solving in science, geography, social sciences.
CONCLUSION
India has cracked foundational literacy but not foundational numeracy. The nation stands at a turning point where classroom success must evolve into real-life mathematical competence, ensuring that students not only pass but thrive academically and economically. Extending FLN-style pedagogy to middle-grade stages remains the most urgent policy priority.
Chandigarh is a Union Territory that also serves as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. The Governor of Punjab currently holds additional charge as the Administrator of Chandigarh. The proposal to place Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution may allow the Centre to appoint an independent Administrator and frame regulations for Chandigarh without relying on state mechanisms. The move carries political, administrative, and federal ramifications, especially for Punjab and Haryana.
Why in the news?
Bringing Chandigarh under Article 240 could give the Centre sweeping legislative and administrative powers over the Union Territory, including the ability to repeal or amend laws applicable to Chandigarh through Parliament or Presidential regulations. This marks a sharp departure from the existing model, where Punjab’s Governor also administers Chandigarh. The move could influence bureaucratic control, fiscal provisions, and power distribution among Punjab, Haryana, and the Centre, making the stakes exceptionally high.
What is Article 240?
Empowers the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of certain Union Territories.
Regulations issued under Article 240 have the force of Parliamentary law, making them equivalent to an Act of Parliament.
Allows amendment or repeal of existing laws in a UT, giving the Union direct legislative authority.
Applies to UTs without a legislative assembly: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Applies to Puducherry only when its Assembly is dissolved or suspended, enabling temporary Central control.
Enables the Centre to bypass State governments in UT governance, creating a more unitary administrative model.
Chandigarh’s current administrative arrangement
Shared capital system: Chandigarh serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
Additional charge: The Governor of Punjab functions as the Administrator of Chandigarh.
UT governance limitations: Chandigarh lacks its own Legislative Assembly.
What Article 240 enables
Sweeping Central authority: The President can make regulations for peace, progress, and good government for UTs.
Regulatory override: Any law applicable to Chandigarh can be repealed or amended via Parliamentary legislation.
Direct central rule template: Similar model followed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Puducherry (when its Assembly is dissolved/suspended).
Implications if Chandigarh is brought under Article 240
Independent Administrator: No additional charge by Punjab Governor; Centre appoints directly.
Bureaucratic restructuring: Large administrative staff of Punjab and Haryana currently posted in Chandigarh may face institutional and coordination changes.
Legislative possibilities: May enable eventual Legislative Assembly for Chandigarh in the future.
Greater Central oversight: Budgetary and policy matters would fall more firmly under Union control.
Concerns raised: Critics fear this would give excessive control to the Centre.
Arguments that the move benefits Chandigarh
Clear autonomy: Reduced administrative overlap from two states.
Institutional accountability: A dedicated Administrator creates faster decision-making.
Long-term governance clarity: Removes ambiguity caused by shared capital model.
Previous administrative attempts
1984 attempt: Proposal to appoint an independent Administrator linked to counter-terror coordination; Punjab was under President’s Rule.
2016 attempt: Opposition arose due to the practice of Punjab Governor holding Administrator’s charge.
Conclusion
Placing Chandigarh under Article 240 reflects a significant recalibration of Centre-State dynamics. While the move promises administrative clarity and efficiency, it raises questions of federal balance and the political stakes of Punjab and Haryana. The issue remains a critical case-study in Indian federalism, constitutional design, and UT governance.
PYQ Relevance
[UPSC 2024] What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.
Linkage: The question reflects the recent shift in Centre-State power balance through greater Union control in administrative, fiscal and institutional domains. It links directly with debates like Chandigarh under Article 240, Governor-State tensions, GST Council dynamics and UT re-organisation, core themes of Indian federalism in GS-II.
The advisory opinion of the Supreme Court was sought to address concerns raised by delays in assent to Bills passed by State Assemblies and the earlier judicial attempt to impose fixed timelines on Governors. The reference involved 14 constitutional questions focused on the interpretation of Articles 200 and 201 and the Court’s jurisdiction to intervene. The new opinion aims to clarify the contours of discretionary powers while protecting legislative authority under the Constitution.
WHY IN THE NEWS
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on a Presidential reference under Article 143, reversing the April 2025 ruling that introduced the concept of “deemed assent” and mandated a three-month timeline for Governors and the President to act on Bills. The Court has clarified that while Governors ordinarily act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, their powers under Articles 200 and 201 are discretionary, without any judicially enforceable time limits. This ruling has reshaped the dynamics between constitutional heads and elected State governments, impacting legislative functioning and federal balance.
What triggered the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion
Presidential reference origin: Resulted from the two-judge bench judgment in State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu (April 2025).
Three-month timeline mandate: The earlier ruling specified that Governors and the President must act on Bills within three months.
Deemed assent invocation: The bench used Article 142 to grant deemed assent for Tamil Nadu Bills pending with the Governor.
Government concern: The Union Government sought clarity on whether Bills become justiciable before enactment and whether courts can prescribe time limits.
Magnitude of reference: A total of 14 constitutional questions were raised relating to Articles 200 and 201 and the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.
What were the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s opinion?
Three constitutional choices under Article 200: The Governor may assent, return the Bill for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President’s consideration.
Discretion of Governor: The Governor exercises discretion in choosing among the three options and is not necessarily bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Non-justiciability before enactment: Courts cannot compel Governors to act before a Bill becomes law due to absence of constitutionally prescribed timelines.
Autonomy of President under Article 201: The President’s powers operate independently and cannot be substituted by judicial directives.
Absence of deemed assent: The Constitution does not provide for deemed assent; judicial power under Article 142 cannot be used to invent such a mechanism.
Does this opinion contradict earlier judicial interpretations?
Earlier judicial logic: Decisions in Shamsher Singh (1974) and Nabam Rebia (2016) held that Governors act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
Present reinterpretation: The Court has held that Article 200 functions fall within discretionary power despite the general rule of acting on ministerial advice.
Shift in constitutional balance: The new interpretation expands discretionary authority when dealing with State legislation.
What about time limits for Governors and the President?
Punchhi Commission recommendation (2010): Suggested that the Governor should decide on assent within six months.
Precedent in K.M. Singh case (2020): The Court had earlier prescribed a three-month limit for the Speaker to decide disqualification petitions; however, no such limit exists for Governors.
Current ruling: The Supreme Court held that no enforceable time limit applies because the Constitution does not prescribe one.
Implication: The possibility of prolonged delays in assent continues to exist, which may contribute to legislative gridlock.
What concerns emerge from the current interpretation
Democratic risk: Legislative functioning may be hindered when Bills remain pending without a time frame for disposal.
Centre-State tension: Expanded discretion may tilt the institutional balance toward appointed constitutional heads over elected State governments.
Potential politicisation: Use of gubernatorial office could intensify where State and Union Governments are politically opposed.
Way Forward
Introduce timelines: Fix a statutory/constitutional time limit for assent to Bills.
Record reasons: Make reservation of Bills and delays explainable in writing.
Structured coordination: Establish periodic Raj Bhavan-State Government consultation mechanism.
Federal ethics: Encourage Governors to follow constitutional neutrality over political alignment.
Legislative reporting: Present pendency reports of Bills before the State Legislature annually.
Capacity building: Train Raj Bhavan staff on constitutional conventions and cooperative federalism.
CONCLUSION
The Supreme Court’s advisory opinion carefully aligns with constitutional text by overturning “deemed assent” and reaffirming discretion under Articles 200 and 201. However, it leaves unresolved the core challenge of prolonged delays in gubernatorial action on Bills passed by elected Assemblies. While the opinion respects constitutional separation of powers and prevents judicial overreach, it simultaneously highlights the need for clearer institutional safeguards to protect democratic accountability and cooperative federalism.
PYQ Relevance
[UPSC 2022] Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by the Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature.
Linkage: This PYQ connects directly to current debates on Governors’ discretionary powers, assent to Bills, and constitutional limits on ordinance-making. It is highly relevant after the Supreme Court’s recent advisory opinion on Articles 200 and 201, which redefines executive-legislature balance and safeguards federalism.
Every UPSC aspirant knows how unpredictable the Prelims can be. Yet, the toppers consistently score 110+ because they have cracked something that most miss , the hidden logic and language traps inside UPSC’s PYQs.
In this live session, I will show you how to stop guessing and start decoding the exact patterns UPSC uses, the phrasing, logical connectors, and conceptual traps that separate 75 marks from 110+.
Srejay Sir, Civilsdaily IAS
What I will cover (practical, no fluff):
1. The Hidden Logic Behind PYQ
How UPSC frames questions to test reasoning, not facts.
Identifying trap words and keywords in questions that change the entire meaning.
How to reverse engineer question patterns from the last 10 years.
2. The Language Game: Every Word Matters
Understanding the tone and tense of UPSC questions.
Why words like “only,” “all,” “not,” “likely” decide your score.
Real question breakdowns, how rankers interpret options differently.
3. The Logic–Language Combo
The 3-step elimination framework for tricky questions.
Converting conceptual clarity into smart guessing.
When to take calculated risks, and when to leave.
4. Case Studies from 2023 & 2024 Papers
Examples where 90% of aspirants went wrong, and why.
Lessons from recent shifts in UPSC’s questioning style.
5. Strategy for 2026
How to integrate PYQs into your daily test plan.
Creating your own trap library, a collection of UPSC’s favourite tricks.
Using microthemes to connect PYQs with dynamic topics.
Why attend this session:
• To learn how UPSC thinks when setting a paper.
• To improve accuracy, even when unsure of the answer.
• To gain a structured elimination technique that increases marks by 15–20.
• To get access to the Prelims Microthemes PDF that complements this strategy.
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Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 24, 2025, administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
About Justice Surya Kant
Born: 10 February 1962, Hisar, Haryana.
Youngest Advocate General of Haryana (appointed 2000).
Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court (2004).
Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court (2018).
Appointed to Supreme Court: 24 May 2019 (along with Justice B.R. Gavai).
Tenure
Will serve until 2 February 2027 — a little over one year.
Major Priorities as the 53rd CJI
Reduce pendency of 90,000+ cases in the Supreme Court to a “manageable number.”
Address growing trend:
Litigants bypassing High Courts and approaching SC directly.
Abrogation of Article 370 (J&K’s special status removed).
Electoral Bonds Case – Bench struck down the scheme as unconstitutional.
Pegasus spyware case.
Suspension of sedition law deliberations.
Granted conditional interim bail to Ashish Mishra (Lakhimpur Kheri incident).
Procedure for Selection of the Chief Justice of India (CJI)
Constitutional Basis
Article 124(2) of the Constitution deals with the appointment of Supreme Court judges (including the CJI). The CJI is appointed by the President of India.
Seniority Convention
By long-standing constitutional convention, the most senior judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the next CJI.
Seniority = date of appointment to the Supreme Court Bench.
Role of the Collegium
When the CJI’s post is falling vacant:
The outgoing CJI recommends the name of the senior-most SC judge to the Government of India.
This recommendation is part of the Collegium system, but only the CJI’s advice is required, not the full Collegium.
Role of the Law Ministry
The Ministry of Law & Justice processes the recommendation.
Sends it to the Prime Minister, who advises the President.
Appointment by the President
The President formally appoints the recommended judge as the Chief Justice of India.
Appointment is notified in the Gazette.
Oath of Office
The President administers the oath of office to the new CJI at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Oath is under Article 124(6).
Tenure
The CJI holds office until the age of 65.
Q. With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements:
1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with the prior permission of the President of India.
2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
INS Sahyadri of the Indian Navy and HMAS Ballarat of the Royal Australian Navy participated in the AUSINDEX 2025 bilateral maritime exercise in the Northern Pacific, strengthening India–Australia defence cooperation and enhancing interoperability.
What is AUSINDEX?
Bilateral naval exercise between India and Australia
First held in 2015
Aims at maritime cooperation, interoperability, and security
Conducted alternately in India and Australia / designated oceanic regions
AUSINDEX 2025
Location: Northern Pacific
Participants:
INS Sahyadri – Shivalik-class guided-missile stealth frigate
HMAS Ballarat – Anzac-class frigate
Focus areas:
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
Gunnery drills
Advanced flying operations
Joint maritime manoeuvres
Objective: Boost interoperability and reaffirm commitment to a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific
With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs: (2025)
I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft III. C-17 Globemaster
III : Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 32 kg methamphetamine tablets worth ₹32 crore in two separate operations in Assam and Tripura, exposing the continued use of the Indo–Myanmar route for drug trafficking. Three persons have been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.
About Methamphetamine
A synthetic psychostimulant
Known as Ya Ba / Speed pills in Southeast Asia
Highly addictive
Controlled under Schedule of NDPS Act, 1985
What is Hydroponic Weed?
Marijuana grown in nutrient-rich water systems, not soil
Higher potency due to controlled conditions
New smuggling trend: carried by air passengers into NE India
NDPS Act, 1985
Regulates narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Provides for seizure, arrests, forfeiture
Commercial quantity offences: 10–20 years imprisonment
Empowered agencies: DRI, NCB, Customs, State Police, BSF, Assam Rifles
Q: India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should be taken to prevent the same? (UPSC 2018)
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has announced a new advanced bioremediation initiative using enzyme solutions and biochar-based Bokashi balls to clean and restore Hussainsagar Lake, which has long suffered from algal blooms, foul odour, sewage inflow, and industrial pollution.
A recent study published in iScience revealed that moss spores (Physcomitrium patens) survived nine months outside the International Space Station (ISS), enduring vacuum, cosmic radiation, microgravity, and temperature extremes. Over 80% of the spores survived and successfully germinated on return to Earth. Scientists estimate moss could survive up to 15 years in space.
Key Findings of the Study
20,000 moss spores were placed outside the ISS in March 2022.
Exposed to: Vacuum, Cosmic radiation, Microgravity and Extreme temperatures
After 283 days, the spores were retrieved.
Results: 80% survived
Among survivors, 89% germinated successfully
Chlorophyll levels normal except a 20% drop in chlorophyll a, but not harmful
Survival attributed to multiple spore wall layers offering passive protection.
About the Species
Species:Physcomitrium patens
Model organism for plant evolutionary studies
Mosses are one of the earliest land plants
Already known for surviving:
Antarctica
Volcanic fields
Deserts
Why Moss Survived – Scientific Insight
Multiple thick-walled layers → physical shielding
Ability to remain in dormant state
Natural mechanisms to handle:
Radiation
Desiccation
Freezing and thawing cycles
Why Is This Significant?
Implications for Space Exploration:
Ability to survive harsh space environments → potential role in: Oxygen generation, Humidity control, Soil formation on Moon/Mars.
Supports concepts of bioregenerative life-support systems
It could be used in terraforming experiments on other celestial bodies
Astrobiology
Supports the idea that primitive plant life could survive interplanetary transport.
Relevant to panspermia hypothesis (life spreading across planets via spores).
Long-term Human Habitats
Moss can grow with minimal resources
Can contribute to:
Closed-loop ecosystems
Sustainable habitats
Psychological well-being in isolated environments (greenery)
Consider the following statements: (2023)
1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water.
2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water.
3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3.
[UPSC 2019] How is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies?
Linkage: Traditional medicine is gaining global traction, so protecting it from patenting and biopiracy is now a core policy priority rather than a cultural concern. As India leads the global traditional medicine agenda, this linkage makes the topic very likely to appear in future UPSC exams under health governance, IPR and soft-power.
Mentor’s Comment
The global health landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift. Traditional medicine, once seen as alternative, is now being recognised as a scientific and social asset. With India emerging as a hub of innovation and evidence-based traditional research, and hosting the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the world is witnessing a renewed focus on health systems rooted in balance, sustainability and technology-enabled well-being.
INTRODUCTION
Health, in its original meaning, has always signified harmony, within the human body, and between humans and nature. With modern lifestyles driving chronic diseases, mental strain and ecological imbalance, traditional systems of medicine offer a rediscovered pathway to well-being that integrates mind, body, community, and environment. India, with its rich heritage of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa, is repositioning traditional medicine as an engine of science-driven global healthcare transformation.
WHY IN THE NEWS?
The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine hosted by India marks a watershed moment, for the first time, traditional medicine is being institutionalised globally as a scientific, evidence-backed and sustainable component of public health systems. With around 90% of WHO member-states reporting usage of traditional medicine, and India’s AYUSH market reaching USD 34.3 billion, global health priorities are shifting from reactive sick-care to proactive well-being. The Summit signals the beginning of a new chapter where traditional medicine integrates with modern technologies, data analytics and global governance.
Why is traditional medicine gaining global significance?
Fragmented systems failing: reactive, curative-centric models cannot ensure long-term public well-being.
Biodiversity-nutrition-livelihood interlinkages: traditional medicine influences food security, sustainability and livelihoods.
Affordability for LMICs: for billions across low- and middle-income regions, traditional medicine remains first access to healthcare.
How is traditional medicine evolving from belief to science?
Evidence-based research: WHO emphasises integration supported by data, learning and scientific validation.
Shift from consumer preference to collective responsibility: well-being linked to shared ecosystems and sustainability.
Recognition as a scientific and social asset: elevated at the 2023 WHO Summit in Gandhinagar.
Institutional reforms in India: dedicated AYUSH department at BIS, and global standards under ISO/TC 249/SC 2.
What is India’s leadership role in global traditional medicine?
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar: a knowledge hub for innovation, analytics and sustainability.
Memorandum of Understanding with WHO: India co-hosts global Summit and participates in shaping global priorities.
Political and scientific commitment: Prime Minister’s focus leads to increasing investments and ecosystem building.
Vision of collective global stewardship: India positions traditional knowledge as shared global heritage.
How does technology change future pathways of traditional medicine?
Digital health and analytics: enable real-time monitoring, transparency and measurable clinical outcomes.
Sustainability and biodiversity research: bridges traditional practice with ecological protection.
Innovation-led scaling: makes traditional systems compatible with global regulatory and safety frameworks.
Data-driven inclusion: ensures equitable access to health knowledge and solutions.
How does the Summit reshape global health governance?
Benefit sharing and fair access: ensures equitable utilisation of biological and cultural assets.
Value of local heritage in globalisation: respects indigenous knowledge in global supply chains.
Integration with modern health priorities: aligns traditional medicine with contemporary clinical and public health goals.
Ethical anchoring of future innovation: technology with community-rooted ethics and sustainability.
CONCLUSION
The world is moving toward a health model where prevention, sustainability, community participation and science converge. Traditional medicine, empowered by research, technology and equitable access, offers a pathway to resilience against lifestyle diseases and global health inequalities. India’s leadership in steering this transformation reinforces health not as the absence of disease, but as a state of balance between humans and nature.
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