Municipal bonds now eligible for repo, reverse repo deals
Why in News ? Relevance Concept Basics: What are Municipal Bonds Significance of Allowing Repo Eligibility Liquidity and Depth Broader Investor Base Infrastructure Financing Fiscal Decentralization Inclusion in Money Market Ecosystem Challenges & Constraints Challenge Explanation Low Credit Quality of ULBs Most municipalities have weak balance sheets, limited revenue sources (property tax collection <0.2% of […]
22nd India–ASEAN Summit (Kuala Lumpur 2025)
Why in News ? Relevance India–ASEAN Partnership Highlights of PM Modi’s Remarks Strategic & Economic Context Why the 2025 Summit Matters ? Institutional Cooperation Frameworks Cultural & People-to-People Ties Challenges Global Comparisons Way Forward
IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4
Why in News ? Relevance About the IUCN World Heritage Outlook Key Findings (2025) Sites of “Significant Concern” (India) 1. Western Ghats 2. Manas National Park (Assam) 3. Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) Other Indian Sites (Better Status) Comparative Global Context Structural and Policy Challenges (India & Asia) Positive Interventions & Opportunities Way Forward
‘Dunki Route’ and the Dark Side of Irregular Migration
Why in News Relevance What is the ‘Dunki Route’? Key Facts from the Current Incident National Scale of the Issue Economic and Social Drivers The Human Trafficking and Agent Nexus U.S. Policy Context Legal and Diplomatic Aspects Wider National Implications Global Context and Parallels Country/Region Comparable Trend Policy Response Mexico–Central America “Coyote” networks smuggling Latin […]
Uttarakhand’s Proposed ‘Green Cess’ on Outstation Vehicles
Why in News Relevance Background and Context Key Features of the Green Cess Economic & Environmental Rationale National Parallels (India) State/City Measure Key Outcome Delhi NCR Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles Reduced entry of old diesel trucks, improved AQI marginally Himachal Pradesh Green Fee on vehicles entering tourist towns (Manali, Shimla) Finances solid waste […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 October 2025
Q1. Recently, a state government announced a plan to levy a “Green Cess” on outstation vehicles entering its territory to combat rising vehicular pollution and fund green infrastructure. Which of the following states is implementing this initiative?a) Himachal Pradeshb) Uttarakhandc) Sikkimd) Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer: (b) Uttarakhand Explanation: Q2. As per the World Heritage Outlook […]
Current Affairs 27 October 2025
Content Uttarakhand’s Proposed ‘Green Cess’ on Outstation Vehicles Why in News Relevance Background and Context Key Features of the Green Cess Economic & Environmental Rationale National Parallels (India) State/City Measure Key Outcome Delhi NCR Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles Reduced entry of old diesel trucks, improved AQI marginally Himachal Pradesh Green Fee on […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2025
Content The contours of constitutional morality Why in News ? Relevance Practice Questions The Classical Relationship: Law and Morality The Indian Position: Law Reflecting Moral Evolution Rise of the Idea of “Constitutional Morality” Understanding Constitutional Morality Key Judicial Landmarks Case Year Core Idea / Holding S.P. Gupta v. Union of India 1981 Justice Venkataramiah: Violation […]
PIB Summaries 27 October 2025
Content Classical Languages of India Background and Context Relevance Key Update (October 2024) Significance of Classical Language Status Criteria for Recognition (Defined by Ministry of Culture; approved by Union Cabinet) Expansion of Linguistic Heritage (2024 Additions) (A) Marathi (B) Pali (C) Prakrit (D) Assamese (E) Bengali Institutional Framework for Promotion (A) Nodal Body (B) Centres […]
Static Quiz 27 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. The Biosphere Reserve Network in India is managed by:(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change(b) Ministry of Agriculture(c) Wildlife Institute of India(d) Forest Survey of India Answer: (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeExplanation: Q2. Which of the following is true about National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), India? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) […]