Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 October 2025
Content A start for North-South carbon market cooperation Context and Background Relevance: Practice Question : The Linkage: What It Means Understanding the Two Systems A. EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) B. India’s Carbon Market (CCTS/ICM) Key Benefits of Linkage Core Challenges and Barriers Structural Weaknesses in ICM Price Disparity Political–Economic Tensions Strategic and Legal […]
PIB Summaries 28 October 2025
Content Building a Viksit Bharat with 6G India’s Transition to 6G Relevance: Understanding 6G: Technical Overview India’s 6G Vision (Released: 22 March 2023) Institutional Architecture Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) Key Government Initiatives and Schemes 100 5G Labs Programme Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Technology Innovation Hub at IIIT Bangalore (under NM-ICPS) India’s Global Outreach and […]
Static Quiz 28 October 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding energy flow in ecosystems: How many of the statements are incorrect? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Answer: (a) Only oneExplanation: Q2. Consider the following statements regarding ecological succession: How many statements are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) All four Answer: (d) All fourExplanation: […]
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 […]