Aravalli Hills Despite Forest Survey Warning
Why is it in News? Relevance GS1 – Geography GS2 – Governance GS3 – Environment & Conservation Aravali Range The “100m cut-off” Implication: Anything <100 m elevation = not Aravalli, even if geomorphologically part of the range. FSI’s red flag Why this matters for NCR Pollution ? What was the earlier yardstick(FSI – 2010 onwards) FSI […]
Safran LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad
Why is it in News? Relevance GS3 – Economy & Infrastructure GS3 – Science & Technology GS2 – International Relations What is an MRO Facility? The LEAP Engine What is the LEAP engine? Key Technical Features Why LEAP matters for India? Why India wants engine design capability ? Policy Framework Supporting Aerospace Manufacturing FDI liberalisation PLI […]
SC Panel Suggests Creation of a Goa Tiger Reserve
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-III: Environment & Ecology GS-I: Geography What is a Tiger Reserve? Background of the Case High Court Order (2023) Goa Government’s Objections CEC’s Intervention CEC Recommendations — Phased Tiger Reserve for Goa A. Phase 1: Core + Buffer from Low-Human Habitation Areas Core Zone (296.7 sq. km) Buffer Zone […]
How to Navigate a Complex Global Paradigm
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-III: Security & Technology U.S.–China Relations in 2025 Key Themes from the Hong Kong Forum A. Shrinking Space for Nuance B. AI and Technology as the New Global Commons C. Taiwan as a Driver of Militarised Tension D. The Diplomatic Climate E. Ng Eng Hen’s “Dialectic Moment” […]
Chief Justice of India on NJAC Revival Plea
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: Polity & Governance GS-II: Parliament & Judiciary Relations Judicial Appointments in India Constitutional Scheme Shift to Judicial Primacy (Judges Cases) Collegium System — Key Features 99th Constitutional Amendment (2014) + NJAC Act (2014) Composition: Objectives Why NJAC Was Struck Down (2015, 4:1 bench) Core Reason: Violation of Judicial […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 November 2025
Q1. Which of the following committees/cases created the Collegium system? a) Second Judges Case (1993)b) Third Judges Case (1998)c) First Judges Case (1981)d) Punchhi Commission Correct Answer: a)Explanation:• Second Judges Case (1993) established judicial primacy and created the Collegium.• Third Judges Case (1998) expanded the Collegium’s size and procedure.• First Judges Case gave executive primacy […]
Current Affairs 27 November 2025
Content Chief Justice of India on NJAC Revival Plea Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: Polity & Governance GS-II: Parliament & Judiciary Relations Judicial Appointments in India Constitutional Scheme Shift to Judicial Primacy (Judges Cases) Collegium System — Key Features 99th Constitutional Amendment (2014) + NJAC Act (2014) Composition: Objectives Why NJAC Was Struck […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 November 2025
Content China’s JUNO vs India’s INO Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance GS3 – Science & Technology Practice Question What are Neutrinos? Why big detectors? INO: Original Vision Why INO Stalled? A. Environmental & Local Opposition B. Procedural lapses (documented in hindsight) C. Governance & Federal Challenges D. Strategic Timing JUNO: […]
PIB Summaries 27 November 2025
Content Traditions Passed Down for Generations Why is it in News? Relevance GS1 – Indian Culture GS2 – Governance & Social Justice GS3 – Economy Who are India’s Tribal Communities? India’s Tribal Arts — Key Features What Was Showcased at IITF 2025? Silk-based Tribal Textiles Tribal Women SHGs (Gujarat) Endangered Narrative Traditions Metal-based Tribal Sculpture […]
Static Quiz 27 November 2025 (Indian Polity)
Q1. Which of the following rights are available only to citizens? How many are correct?(a) 1 and 2(b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3(d) All three Correct Answer: (d) All three Explanation: Rights available to all persons include Article 14, 20–22, 23–24, 25–28, 30–32, etc. Q2. The right to property How many are correct?(a) 1 […]