Judiciary Cannot Tie President or Governor to Timelines
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-2: Polity, Constitution, Governance GS-2: Executive–Legislature Relations GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Constitutional Provisions on Assent to Bills Articles Involved Principle of Constitutional Morality What Triggered the Presidential Reference? Supreme Court’s Key Findings A. Judiciary cannot prescribe hard timelines B. No “deemed consent” at expiry of timelines C. But constitutional heads cannot […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 November 2025
Q1.Under Article 200, which of the following is NOT an option available to the Governor regarding a State Bill?a) Returning a Money Bill for reconsiderationb) Granting assentc) Withholding assentd) Reserving the Bill for the President Correct Answer: (a)Explanation:• A Money Bill cannot be returned by the Governor.• All other listed options—assent, withhold assent, reserve for […]
Current Affairs 21 November 2025
Content Judiciary Cannot Tie President or Governor to Timelines Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-2: Polity, Constitution, Governance GS-2: Executive–Legislature Relations GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Constitutional Provisions on Assent to Bills Articles Involved Principle of Constitutional Morality What Triggered the Presidential Reference? Supreme Court’s Key Findings A. Judiciary cannot prescribe hard timelines B. No […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 November 2025
Content Gen Z Revolts: Mobilisation Power vs Governance Weakness Why is it in news? Relevance GS 1 – Society GS 2 – Polity & Governance Practice Question What are youth-led protests? Context Article Argument Overview Drivers of Youth Mobilisation Tactics of Modern Youth Movements Strengths Weaknesses Comparative Examples in Article Conclusion Reaffirming Constitutional Morality in […]
PIB Summaries 21 November 2025
Content Defence Atmanirbharta: Record Production and Exports Why is this in the News? Relevance : • GS 3 (Security, Economy, S&T):– Indigenous defence production, innovation, R&D ecosystem (iDEX, DRDO TDF, DIA-CoEs).– MSME integration, defence corridors, industrial licensing.– Defence exports, strategic autonomy, technology sovereignty.– Modernisation of armed forces, reduced import-dependence, multi-domain capabilities. Context Pre-Reform Challenges (Before […]
Static Quiz 21 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1.The first country to mandate EIA legally was:a) Indiab) Canadac) United Statesd) SwedenAnswer: (c) United StatesExplanation: EIA began under the US National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 1969; global benchmark for impact-based decision-making. Q2. EIA in India is notified under:a) Wildlife Protection Actb) Environment (Protection) Actc) Biological Diversity Actd) Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) ActAnswer: […]
Declared extinct decades ago, a tiger returns to ‘new home
Why is this in News? Relevance: Basics What Has Happened? Significance Project Cheetah Link Why Tigers Disappeared from Gujarat? Current Conservation Implications
Experts red-flag ultra-processed food retail surge
Why in News? Relevance: Definition Current Scenario in India Why UPFs are Harmful ? Policy and Regulatory Gaps Global & Scientific Context Implications for India
Tihar Jail cow therapy initiative
Why is it in News? Relevance: Background: Implementation in Tihar Jail: Additional Support Systems: Impact:
Delhi recorded severe air pollution with AQI over 400
Why in News? Relevance: Background: Climate Attribution Science: Key Observations: Policy and Strategic Implications: