Amicus Suggestions on Disabled Cadets Similar to DMA’s 2022 Plan
Why is this in News? Relevance Who are Medically Discharged Cadets? Legal & Constitutional Background Constitutional Provisions Statutory Framework What Did the DMA Propose in 2022? A comprehensive welfare package for disabled officer cadets, including: Status: Amicus Curiae’s Key Suggestions Core Issues Highlighted Arbitrary Classification Gap Between Policy and Practice Dignity and Moral Obligation Broader Implications […]
Biosecurity in India
Why is this in News? Relevance What is Biosecurity? Global Context: Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Why Does India Need Robust Biosecurity? Structural Vulnerabilities Emerging Threat Landscape India’s Existing Biosecurity Architecture Legal Framework Institutional Mechanisms Key Gaps in India’s Biosecurity System Fragmentation Capability Deficits Governance Gaps Risks Ahead if Gaps Persist Way Forward: Building a National […]
One in Six People Exposed to Conflict Worldwide (ACLED Report 2025)
Why is this in News? Relevance What is ACLED? Key Global Findings (2025) Scale of Conflict Nature of Contemporary Conflicts 1. Increased Violence, Reduced Restraint 2. Rising Role of State Forces Civilians at the Centre of Violence Region-wise Trends Europe West Asia Africa State vs Non-State Actors: A Nuanced Picture State Actors Non-State Armed Groups […]
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance UGC: Background and Role What is the VBSA Bill, 2025? Key Features of the VBSA Bill Regulatory Restructuring Graded Autonomy Framework Compliance and Penalty Regime Language and Nomenclature Issue Federalism Concerns Executive Overreach: Core Criticism Implications for Higher Education Potential Advantages Serious Risks Comparison: UGC vs VBSA Aspect UGC […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger Worker demand Govt allocation Budget Demand-responsive Fixed, capped Area coverage All rural India Centre-notified […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 December 2025
Current Affairs 16 December 2025
Content Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-GRAM Bill) Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 December 2025
Content Governor’s Assent to State Bills Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Constitution GS II – Federalism & Centre–State Relations Practice Question Constitutional Basics: Article 200 Article 200 – Governor’s Options on a State Bill When a Bill is presented, the Governor may: First Proviso to Article 200 Core principle: […]
PIB Summaries 16 December 2025
Content Setting up Five National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs) for Skilling Why is this in News? Relevance : GS II – Governance, Social Justice What are National Centres of Excellence (NCoEs)? Institutional Framework: PM-SETU Scheme Approved NCoEs: Location & Rationale Selection criteria: Regional logic: Sectoral & Global Partnerships Governance Model: Institute Management Committee (IMC) Size: […]
Static Quiz 16 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is NOT applicable to which of the following areas? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: D Explanation: Article 243M explicitly exempts Fifth Schedule areas, Sixth Schedule areas, and areas under special laws like […]