Auramine O in Indian Food
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS2 – Health / Regulation• Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 enforcement gaps.• FSSAI’s regulatory architecture: labs, surveillance, penalties.• Informal food sector compliance deficits.• Public health risk: hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity.• Consumer safety → right to safe food (Article 21). GS3 – Science / Technology / Economy• Need for rapid detection technologies.• Chemical supply-chain regulation and monitoring.• Economic incentives driving adulteration in low-margin […]
International Astronomical Union approves seven new Indian names for Martian features
WHY IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Space / Science & Technology• Planetary nomenclature standards set by IAU.• India’s scientific contributions through ISRO and planetary missions.• Strengthening planetary geology databases and mission planning.• Recognition of Indian scientists and heritage sites.• Space diplomacy and global scientific integration. GS2 – Governance / International Institutions• India’s role in multilateral scientific bodies.• Soft power through scientific naming.• Institutional cooperation for […]
Why India struggles to clear its air
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS3 – Environment / Pollution• National air pollution control architecture: CAQM, CPCB, SPCBs.• Sectoral sources: biomass, transport, industry, construction dust.• Meteorology–inversion dynamics in Indo-Gangetic Plain.• Failure of “end-of-pipe” measures; need for structural interventions.• Health impacts → DALY burden, economic productivity losses. GS2 – Governance / Federal Issues• Inter-state coordination failures (Punjab–Haryana–Delhi).• Institutional fragmentation → weak compliance.• Judiciary’s role vs executive capacity (EPCA to CAQM shift).• Behavioural […]
Are the labour codes labour-friendly?
Why is this in news? Relevance GS2 – Governance • Major governance reform: consolidation of 29+ labour laws into 4 unified Codes.• Centre–State friction: centralisation of powers (floor wage, licensing thresholds).• Weak tripartism: minimal consultation with trade unions; no Indian Labour Conference since 2015.• Regulatory overhaul: single registration, digital compliance, inspector-cum-facilitator model.• Collective bargaining diluted: restrictive strike provisions, unclear union recognition. […]
IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics
WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Economy / Growth Measurement• Quality of GDP estimation under MOSPI/NSO scrutiny.• Discrepancies between production vs expenditure GDP.• Outdated base year (2011–12) and need for rebasing.• Deflator issues (WPI–CPI divergence).• Statistical system reforms: MCA-21 data, GSTN integration. GS2 – Governance / Institutions• Role of IMF’s Article IV surveillance.• Credibility of official statistics as a governance issue.• Transparency norms […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 November 2025
Q1. Real GDP in India is predominantly deflated using which index, which the IMF considers methodologically inappropriate for a services-dominated economy?a) Wholesale Price Indexb) Consumer Price Indexc) Producer Price Indexd) Service Price Index Correct Answer: a) Explanation:• WPI used for manufacturing GVA, GFCF, inventories.• WPI excludes services → undermines real GDP accuracy. Q2. Consider the […]
Current Affairs 28 November 2025
Content IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Economy / Growth Measurement• Quality of GDP estimation under MOSPI/NSO scrutiny.• Discrepancies between production vs expenditure GDP.• Outdated base year (2011–12) and need for rebasing.• Deflator issues (WPI–CPI divergence).• Statistical system reforms: MCA-21 data, GSTN integration. GS2 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2025
Content The Kamalesan case Why the Case Matters ? Relevance GS2 – Constitution & Rights• Article 25 (freedom of conscience) vs Article 33 (restrictions for armed forces).• Judicial doctrine of proportionality and reasonable accommodation.• Minority confidence, inclusivity in institutions, secular character of State. GS2 – Judiciary• Pattern of judicial restraint in military matters.• Constitutional balancing: […]
PIB Summaries 28 November 2025
Content From Growth Engine to Global Edge: Supercharging India’s Logistics What Is Logistics? Relevance GS2 – Governance GS3 – Economy / Infrastructure Global benchmarks: Big Picture: Why Logistics Is a Strategic Sector for India Key Data & Findings (PIB 2025) Structural Transformation Underway Digital Backbone of India’s Logistics Multimodal Logistics along the Gangetic Plain (Case […]
Static Quiz 28 November 2025 (Modern History)
Q1. Consider the following statements: How many of the above are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (c) All three Explanation: Sequence: Barrackpore → Meerut → Delhi. Q2. Consider the following pairs (Centre – Leader): Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 […]