State Governments Driving Welfare Amid Central Cuts
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance & Welfare Schemes• Centre–State fiscal relations and cooperative federalism• Role of Finance Commission and GST Council in devolution• Cesses, surcharges, and declining central transfers• States as drivers of welfare and social sector investment• Human capital formation through education, health, and social protection GS 3 – Economy & […]
Sudan Conflict Displacement
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• Civil war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF)• Role of regional organisations – African Union, IGAD, UN• Humanitarian crisis – displacement (12 million), food insecurity, rights violations• Impact on Red Sea geopolitics and Horn of Africa stability• India’s diplomatic role and evacuation efforts (Operation Kaveri) […]
India airlifts 197 citizens rescued from cybercrime centres in south Myanmar
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Thailand cooperation under Act East Policy and BIMSTEC• Humanitarian diplomacy and citizen protection abroad• Transnational crimes – cyber fraud and human trafficking• Regional instability post-Myanmar coup (2021) and India’s stakes• International law – Vienna Convention on Consular Relations GS 3 – Internal Security• Cybercrime networks and trafficking nexus• […]
Nobel Prize in Economics 2025
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 3 – Economy & Science–Tech Interface• Endogenous growth theory – knowledge as capital (Aghion, Howitt)• Innovation ecosystems and R&D policy in India• Education, skill development, and inclusive technological diffusion• Role of AI, automation, and human capital formation• India’s innovation bottlenecks – inequality, institutional weaknesses GS 2 – Governance• Role of State […]
8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) 2025
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Economy• Public expenditure management and fiscal responsibility (FRBM targets)• Pay–productivity linkage in public administration• Pension reforms – NPS vs. OPS sustainability debate• Inflationary pressures and wage–price spiral concerns• Fiscal federalism – implications for States’ finances GS 2 – Governance• Efficiency and motivation in bureaucracy• Role of pay commissions in administrative reforms […]
Women are largest minority says SC
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity & Governance• Women’s reservation and constitutional provisions – Articles 15(3), 243D, 243T• Supreme Court activism and separation of powers• Women’s political empowerment and democratic deepening• 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 (Women’s Reservation Bill)• Barriers to representation – patriarchal norms, electoral financing, tokenism GS 1 – Indian Society• Gender equality […]
Red Fort Blast and J&K Terror Module
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Internal Security• Terror financing, cyber-radicalisation, and hybrid terrorism• Coordination among security and intelligence agencies (NIA, NSG, MAC)• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s proxy networks• Regulation of explosives, chemicals, and digital evidence• Legal framework – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; Explosives Act, 1884 GS 2 – Governance & Polity• Centre–State coordination […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 November 2025
Q1. The Darfur genocide (2003–04), often cited as one of the 21st century’s earliest mass atrocities, occurred in which country? a) Rwandab) South Sudanc) Chadd) Sudan Answer: (d)Explanation:The Darfur genocide occurred in Sudan, when government-backed Janjaweed militias targeted ethnic African communities in the Darfur region, killing over 300,000 people and displacing millions (UN estimates). Q2. […]
Current Affairs 11 November 2025
Content Red Fort Blast and J&K Terror Module Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Internal Security• Terror financing, cyber-radicalisation, and hybrid terrorism• Coordination among security and intelligence agencies (NIA, NSG, MAC)• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s proxy networks• Regulation of explosives, chemicals, and digital evidence• Legal framework – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; Explosives Act, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 November 2025
Content What South Asia wants from COP30 Why in News? Relevance Practice Question : Decade after Paris Agreement Key Concerns and Priorities of South Asian Countries Implementation Deficit – The Achilles Heel Adaptation on Par with Mitigation Rebuilding Trust in Global Climate Governance Climate Finance — Predictable, Fair, and Non-Debt Inducing Non-State Actors as Engines […]