Developing Nations Call for ‘Meat Tax’ on High-Income Countries
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Environment & Climate Change GS 2 – International Relations What Is a ‘Meat Tax’ Proposal? Why Agriculture Is Under Scrutiny What the Belém Declaration Seeks Who Are the Signatories? Rationale Behind the Demand a) Disproportionate Emissions b) Inequity in Climate Burden c) Rising Livestock Demand Unsustainable Why High-Income […]
Ditwah: How Are Tropical Cyclones Named?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography GS 3 – Disaster Management What Are Tropical Cyclone Names? Who Decides the Names? How the Naming System Works ? Criteria for Cyclone Names Example: Cyclone Ditwah Why Naming Matters (Operational Importance) ? Naming for North Indian Ocean vs. Other Basins India’s Role Conclusion
Rupee breached ₹89/$, closing at ₹89.46
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy GS 3 – Growth & Inflation Key Terms 1. Nominal Exchange Rate (NER) 2. Effective Exchange Rates (EERs) 3. Appreciation vs. Depreciation What’s Different This Time? Effective Exchange Rates Reveal the Real Picture ? NEER REER Why REER Matters More ? Inflation: Key Driver of “Real” Depreciation […]
How Antibiotic Misuse Is Fuelling a Crisis in ICUs Across India
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Health GS 3 – Science & Technology GS 3 – Disaster Management / Public Health Emergency What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Scale of the Crisis in ICUs Why Antibiotic Misuse Is Rising ? Key Findings From ICMR Data ICU-Specific Challenges Consequences of Rising AMR Structural Issues Fueling the Problem […]
Routine Gridlocks & Parliament’s Institutional Health
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 2 – Parliament & Democratic Institutions Basics: Role & Purpose of Parliament Declining Productivity Routine Disruptions Becoming Norm Breakdown in Floor Coordination Declining Scrutiny of Bills Majoritarianism vs. Parliamentary Spirit Question Hour Dilution Institutional Consequences Structural Reasons Behind Gridlocks Need for Institutional Reforms Comparative […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 December 2025
Q1.How many of the following statements about AMR trends in Indian ICUs are correct? a) Only Oneb) Only Twoc) Alld) None Correct Answer: b) Only Two Explanation: Q2.Which constitutional provision governs the rules of procedure of Parliament, essential for managing disruptions and legislative planning? a) Article 105b) Article 118c) Article 110d) Article 121 Correct Answer: […]
Current Affairs 01 December 2025
Content Routine Gridlocks & Parliament’s Institutional Health Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 2 – Parliament & Democratic Institutions Basics: Role & Purpose of Parliament Declining Productivity Routine Disruptions Becoming Norm Breakdown in Floor Coordination Declining Scrutiny of Bills Majoritarianism vs. Parliamentary Spirit Question Hour Dilution Institutional Consequences […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2025
Content As Parliament Reconvenes, Let’s Ask Why Legislature Is in Retreat Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 2 – Governance Practice Questions Westminster Model & Indian Parliament Key Issues Highlighted in the Article Decline in Parliamentary Sittings Executive Dominance Over Legislature Anti-defection Law Weakening Legislatures Decline of Question […]
PIB Summaries 01 December 2025
Content India Finishes Strong at WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025 Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Education, Social Justice GS 3 – Economy, Employment, Innovation What is WorldSkills Asia? Key Details of WSAC 2025 India’s Performance Significance of India’s Achievement Why This Matters for India’s Economy ? Institutional Architecture Involved Conclusion Aradhana […]
Static Quiz 01 December 2025 (Modern History)
1. With reference to the European presence in India, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) None Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: 2. Consider the following pairs: Place-European Power Associated 1. Hooghly – Dutch 2. Masulipatnam – English 3. Pondicherry – French How many of […]