Climate Change and Assam’s Tea Crisis
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS1 – Geography GS3 – Environment & Agriculture GS2 – Governance / Social Issues Tea Basics — The Science of the Crop What Climate Change Is Doing to Assam’s Tea Temperature Rainfall Seasonality Shift Pests & Diseases Impact on Tea Quality Economic Stress: Weather Gets Worse, Prices Don’t Improve […]
Why did Hayli Gubbi erupt now ?
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS1 – Geography GS3 – Disaster Management What is a Shield Volcano? Location & Tectonic Setting Geological Composition of Hayli Gubbi Why Did the Eruption Occur Now After 12,000 Years? Tectonic Drivers Magma Generation Long-term Magma Buildup Crustal Faulting or Cracking Sudden Ascent of Gas-Rich Magma Why Was It […]
INR Depreciation
Current Status Relevance: GS3 – Economy GS2 – International Relations Comparison with Asian Peers Drivers of Depreciation Forward Outlook
Air Pollution Exposure in India
Core Findings Relevance: GS3 – Environment GS2 – Governance Geographical Pattern Seasonality Technical Notes
Draft Seeds Bill Entail
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – Governance / Policy GS3 – Agriculture Why a Seeds Law? History & Context New Provisions: What the Draft Bill Proposes Regulatory Architecture Farmers’ Rights Institutional Framework Seed Registration & Testing Import Liberalisation Central Accreditation System Enforcement Mechanism Offences & Penalties: What Has Changed from 2019 Draft? Changes from […]
China’s Global Lending Power Play
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Economy Basics: What is Chinese Global Lending? Key Data & Trends (2000–2023) Scale Top beneficiaries (country entities) Shift in beneficiary profile Decline in aid Sectoral pattern Structural Shift: From Aid Provider to Commercial Financier Earlier Model (2000–2015) Current Model (2016–2023) Methods & Concerns Raised by […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 November 2025
Q1. As per AidData (2000–2023), which recipient category received the LARGEST share of Chinese lending? a) African LDCsb) BRI low-income countriesc) Middle-income Asian statesd) High-income economies Answer: d) High-income economies Explanation:High-income economies collectively received ~$943 billion, making them the largest beneficiary group. This reflects a major structural shift away from traditional low-income, BRI-focused lending. […]
Current Affairs 26 November 2025
Content China’s Global Lending Power Play Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Economy Basics: What is Chinese Global Lending? Key Data & Trends (2000–2023) Scale Top beneficiaries (country entities) Shift in beneficiary profile Decline in aid Sectoral pattern Structural Shift: From Aid Provider to Commercial Financier Earlier Model […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 November 2025
Content A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025 Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance / Social Justice GS2 – Polity / Law Reform GS1 – Society Practice Question Basics Conceptual Gaps in the Law Procedural Flaws Exposed by the Case Investigative and Evidentiary Challenges Inter-Institutional Blind Spot Institutional […]
PIB Summaries 26 November 2025
Content Hamara Samvidhan- Hamara Swabhiman Campaign Why in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance, Polity, Social Justice 26 November – Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) Basics Purpose Timeline Associated Scheme Objectives Major Components of the Campaign A.Sabko Nyay – Har Ghar Nyaya Aim: Grassroots access to justice. Key Elements B. Nav Bharat Nav Sankalp Aim: […]