Global Warming Intensifies Despite La Niña Effects
Why in News ?? Relevance GS-1 (Geography): GS-3 (Environment): Key Data and Findings (WMO Report 2025) Oceanic and Atmospheric Indicators Regional & Temporal Trends Scientific & Policy Implications Long-Term Climate Trends
U.S. Nuclear Testing Debate and the Future of Global Non-Proliferation
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Security): Nuclear Testing and Treaties Key Treaties and Legal Framework Global Nuclear Arsenals (2025, Source: Federation of American Scientists) Country Estimated Warheads Status Russia 4,309 De-ratified CTBT; new delivery systems tested U.S. 3,708 Subcritical tests continue China ~1,000 Rapid buildup; new silos at Xinjiang France 290 No […]
Electoral Nomination Process and Democratic Safeguards
Why in News? A recent case from Dadra and Nagar Haveli municipal council elections (2025) highlighted arbitrary rejection of a candidate’s nomination without a hearing or verification, exposing flaws in India’s nomination scrutiny system under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951. Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): The Nomination Process Core Issue Recent Examples of Nomination Rejection Year Case Reason […]
15 Ophthalmologists per Million Indians
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Social Justice – Health): GS-3 (S&T and Economy): Basic Context 1. What is Ophthalmology? 2. Global Target – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Key Findings of AIIMS Study (2025) Indicator Data Institutes surveyed 7,901 Eye care beds per million population 74 Ophthalmologists (secondary + tertiary levels) 20,944 Optometrists 17,849 […]
Give Reason for Arrest in All Offences
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): Constitutional and Legal Framework 1. Constitutional Safeguards (Article 21 & 22) 2. Statutory Provisions The Current Judgment (2025) Core Ruling Key Observations Significance 1. Strengthening Rule of Law 2. Accountability in Law Enforcement 3. Protecting Personal Liberty Relation to Previous Judgments Case Year Key Principle DK Basu […]
India–Peru & India–Chile Free Trade Agreements
Why in News ? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Economy): Background Strategic and Economic Significance 1. Access to Critical Minerals 2. Trade Diversification 3. Tariff and Market Access 4. Complementary Economies Current Trade Data (2024–25) Progress in Negotiations (2025 Rounds) Broader Geoeconomic Implications Challenges Ahead Way Forward
Bihar’s Makhana Potential
Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 (Geography & Society): GS-3 (Economy & Agriculture): Basic Context Production and Global Standing Core Issues and Challenges Opportunities and Potential Economic and Policy Implications
Current Affairs Quiz 07 November 2025
Q1.Makhana, recently in news for its export and GI status, is primarily cultivated in which of the following states?a) Assamb) Uttar Pradeshc) Bihard) West BengalAnswer: (c) BiharExplanation: Bihar produces nearly 90% of India’s makhana, mainly from the Mithila region. It received a GI tag in 2022 as “Mithila Makhana.” Q2.With reference to India’s eye-care burden, […]
Current Affairs 07 November 2025
Content Bihar’s Makhana Potential: From Local Crop to Global Superfood Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 (Geography & Society): GS-3 (Economy & Agriculture): Basic Context Production and Global Standing Core Issues and Challenges Opportunities and Potential Economic and Policy Implications India–Peru & India–Chile Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Strengthening India’s Latin America Footprint Why in News […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 November 2025
Content Redraw Welfare Architecture: Place a UBI at the Centre Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Background: The Concept of UBI India’s Socio-Economic Context Current Welfare Architecture: Fragmented and Targeted Why UBI Now? Evidence from India Economic Feasibility Addressing Criticisms Criticism Counter-argument Fiscal burden too high Start small, integrate with existing subsidies; 5% of […]