Inequality fuels pandemics and prolongs crises
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations & Governance): GS Paper III (Economy & Disaster Management): GS Paper I (Society): Key Findings of the Report Major Causes Identified Global Inequality Dimensions Impacts Highlighted Recommendations by UNAIDS Broader Context India Relevance
Stop Wildlife Imports to India Until Proper Checks in Place
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): GS Paper II (Governance & International Relations): Basic Facts Key Findings of the CITES Verification Mission Specific Red Flags Core Concerns Recommendations by CITES India’s Position Global Context Environmental & Ethical Implications Way Forward
Discovery of a New Spider Species — Pilia malenadu — in Chikkamagaluru
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): GS Paper I (Geography): Basic Facts About the Genus Pilia Significance of the Discovery Habitat Conservation Concerns Broader Implications Related Context Way Forward
As Umngot River Turns Muddy Residents Blame Road Project
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Ecology): GS Paper I (Geography): Basic Facts Ecological Concerns Way Forward
SC to review surrogacy ban on couples with one child
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (Polity & Governance): GS Paper I (Society): Surrogacy Regulation Framework in India What is Secondary Infertility? Centre’s Stand Petitioners’ Arguments Supreme Court’s Observations (Nov 2025 Hearing) Constitutional Dimensions Issue Provision / Case Law Implication Reproductive Choice Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty) Includes right […]
How BRICS is challenging SWIFT
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations): GS Paper III (Economy): Background – BRICS’ Financial Autonomy Journey The 2024 Kazan Summit – Key Milestones Why BRICS Wants to De-dollarise ? Existing National Payment Systems (Building Blocks for BRICS Pay) Country System Features / Strengths Russia SPFS (System for Transfer of Financial […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 November 2025
Q1. The “BRICS Pay” initiative unveiled at the Kazan Summit 2024 primarily seeks to:a) Set up a regional clearinghouse under the NDBb) Build a payment network independent of dollar and SWIFTc) Create a blockchain system under IMF oversightd) Launch a common BRICS digital currencyAnswer: b)Explanation: BRICS Pay enables cross-border settlements in local currencies through a […]
Current Affairs 05 November 2025
Content How BRICS is challenging SWIFT Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations): GS Paper III (Economy): Background – BRICS’ Financial Autonomy Journey The 2024 Kazan Summit – Key Milestones Why BRICS Wants to De-dollarise ? Existing National Payment Systems (Building Blocks for BRICS Pay) Country System Features / Strengths Russia […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 November 2025
Content India’s forests hold the future Why in News? Relevance : Practice Question : Basics Context and Background Scientific Insight – Declining Forest Efficiency IIT Kharagpur–IIT Bombay–BITS Pilani (2025) study: Implication: Major Features of the Revised GIM Persistent Challenges Innovative State Models Way Forward Compound effect Why in News? Relevance Practice Question : Basics Global […]
PIB Summaries 05 November 2025
Content India’s Leap in Research and Innovation Why in News? Relevance Evolution of India’s R&D Ecosystem Key Data and Trends in India’s R&D ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme (2025) – The Game Changer Launch Context: ESTIC 2025 (3–5 Nov 2025), Theme – “Viksit Bharat 2047: Pioneering Sustainable Innovation.”Aim: Build a private-sector-driven innovation ecosystem with long-term, […]