Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them
Why in News? Relevance Survey Overview Key Findings for India Comparative Global Insights Reasons Behind India’s High Willingness Implications Concerns and Gaps Way Forward Significance
All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts
Why in News? Relevance Judicial Delays in Pronouncing Verdicts Supreme Court’s Observations (Bench: Justices Surya Kant & Joymalya Bagchi) Legal and Institutional Context Causes Behind Delay in Verdict Pronouncements Implications of the Supreme Court’s Direction Challenges Ahead Way Forward Significance
Current Affairs Quiz 13 November 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the time limit for pronouncement of judgments in India: Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Both 1 and 2b) 1 onlyc) Neither 1 nor 2d) 2 only Answer: d) 2 onlyExplanation: Q2. Under which legislation does the Union Government have the power to fix royalty rates for minerals […]
Current Affairs 13 November 2025
Content All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts: SC Why in News? Relevance Judicial Delays in Pronouncing Verdicts Supreme Court’s Observations (Bench: Justices Surya Kant & Joymalya Bagchi) Legal and Institutional Context Causes Behind Delay in Verdict Pronouncements Implications of the Supreme Court’s Direction Challenges Ahead Way Forward Significance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 November 2025
Content Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth Why in News ? Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Federalism GS 3 – Economy Practice Question Historical Context: Centralised Control (Pre-1991) Liberalisation (1991) and the Shift in Power Rise of Competitive Federalism (Post-2014) Case Studies: State-Level Investment Competition Global Comparisons Benefits of Competitive Federalism Risks & Challenges […]
PIB Summaries 13 November 2025
Content Unlocking India’s Green Hydrogen Production Potential Why in News ? Relevance : GS 3 – Environment, Energy, Infrastructure Understanding Green Hydrogen Type Source Energy Emissions Example Grey Hydrogen Natural gas (steam methane reforming) High CO₂ Current majority of hydrogen production Blue Hydrogen Fossil fuels + Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Moderate Transitional fuel Green […]
Static Quiz 13 November 2025 (Environment)
Q1. Consider the following statements about Project Tiger: How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: (b) Only two Explanation: Q2. Consider the following statements on the Paris Agreement (2015): How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only […]
India Must Safeguard its Baryte Reserves
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Economy & Energy Security• Strategic minerals in oil drilling and defence industries• Rapid depletion of Mangampet (Andhra Pradesh) baryte reserves• Export-oriented mining vs strategic stockpiling• Critical Minerals Strategy 2023 and national resource security• Long-term energy and defence self-reliance GS 2 – Governance & Policy• Centre–State coordination in mineral resource governance (APMDC role)• Export regulation and strategic mineral […]
Why Only Some Plastics Can Be Recycled
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Pollution Control• Polymer science – thermoplastics vs thermosets and recyclability challenges• Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 & 2022 amendments• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circular economy• Waste segregation, recycling technologies (mechanical & chemical)• SDG linkages – Responsible Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13) GS 3 – Science & Technology (Material Science)• Chemistry and structure of polymers determining […]
SC judge: imported ideas may not save endangered species
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity Conservation• Ecocentrism vs anthropocentrism in wildlife protection• Constitutional provisions – Articles 48A & 51A(g)• Landmark judgments – T.N. Godavarman (2012), Animal Welfare Board (2014)• Laws – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Biodiversity Act, 2002• Conservation of endangered species – Great Indian Bustard, Florican GS 2 – Polity & Judiciary• Judicial philosophy on environmental protection• Role of Supreme Court in expanding environmental jurisprudence• Integration […]