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UPSC Relevance- Prelims;Articles 19(2), 129, 215,Contempt of Courts Act, 1971,Types of Contempt – Civil and Criminal,2006 Amendment (Truth and Good Faith),Landmark Judgments: M.V. Jayarajan (2015), Ashwini Kumar Ghosh (1952).Mains (GS Paper II – Polity & Governance) Why in News A recent controversy involving allegedly derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme […]

Relevance for UPSC-Prelims:COP30 (Venue: Belém, Brazil),Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF),Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR)Mains (GS Paper 3 – Environment) Why in News The Belém Summit in the Brazilian Amazon has laid the groundwork for the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to be hosted by Brazil in 2025. Brazilian

Why in News Researchers have discovered a new species of jumping spider belonging to the Pilia genus in Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru district (Karnataka).The species has been named Pilia malenadu — honouring the region of its discovery, Malenadu, which refers to the hilly, forested area of the Western Ghats Background The Western Ghats, one of the

UPSC Relevance ●      GS Paper 2: International Relations – Global groupings and financial institutions ●      GS Paper 3: Economy – Globalisation, Currency Systems, and Financial Inclusion Why in News At the Kazan Summit 2024, BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — now including Iran and others) unveiled symbolic steps like a BRICS banknote

UPSC Relevance; Prelims : Biosphere Reserves, MAB Programme, UNESCO, Sustainable Development, CNRE Scheme, Cold Desert Biosphere ReserveGS Paper 3: Environment, Conservation, Biodiversity, Climate Change Why in News On November 3, 2025, the world celebrated the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, recognising regions where nature and communities coexist harmoniously.In India, the day highlights the nation’s extensive

UPSC Relevance:GS Paper 2: International treaties, global environmental governance.GS Paper 3: Conservation of biodiversity, climate change, sustainable resource management. Why in News In September 2025, over 60 countries ratified the High Seas Treaty, officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. The treaty will come into force in January 2026. It establishes a

UPSC Relevance-GS Paper 3: Agriculture, Infrastructure, Food Processing, Inclusive Growth Why in News The Union Cabinet, in July 2025, approved an additional ₹1,920 crore outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), taking its total allocation to ₹6,520 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (up to March 2026).A major portion of this funding—₹1,000

UPSC Relevance; Prelims:Features of NBS Scheme.Mains (GS Paper 3 – Agriculture) Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season 2025–26 for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.This move aims to ensure the timely and affordable availability of fertilizers to farmers while

UPSC Relevance; Prelims: Article 75, Constitutional Morality, Due Process,Mains-GS Paper 2: Indian Constitution, Accountability in Governance, Separation of Powers, Criminalisation of Politics Why in News The Union government has introduced The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA—relating to the Union, State, and Delhi Councils of Ministers. The

UPSC Relevance-GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood – ASEAN, Indo-Pacific Strategy, Bilateral & Multilateral Groupings.GS Paper 3: Economic Growth, Trade Policy, Maritime Security Why in News At the 22nd ASEAN–India Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed that India–ASEAN relations are making steady progress despite the ongoing global uncertainties.Delivering his address