Editorial Corner
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 …
India’s Biosphere Reserves: Sustaining Life, Celebrating Nature Read More »
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 …
The High Seas Treaty: A New Global Framework for Ocean Governance Read More »
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 …
The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill: Balancing Accountability and Political Misuse Read More »
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 …
India–ASEAN Ties Making Steady Progress: The Century of Cooperation Read More »
UPSC Relevance Why in News The idea of constitutional morality has gained renewed attention through landmark Supreme Court judgments such as Navtej Singh Johar (2018), Sabarimala (2018), and Puttaswamy (2017).These cases reaffirm that democracy is not just about elections but about governing within the moral and ethical limits of the Constitution. As India faces increasing institutional …
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UPSC RELEVANCE-Mains (GS Paper 3: Science & Technology),Topic: Space Technology, Scientific Developments, and Their Applications. Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the CHACE-2 payload aboard Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter has made the first-ever direct observation of how a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the Sun affects the Moon’s exosphere (its extremely thin …
Chandrayaan-2 Makes First-ever Observations on Lunar Exosphere: ISRO Read More »
UPSC RELEVANCE-: Security – Defence Technology and Maritime Security Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier.He praised the armed forces for their courage and success in Operation Sindoor, underscoring India’s growing maritime strength and self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Background Key …
INS Vikrant: India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Read More »
