Source: The post “What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?” has been created, based on “What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?” published in “The Hindu” on 19 November 2025. What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: The 16th Finance Commission (FC)… Continue reading What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?
Time to Sort Out India’s Cereal Mess
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India’s foodgrain policy is facing growing contradictions. While the country has excessive stocks of rice and wheat, it is dependent on imports for pulses and edible oils, spending huge amounts on food subsidies and foreign purchases. The recent controversy… Continue reading Time to Sort Out India’s Cereal Mess
How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Pollution Introduction China moved from choking, coal-driven smog to visible gains in air quality within a decade, while India still struggles with hazardous winter air in many cities. In China, air pollution became a core development priority, backed by strict targets, heavy investment, cleaner energy, electric transport and better… Continue reading How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
Viticulture in UP and its impact on development of UP
Scientists at the Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH), Lucknow, have identified a popular grape variety, ‘Flame Seedless,’ as well-suited for Uttar Pradesh. This discovery is set to boost Viticulture (grape production) in the state. It breaks the traditional geographic limitations for viticulture, which was primarily restricted to Nasik. Table of Content What has been… Continue reading Viticulture in UP and its impact on development of UP
Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced revised PMFBY cover for wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026. About Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The revised framework expands crop insurance to cover localised damage from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation. The modalities follow PMFBY Operational… Continue reading Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
News: Under the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has introduced ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ initiative, a free course aimed at familiarising Indians particularly the youth with AI. About YUVA AI for ALL Initiative It is free national AI course called ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ under the IndiaAI Mission. Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Aim:… Continue reading YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – November, 2025 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of November 2025 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – November, 2025 – 2nd week
New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI unveiled the new National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 during the 75th NSS anniversary and World Statistics Day in Udaipur. About New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 The National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 is a six-digit system for classifying all economic activities in India, replacing NIC 2008 five-digit system. Launched by: Ministry of Statistics… Continue reading New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
