Simplifying UPSC Prelims preparation
Q.1) With reference to the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.2) Which city has been announced as the “Green Hydrogen Valley of India”?…
Context – Union Budget presentation approaches (February 1), the petroleum industry has raised demands for reviewing the Oil Industry Development (OID) Cess and incentivizing exploration. This article explains the static economic concepts behind oil taxation, the OID Board, and the structure of hydrocarbon sector. The petroleum industry has urged the…
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union government regarding the delay in constituting the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), a central regulatory body mandated under the 2019 amendments to the Arbitration Act. This development coincides with the government’s release of the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill,…
The Supreme Court recently critiqued the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha for exceeding his administrative mandate by drafting a decision to reject a removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma. The Court clarified that the decision to admit or refuse a motion for the removal of a judge rests solely…
Q.1) With reference to the ‘Market Access Support (MAS)’ intervention under the Export Promotion Mission, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.2) In the context of International Trade and…
Govt. has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to support Indian exporters in accessing foreign markets. The MAS Intervention operates under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme, focuses on structured financial support for MSMEs and first-time exporters to participate in international trade fairs, Buyer-Seller Meets…
The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) on 24th August 2024 Policy to give impetus to “High Performance Biomanufacturing.” This policy aims to transform India into a global biotechnology powerhouse by facilitating the sustainable production of bio-based products using advanced living systems₁ ₄. The…
Q. 1 Karnataka State Assembly wishes to amend the VB Gram G Act (a Central Act) in its application to the state of Karnataka. Is this constitutionally permissible? A) No, because the VB Gram G Act is a Central Law and states cannot alter its provisions.B) Yes, the State Assembly…
Kerala Legislative Assembly recently passed the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, mandating Malayalam as the official language for government, judiciary, and education. However, the Karnataka government has urged the Kerala Governor to reject the Bill, citing “unconstitutional” impacts on the Kannada-speaking linguistic minority in the border district of Kasaragod. Official Language…
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has released its Annual Ground Water Quality Report (2025). The report flags widespread contamination in states like Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Telangana, where Uranium, Fluoride, and Nitrate levels have exceeded safe limits.¹ “Ground water contamination of Andhra Pradesh” is also in news. UPSC has…
