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Headline Page No.GS Paper & TopicTheme / IssueUPSC Relevance / Analytical Note
Former CJI: opinion given in Presidential Reference does not overrule a judgment1GS 2 – Polity / JudiciaryJudicial review vs advisory opinionClarifies Article 143 scope — Presidential references are advisory, not binding judgments. Reinforces separation of powers and constitutional supremacy of judicial precedents.
No plan to bring Bill on Chandigarh, says Centre1GS 2 – Governance / Federal RelationsUnion Territories administrationReflects Centre’s approach toward UT administration & statehood debates (e.g., Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K). Links to Articles 239–241 and Centre–State dynamics.
UNSC reforms no longer an option but a necessity: Modi at IBSA meet1GS 2 – IR / MultilateralismIndia–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) cooperation & UNSC reformEmphasises Global South representation, India’s G4 position, and UN institutional reform agenda. Useful for UNGA, G20, and IBSA essay themes.
Difficult choices (Editorial)8GS 2 – IR / Foreign PolicyStrategic balancing & alliancesDiscusses India’s challenge in navigating multipolar alliances. Relates to non-alignment evolution and strategic autonomy.
The letter has won but the spirit has not lost (Editorial)8GS 2 – Polity / JudiciaryJudicial restraint & institutional moralityExamines recent SC verdicts—legal correctness vs moral spirit. Highlights judicial interpretation ethics and constitutional morality.
The Council of BJP (Editorial)8GS 2 – State LegislatureRole of Legislative CouncilsEvaluates bicameralism at the state level, constitutional debates on Legislative Councils (Art. 169), and political implications.
Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours (Editorial)8GS 2 – Health / Food SafetyFood safety & nutrition governanceAdvocates for FSSAI’s stricter monitoring, consumer awareness, and public health standards. Links to Food Safety & Standards Act 2006.
The future of health lies in harmony9GS 2 – Social Sector / HealthIntegrated healthcare approachPromotes Ayush integration, preventive medicine, and digital health ecosystem in alignment with National Health Policy 2017.
Calm returns to Sabarimala9GS 2 – Governance / Law & OrderReligious rights & social harmonyReflects administrative response to religious conflicts. Links to Article 25, Sabarimala case, and constitutional secularism.
How can State PSCs be reformed?10GS 2 – Constitutional BodiesUPSC & State PSC reformsDiscusses need for transparency, recruitment accountability, and autonomy. Connects to Article 315–323 and federal public service reforms.
COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world14GS 3 – Environment / Climate DiplomacyClimate adaptation & mitigation balanceHighlights COP30 focus on climate resilience and adaptation finance. Connects to Paris Agreement Article 7 and Loss & Damage Fund.
State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses14GS 3 – Environment / Biodiversity Prelims: Species ConservationIllegal wildlife trade & CITES oversightReveals enforcement gaps in CITES Appendix I species protection. Useful for wildlife conservation and environmental governance.

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