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New Delhi: In a landmark moment for global diplomacy, the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, marking the first time the world’s most powerful economies convened on African soil. Under the powerful African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – the summit adopted a sweeping 122-paragraph Johannesburg Declaration emphasizing…
New Delhi: After two weeks of torrential rain, a roof-scorching fire, two emergency evacuations, and a 24-hour overrun that pushed negotiators through two consecutive all-nighters, the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) closed in the early hours of Sunday with a compromise that satisfied almost no one completely yet prevented the collapse of the talks. Under…
New Delhi: India has emerged as the global leader in ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, with retail volumes rising from US$ 0.9 billion in 2006 to nearly US$ 38 billion in 2019 — a forty-fold increase in just 13 years — according to a major three-paper Series published in The Lancet on Wednesday. The explosive…
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New Delhi: In a major victory for judicial independence, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared several key provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 unconstitutional and directed the Union Government to establish a fully independent National Tribunals Commission (NTC) within four months. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Chandran delivered…
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New Delhi: In a dramatic and sharply worded hearing on November 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a stern ultimatum to Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, warning him of “gross contempt of court” for repeatedly failing to decide on disqualification petitions filed against ten Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who defected…
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New Delhi: A powerful car bomb exploded near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the evening of 10 November 2025, killing nine people and injuring twenty others. The blast took place at exactly 6:52 pm outside Gate No. 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station, one of the busiest and most visited places in the capital. The…
New Delhi: In a landmark development for Indian Ocean security cooperation, Bangladesh has officially become the fifth full member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval personally inviting his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman to the upcoming 7th NSA-level meeting in New Delhi on November 19-20, 2025. The announcement, made…
New Delhi – In a landmark moment at the ongoing COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, nearly 80 countries and organizations unveiled the Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation, marking the world’s first international climate adaptation document exclusively dedicated to health. Launched amid urgent calls for action, the plan aims to strengthen…
Geneva, November 15, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 today, offering a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB). The disease continues to rank among the top 10 causes of death worldwide and stands as the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious agent. In 2024,…
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New Delhi: In a landmark diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day state visit to Bhutan on Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of strengthened bilateral bonds, groundbreaking energy collaborations, and profound cultural exchanges. The visit, marked by the joint inauguration of the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project and the announcement of India’s first-ever…
New Delhi: Germanwatch has released the Climate Risk Index 2026, placing India at the 9th position among countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events between 1995 and 2024. The index, introduced in 2006 as an annual global assessment of climate-induced disasters, reveals the mounting human and economic cost of a warming world, with 2024…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to transform urban India into cleaner, greener, and investment-ready spaces, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) at the National Urban Conclave 2025. This year-long, mission-mode initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 aims to eradicate legacy dumpsites nationwide, targeting…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking decision prioritizing citizen safety under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has ordered the immediate expulsion of stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands, railway stations, and other high-footfall public spaces. The apex court also extended directives to clear national highways, state roads, and expressways…
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New Delhi: Indian higher education reached a new milestone in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, with 294 institutions earning spots on the list, up from just 24 in 2016. This dramatic growth reflects a decade of focused expansion, yet the celebration is tempered by a changing regional landscape where China now commands the…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking achievement that underscores India’s dominance in the global cooperative movement, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) have secured the first and second positions, respectively, in the prestigious World Cooperative Monitor 2025. Released by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) at the…
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New Delhi: The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting concluded Saturday in the ancient capital of Gyeongju after 48 hours of intensive dialogue, producing a comprehensive declaration, two flagship policy frameworks, and a fragile but notable détente in the U.S.-China trade relations. Beneath the surface of consensus-driven outcomes, however, a sharp exchange between Taiwan…
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New Delhi: In a watershed moment for Indian sports, the nation’s women’s cricket team scripted an indelible chapter of glory, shedding the ghosts of finals past to lift their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy. On a pulsating night at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Team India defeated a resilient South African side…
New Delhi: In a landmark event that solidifies India’s strategic autonomy in the final frontier, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The mission, designated LVM3-M5, blasted off at 5:26 p.m. IST from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota,…
New Delhi: India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year Framework for the U.S.–India Major Defence Partnership, providing a unified vision and long-term policy direction to deepen defence cooperation across all sectors. The agreement, concluded on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, marks a new phase in…
New Delhi: The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea concluded with renewed pledges for open trade and inclusive growth, but it was the landmark meeting between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that defined the event. Their first in-person meeting since 2019, held on the sidelines in Busan,…
New Delhi: In a bold stride toward equipping the nation’s youngest learners with cutting-edge digital prowess, India’s Ministry of Education has unveiled plans to roll out a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum across all schools from Class 3 beginning the 2026-27 academic year. This landmark initiative, deeply rooted in the National…
New Delhi: The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly commenced today at the iconic Bharat Mandapam convention centre in the national capital, drawing participation from 124 Member and Signatory Countries and over 40 Ministers representing diverse geographies. Inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, the four-day global gathering aims to review progress, address challenges,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually from New Delhi on October 26, proclaimed the 21st century “the century of India and ASEAN” and designated 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The announcement, delivered under Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship, underscored India’s commitment to ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN Outlook…
EXERCISES 1. The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value? If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons. a. Both daughters and sons will share in the family property. Answer: Yes, this law is connected with the value of gender equality and social justice. Reason: This law ensures that daughters…
Introduction This chapter examines the fundamental principles, values, and objectives that form the foundation of the Indian Constitution, often referred to as its philosophy. Over the last 69 years, the Constitution has functioned successfully, leading to several critical questions : ● Why did the leaders of the national movement feel compelled to adopt a constitution after…
EXERCISES Exercise 1: Choose the correct statement from the following. A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because, ● Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution. ● A document written at one point of time becomes outdated after some time. ● Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking. ● It must…
Introduction The Constitution of India, adopted on November 26, 1949, and formally brought into effect on January 26, 1950, has successfully served as the governing framework for the country for over 74 years. This long-standing stability is not common globally, prompting an examination of how the same foundational document remains effective. By studying this chapter, we…
EXERCISES 1. The Constitution of India visualised village panchayats as units of self-government. Think over the situation described in the following statements and explain how these situations strengthen or weaken the panchayats into becoming units of self-government. a. The Government of a State has allowed a big company to establish a huge steel plant. Many…
Introduction and the Necessity of Local Governments In a large and diverse democracy like India, merely having elected governments at the Central (Union) and State levels is insufficient for complete governance. Democracy requires the presence of elected government bodies even at the local level to effectively manage local affairs and ensure broad participation. Defining Local Government…
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EXERCISES 1. From the list of following events, which ones would you identify with the functioning of federalism? Why? The Centre on Tuesday announced Sixth Schedule status to GNLF-led Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which would ensure greater autonomy to the governing body in the Hill district of West Bengal. A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement was…
INTRODUCTION India’s political map has undergone remarkable changes since 1947, reflecting shifts in boundaries, names, and the number of States. At the time of Independence, the country consisted of British-administered provinces and over 500 princely states that merged with the newly formed Indian Union. Over the decades, India’s States have been reorganized multiple times, and…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking decision that reinforces the foundational principles of India’s Constitution, the Supreme Court has affirmed that the freedom to choose and practice one’s religion is deeply intertwined with the right to personal privacy, placing such matters firmly outside unwarranted government intervention. This ruling, delivered on October 17, 2025, in the case of…
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New Delhi: In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been officially elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, shattering decades of male-dominated leadership in the world’s third-largest economy. The ultraconservative politician, often dubbed Japan’s “Iron Lady,” secured victory in a tense parliamentary vote on October 21, 2025, paving the way for a…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision that signals a transformative phase in Indo-European relations, the European Council has formally approved the New Strategic EU-India Agenda. This comprehensive framework, unveiled just weeks ago, charts a bold course for collaboration across economics, technology, security, and global connectivity. Announced on October 20, 2025, the approval underscores the EU’s commitment…
New Delhi: In a dazzling display of cosmic detective work, India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission has etched its name deeper into the annals of space exploration. For the first time in human history, scientists have captured irrefutable evidence of how ferocious solar storms—known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—rip through the Moon’s whisper-thin veil of gas, the exosphere. This…
New Delhi: In a bold move to reshape the global fight for essential resources, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sealed a landmark critical minerals agreement on October 20, 2025. This pact targets China’s overwhelming control over vital materials like rare earth elements, which power everything from electric cars to military…
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New Delhi: The 2025 edition of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress has wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, after an intensive week of discussions and decision-making. This event, occurring every four years, serves as a critical platform for shaping worldwide environmental policies. At its core is the…
New Delhi: In a significant ruling just days before Diwali, the Supreme Court of India has provided temporary relief from the complete firecracker prohibition in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), authorizing the limited sale and bursting of eco-friendly green crackers. This decision aims to harmonize environmental safeguards with cultural festivities, marking a shift from earlier…
11th Class Political Science Class 11 Political Science is the foundation for understanding the structures, principles, and functioning of politics and governance. At this stage, students are introduced to the basics of political theory, concepts of state, rights, liberty, equality, citizenship, constitution, and the working of government institutions. The subject also explores how democracy functions…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking announcement that underscores the pivotal role of innovation in modern economies, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences has been bestowed upon three distinguished scholars: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. Their pioneering research delves into the engines of innovation-driven economic growth, shedding light on why the world has experienced…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two landmark agricultural initiatives, the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, marking a significant step towards self-reliance and rural prosperity in India. With a combined outlay of Rs 35,440 crore, these schemes aim to enhance productivity, promote sustainable farming, and reduce dependency on…
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New Delhi: In a momentous announcement that has captured global attention, Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has been honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This prestigious accolade recognizes her unwavering commitment to fostering democratic principles amid Venezuela’s turbulent political landscape. Machado, who has faced significant personal risks including going into hiding following disputed…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic development on October 11, 2025, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi concluded key meetings during his historic trip to India, marking the first high-level engagement since the Taliban assumed control in Kabul in 2021. This visit underscores a pragmatic shift in India’s approach toward the Taliban-led government, focusing on…
The Judiciary is a vital organ of the government, serving as an arbitrator in private disputes and performing crucial political functions. The Supreme Court of India is globally recognized as one of the most powerful judicial institutions, playing a fundamental role in interpreting and protecting the Constitution since its inception in 1950. Disputes are inherent in society…
EXERCISES 1. What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out. i. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of Supreme Court. ii. Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement. iii. Judge of a High…
EXERCISES 1. Alok thinks that a country needs an efficient government that looks after the welfare of the people. So, if we simply elected our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them the task of government, we will not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: No, I do not…
Introduction: The Necessity and Role of the Legislature Legislatures are fundamental institutions in a democracy, comprising bodies elected directly or indirectly by the people to represent and work on their behalf. While often viewed solely as a law-making mechanism, the legislature is far more significant; it stands as the center of the entire democratic political…
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