News: India has formally joined over 120 countries—including the US, France, Japan, and Australia—in issuing biometric e-passports. This move aims to enhance national security, ease international travel, and align with ICAO global standards. A nationwide rollout is planned by mid-2025. e-Passports. About e-Passports A biometric e-passport is an upgraded version of the traditional passport. It… Continue reading e-Passports
Day: May 19, 2025
New Caledonia
News: A crucial mediation effort by French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to establish a new political agreement for New Caledonia failed on May 8, throwing the French Pacific territory into deep political uncertainty. New Caledonia. About New Caledonia New Caledonia is a French unique collectivity situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, approximately 900 miles (1,500… Continue reading New Caledonia
Presidential Reference
News: In May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu made a reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143, seeking its opinion on 14 specific legal questions. This followed a recent Supreme Court judgment that prescribed timelines for Governors and the President to act on State legislation, and made such decisions subject to judicial review. Presidential Reference.… Continue reading Presidential Reference
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – May 2025 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2025 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – May 2025 – 2nd week
UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 May – The Guptas – 2025
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 May The Guptas For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 May – The Guptas – 2025
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2025 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of May 2025 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2025 – 2nd week
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 19 May 2025 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 19 May 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 19 May 2025 I Mains Marathon
Day 11 Prelims 20+: Schemes in News
In today’s Prelims 20+, we turn our attention to Schemes in News — a consistently high-yield area in the UPSC Prelims. These questions assess your awareness of recent government initiatives, their objectives, implementing ministries, target beneficiaries, and unique features. Table of Content Ministry wise MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE MINISTRY OF CHEMICAL & FERTILISERS… Continue reading Day 11 Prelims 20+: Schemes in News
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 May 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 May 2025
19 May @ 11 AM | Prelims Paper Solving Strategy Masterclass by IAS Selects – Abhishek Sharma & Shikhar Mogha, IAS
Dear All, This is to remind you that we will have a webinar Today (19th May) at 11 AM Prelims Paper Solving Strategy Masterclass. The webinar will be conducted by 2 of our SFG toppers who have also topped Prelims, Abhishek Sharma (IAS Rank 38), and Shikhar Mogha (IAS Rank 171). Below is the Venue… Continue reading 19 May @ 11 AM | Prelims Paper Solving Strategy Masterclass by IAS Selects – Abhishek Sharma & Shikhar Mogha, IAS
