News: The Indian government has now recommended environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Chenab project in Jammu and Kashmir. About Sawalkote Hydel Project Location : The project is located in Jammu and Kashmir, (Ramban district) River: The project is on the Chenab River. Build by: The project will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)… Continue reading Sawalkote Hydel Project
Year: 2025
Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Source: The post “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” has been created, based on “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” published in “PIB” on 11 October 2025. Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India’s cyberspace has expanded rapidly with over 86% of households now connected to the… Continue reading Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
Neighborhood First Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” is a central pillar of its foreign policy, aimed at strengthening ties and advancing peace, connectivity, and prosperity in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. The NFP accords primacy to nations in periphery with focus on encouraging trade, connectivity and people-to-people contact. Table of Content Introduction Salient features of India’s… Continue reading Neighborhood First Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
News: Recently, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched several new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App. About Tele MANAS Programme Launched in: 2022 The programme was introduced as a toll-free helpline (14416) available nationwide, offering… Continue reading National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
News: The Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. About Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 Winner: It has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. The Swedish Academy gives the award. It carries a monetary reward of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately USD 1.2 million) Krasznahorkai is regarded as a great… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
News: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. About Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Winners: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. Awarded For: Their pioneering work in developing Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) which is a new class… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
Appointment of District Judges
News: Recently, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment regarding the appointment of District Judges. The judgment allows young judicial officers to be appointed as District or Additional District Judges to enhance efficiency and reduce pendency in subordinate courts. About Appointment of District Judges Constitutional provision: Article 233 of the Indian Constitution deals with the… Continue reading Appointment of District Judges
Great Green Wall Initiative
News: The initiative is in the news due to funding–implementation gaps, slow disbursements since 2021 pledges, and a renewed push through the Great Green Wall Accelerator. About Great Green Wall Initiative It is a landmark project aimed at combating desertification, restoring degraded lands, and improving livelihoods across the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa. Launched… Continue reading Great Green Wall Initiative
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 10 October 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 10th October 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 10 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
