News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently come under global scrutiny following its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. About International Criminal Court (ICC) The ICC is a permanent international court that prosecutes individuals for 4 serious crimes- genocide, war crimes, crimes against… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)
Year: 2025
Bombay Blood Group
News: In a pioneering medical achievement, doctors in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient with the Bombay blood group, using an organ from a donor with a different blood type. The team adapted the Japanese technique of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) to lower anti-H antibody levels, preventing organ rejection and making an… Continue reading Bombay Blood Group
India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise
News: India and Egypt are set to conduct their third joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, from February 10 to 23, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise Objective: The primary objective of Cyclone 2025 is to enhance military cooperation and improve interoperability between the special forces of both nations.… Continue reading India-Egypt Joint Military Exercise
India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth
Source: The post India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth has been created, based on the article “TRUST IN THE TAXPAYER: Budget reinvigorates debate on whether taxes can encourage spending and growth” published in “Indian Express” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources,… Continue reading India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth
Download EPIC! January 2025 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Dear Readers, Click here to Download – EPIC January 2025 We are pleased to present to you the re-attenuated, reconfigured and rebranded EPIC-MGP Essential magazine for January 2025. The magazine covers the most important current affairs topics of January 2025 in the most comprehensive way and holistic way. We guarantee you that each article will… Continue reading Download EPIC! January 2025 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid
Source: The post Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid has been created, based on the article “How will freeze on USAID affect the world?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Context: The article… Continue reading Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid
Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity
Source: The post Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity has been created, based on the article “A legal ‘remedy’ that perpetuates survivor trauma” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Context: The article… Continue reading Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity
COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP
Source: The post COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP has been created, based on the article “A role for India in South-South climate cooperation” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article discusses COP29, called the Climate Finance COP, and its role in implementing Article… Continue reading COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP
President’s Rule (Article 356)- Explained Pointwise
President’s Rule, under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, is a crucial yet contentious provision in India’s federal system. It empowers the Centre to take direct control of a state when its constitutional machinery fails or governance collapses, often due to political instability, a hung assembly, or a breakdown of law and order. Originally intended… Continue reading President’s Rule (Article 356)- Explained Pointwise
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 12th February 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 12th February 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 12th February 2025 I Mains Marathon
