9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 15th, 2023
Dear Friends,
We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do:
- Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you.
- We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and adds value not just for GS but also for essay writing. Hence, the 9 PM brief now covers the following newspapers:
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- Livemint
- Business Standard
- Times of India
- Down To Earth
- PIB
- We have also introduced the relevance part to every article. This ensures that you know why a particular article is important.
- Since these changes are new, so initially the number of articles might increase, but they’ll go down over time.
- It is our endeavor to provide you with the best content and your feedback is essential for the same. We will be anticipating your feedback and ensure the blog serves as an optimal medium of learning for all the aspirants.
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India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km
News: India’s coastline is now far longer than it used to be, almost 50% more than the previous length. India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km Some post reassessment data: Earlier, the length of India’s coastline used to be 7,516 km. Now this coastline has been measured to be 11,098 km. The number of islands in… Continue reading India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km
India-UK Relations- Significance, Challenges and The way ahead- Explained Pointwise
The India-UK relationship, rooted in historical ties, has transformed into a comprehensive strategic partnership, with both nations striving for deeper collaboration across various sectors. While there’s a strong emphasis on trade and security, the relationship is multi-faceted, encompassing defense, technology, education, and robust people-to-people connections. Table of Content What has been the history of India-UK… Continue reading India-UK Relations- Significance, Challenges and The way ahead- Explained Pointwise
Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
News: The Central government on Thursday launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning across India. About Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub It is a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning across India. Aim: Its aim is to empower policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders with a centralised… Continue reading Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
QS World University Ranking 2026
News: India has achieved its highest-ever representation in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions making it to the list. About QS World University Rankings The QS World University Rankings is an annual global ranking of universities published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading higher education analytics organization. Aim: The aim of… Continue reading QS World University Ranking 2026
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the Sharavati Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk with country-made weapons has triggered widespread unrest. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Sharavathi River Valley in Sagar Taluk of Shivamogga District, Karnataka. It was established by merging the… Continue reading Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan
Source: The post India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan has been created, based on the article “Perils of self-hyphenation” published in “Business Standard” on 21st June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: India has long pursued a strategy of “de-hyphenation” from… Continue reading India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan
India and United Kingdom Deepen Cultural Cooperation
Source: The post India and United Kingdom Deepen Cultural Cooperation has been created, based on the article “Lighting the spark in U.K.-India cultural relations” published in “The Hindu” on 21st June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: In May, the United… Continue reading India and United Kingdom Deepen Cultural Cooperation
Supreme Court strengthens maternity rights in India
Source: The post Supreme Court strengthens maternity rights in India has been created, based on the article “Financing maternity rights in India” published in “Businessline” on 21st June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Constitution of India And GS paper1- Society- Social empowerment Context: The Supreme Court’s May 23 judgment in K Uma Devi vs… Continue reading Supreme Court strengthens maternity rights in India
21st June at 8:30 PM Online Open Orientation on Ethics Answer Writing | Program starts 26th June
Dear Students, This is to inform you that ForumIAS Ethics Answer Writing Program for Mains 2025 is commencing from 26th June 2025. The Online Open Orientation for the Program is scheduled for 21st June 2025 at 8:30 PM. Here is the registration link for the Orientation session: https://academy.forumias.com/events/ In this session, we will outline… Continue reading 21st June at 8:30 PM Online Open Orientation on Ethics Answer Writing | Program starts 26th June
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 21 June 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 21 June 2025
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