9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 17 May 2025
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 17 May 2025 based on today’s current affairs.
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- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- PIB
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Bangladesh faces uncertainty over democratic political transition
Source: The post Bangladesh faces uncertainty over democratic political transition has been created, based on the article “Is Bangladesh slipping into authoritarianism?” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: On June 7, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus addressed Bangladesh on the eve of… Continue reading Bangladesh faces uncertainty over democratic political transition
India needs sustainable transport for urban future
Source: The post India needs sustainable transport for urban futurey has been created, based on the article “Urbanisation and the challenge of ideal transit solutions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- infrastructure Context: India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 relies heavily on urban transformation. With… Continue reading India needs sustainable transport for urban future
Judicial Accountability in India – Explained, pointwise
Judiciary forms one of the three pillars of a democracy & derives its authority from the Constitution. However, incidences like a large amount of cash found at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Verma of Delhi High Court after a fire incidence has sparked concern about judicial accountability & independence. In another incidence, Supreme… Continue reading Judicial Accountability in India – Explained, pointwise
Gender Gap Index 2025
News: India has ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. About Global Gender Gap Index It annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (sub-indexes): Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health… Continue reading Gender Gap Index 2025
Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
News: The Indian Navy conducted a high-profile Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group in the North Arabian Sea on June 9 and 10. About Passage Exercise (PASSEX), 2025 PASSEX refers to joint naval drills conducted between friendly navies when they cross each other during deployments. The PASSEX 2025 between India and… Continue reading Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2025
Black Box
News: Authorities have recovered one of two black boxes of the London-bound Air India flight that crashed in a crowded area near Meghaninagar in Ahmedabad. About Black Box It is a small machine that records information about an aircraft during its flight. It is basically a flight recorder. This bright orange or yellow rectangular box… Continue reading Black Box
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
News: India actively participated as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. About the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities It was established in 1957 as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) ensuring safe and efficient… Continue reading International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 13 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 13 June 2025
Preparing for Mains 2025? Here’s What ForumIAS Offers
Dear Students, Now that the Prelims results are out, it’s time to focus on what lies ahead. Below are ForumIAS programs crafted to guide your Mains 2025 preparation with structure, support, and strategy. 1. Mains Focus Group (MFG) for UPSC Mains 2025: Mains Focus Group (MFG) 2025, started from 4th June 2025, designed to provide… Continue reading Preparing for Mains 2025? Here’s What ForumIAS Offers
Fertility decline reflects gender roles and social inequality
Source: The post Fertility decline reflects gender roles and social inequality has been created, based on the article “Falling fertility calls for fast gender justice gains” published in “Live Mint” on 12th June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance-Social Justice Context: The UN’s State of World Population 2025 report highlights a significant demographic shift: India’s… Continue reading Fertility decline reflects gender roles and social inequality
