9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 28 April 2025
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 28 April 2025 based on today’s current affairs.
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- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- PIB
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India faces sharp decline in MTech student enrolment
Source: The post India faces sharp decline in MTech student enrolment has been created, based on the article “A BANK OF INNOVATORS” published in “Indian Express” on 20th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: MTech enrolment in India has reached a… Continue reading India faces sharp decline in MTech student enrolment
OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run
Source: The post OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run has been created, based on the article “The ongoing oil price tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrrastructure Context: A silent yet crucial conflict has emerged in the global oil market after OPEC+ announced on… Continue reading OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run
Advancement Index improves grassroots data use
Source: The post Panchayat Advancement Index improves grassroots data use has been created, based on the article “Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-governance-devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context: Despite growing emphasis on evidence-based decision-making,… Continue reading Advancement Index improves grassroots data use
A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
News: Researchers from China recently reported that it’s hard to make sense of the widespread persistence of A-to-I mRNA editing in animals. About A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals mRNA: Our cells use DNA as a guide to make proteins. First, they copy DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). A-to-I editing: This is a process where the… Continue reading A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
Supreme Court Verdict on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances
India, the fifth-largest economy globally, is also home to 14 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (IQAir Report, 2023). Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) often exceeds 400 in winter months, leading to severe public health crises. According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, pollution-linked ailments impose a 1.3% burden on India’s GDP annually,… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme
News: On May 20, 2025, recently revamped OCI services portal was launched. About Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced by the Government of India through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005. This initiative was designed to strengthen India’s engagement with the global Indian… Continue reading Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme
e-Zero FIR
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that cyber fraud complaints above ₹10 lakh made via helpline 1930 or the NCRP will now be automatically converted into FIRs under the new e-Zero FIR system. About e-Zero FIR Launched by: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Pilot Project… Continue reading e-Zero FIR
Tulare Lake
News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of the Mississippi… Continue reading Tulare Lake
UPSC IFoS 2024 Rank 1 – Kanika Anabh: Testimonial
Cracking the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination is no small feat—it demands not just strong academics, but also a deep understanding of nature, science, and a genuine spirit of public service. Kanika Anabh’s achievement of securing All India Rank 1 in UPSC IFoS 2024 is a shining example of how clear goals and steady… Continue reading UPSC IFoS 2024 Rank 1 – Kanika Anabh: Testimonial
[Answered] 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, 19th May 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 19 May 2025 I Mains Marathon