News- Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport foiled an attempt to illegally import two critically endangered Red-shanked Doucs into India. About Red-shanked Douc The red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) is an Old World monkey known as the ‘Queen of the Primates’ for its highly colourful body and unique appearance. Distribution:It is native to the forests of… Continue reading The Red-Shanked Douc
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Supernova
News- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified the earliest known supernova, observed just 730 million years after the universe’s birth. About Supernova A supernova is a massive and extremely bright explosion of a star, marking its violent end after it runs out of fuel or gains excessive mass. Types of Supernova Type 1:… Continue reading Supernova
Download MGP EPIC Magazine- November 2025
Dear All, ForumIAS is pleased to present you the EPIC MGP Essential magazine for the month of November 2025. MGP Essential Magazine, November 2025- In this edition which we have delved into the mains related topics, which will be of immense help for your mains current affairs content building. ForumIAS MGP Essential November 2025 Download to… Continue reading Download MGP EPIC Magazine- November 2025
Western Tragopan
News- Recent studies and conservation efforts highlight ongoing threats to the western tragopan despite decades of captive breeding success. About Western Tragopan The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), locally known as Jujurana or “king of birds,” is a rare and vulnerable pheasant species endemic to the Western Himalayas. It is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.… Continue reading Western Tragopan
Deodhar Tree
News- A study of Deodhar Tree in Batseri revealed a long record of spring moisture changes and linked these shifts to geohazard events in the Himalayan region. About Deodhar Tree The Deodhar or deodar tree (Cedrus deodara) is a large, evergreen coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Naming: The name “deodar” comes from the… Continue reading Deodhar Tree
RAMBHA-LP
News- RAMBHA-LP from Chandrayaan-3 has reported new findings showing a far denser and more energetic plasma environment near the Moon’s south-polar region. About RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe. It was a scientific payload onboard the Vikram lander of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)… Continue reading RAMBHA-LP
[Officer Odyssey] Guardian of Mumbai, Sentinel of India – The Remarkable Journey of IPS Officer Sadanand Vasant Date
In India’s long fight against terrorism, few police leaders command the respect that IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date does. Known nationwide as the “26/11 Hero,” he is the rare officer whose courage under fire is matched by intellect, reform-driven thinking, and three decades of service shaped by unwavering integrity. Born on 14 December 1966 in… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] Guardian of Mumbai, Sentinel of India – The Remarkable Journey of IPS Officer Sadanand Vasant Date
UPPSC 2025 Mains Samagra
A Strategic, 5-Layer Revision Framework for Serious Aspirants The UP-PSC Mains is a test of understanding, articulation, and consistency. Aspirants not only need strong fundamentals but also the ability to convert knowledge into high-quality answers. The UP-PSC 2025 Mains Samagra Program bridges this gap by providing a holistic, practice-driven framework that strengthens content, improves expression,… Continue reading UPPSC 2025 Mains Samagra
[Officer Odyssey] An IAS officer who brought Nicobar’s secluded tribe “From silence to the ballot box”
In one of India’s remotest corners, a quiet but historic shift unfolded. On Great Nicobar Island, seven members of the reclusive Shompen tribe- a community that has long lived deep inside dense tropical forests- walked into a polling booth and pressed an EVM button for the very first time. There were no crowds, slogans or… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] An IAS officer who brought Nicobar’s secluded tribe “From silence to the ballot box”
[Officer Odyssey] The Rising Rain‑Maker of Sepahijala [IAS Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal]
In Tripura’s Sepahijala district, a quiet revolution is underway- one that has turned a region once struggling with water scarcity and social challenges into a national success story. Leading this transformation is Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, a Gorakhpur-born IAS officer whose work blends discipline, empathy and community-led action. On 18 November 2025, Sepahijala received the “Best… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] The Rising Rain‑Maker of Sepahijala [IAS Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal]
