News: African Union (AU) stated that a drone attack by the M23 armed group on a civilian airport at Kisangani (DR Congo) may constitute an “act of terrorism”. About African Union Establishment Founded: 2002 Predecessor: Organisation of African Unity (OAU) OAU Founded: May 25, 1963 Constitutive Act signed: July 11, 2000 (Lomé, Togo) Constitutive Act… Continue reading African Union
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NE-RACE Portal
News: The NE-RACE portal, launched to strengthen market linkages for farmers of the North Eastern Region (NER), has facilitated agri-trade worth ₹895.56 lakh as of January 2026. About NE-RACE NE-RACE is a digital agri-marketing platform that connects farmers, FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives of the North Eastern Region with buyers across India and abroad. It enables… Continue reading NE-RACE Portal
FORGE Initiative
News: India has extended support to the FORGE Initiative, launched at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial (Washington DC, February 2026). About FORGE Initiative FORGE (Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement) is a multilateral framework on critical minerals. It is the successor to the US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). It is launched to address emerging geostrategic and… Continue reading FORGE Initiative
Motion of Thanks
News: Recently, Prime Minister replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha (February 2026). About Motion of Thanks It is a parliamentary motion moved after the President’s Address to express gratitude to the President. It is a special address which reflects the policy statement of the government. It provides… Continue reading Motion of Thanks
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
News: PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on Pilot Basis under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework to integrate healthcare financing with pension savings under the National Pension System (NPS). About NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) Nature: Sector-specific contributory scheme under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of NPS Coverage: Designed to meet out-patient (OPD) and in-patient… Continue reading NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
Music and Dance of Uttar Pradesh
In recent years, Uttar Pradesh has intensified efforts to preserve and promote its rich traditions of dance and music as key elements of cultural identity. Initiatives such as Uttar Pradesh Diwas–2026 and Sanskriti Utsava have provided structured platforms for classical, folk, and semi-classical artists through district- and state-level music, dance, and drama programmes, while also… Continue reading Music and Dance of Uttar Pradesh
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Evolvement of PPP for Development of UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Policy Evolution & Institutional Framework Sectoral Application of PPP in UP Issues & Challenges Current… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Evolvement of PPP for Development of UP
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up and its impact on development of UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Agriculture) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Horticulture (The “Golden Revolution”) Aquaculture (The “Blue Revolution”) Sericulture (The “Silk Route” of UP) Floriculture… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up and its impact on development of UP
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements, and efforts in U P
This post is part of our UP Special (Science & Technology) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Issues in Science and Technology in UP Advancements in Science and Technology Government… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements, and efforts in U P
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with reference to UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Environment & Ecology) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Habitat and Ecosystem (The Ecological Canvas) Adjustment (Ecological Adaptation & Succession) Flora of Uttar… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with reference to UP
