News- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a high-level consultation to discuss strategies for deepening the municipal bond market. About Municipal Bonds A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or urban local bodies to raise funds from investors. Evolution in India: Municipal bonds was introduced in India during the… Continue reading Municipal Bonds
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Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 20 February 2026
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 20 February 2026
Privileges Committee
News- Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare appeared before Maharashtra Legislative Council Privileges Committee regarding alleged derogatory remarks. About Privileges Committee The Privileges Committee examines cases of breach of privilege of the House, its members, or its committees and makes recommendations. Origin: Parliamentary privileges in India originated from the Charter Act,… Continue reading Privileges Committee
Pistol Shrimp
News– Researchers from the School of Industrial Fisheries at Cochin University of Science and Technology discovered a new pistol shrimp species in Kochi backwaters. About Pistol Shrimp The Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Snapping Shrimp, is a marine crustacean classified under the family Alpheidae. It has one disproportionately large claw that can generate an… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp
Bhirrana Site
News- Researchers using radiocarbon dating at Bhirrana indicate that the Harappan Civilisation of the Indian subcontinent could be over 8,000 years old. About Bhirrana Site Bhirrana is an archaeological site that shows early settlement phases of the Harappan Civilisation. Location: It is located in present-day Haryana along the paleo-channels of the Ghaggar river. Excavated by:… Continue reading Bhirrana Site
Malabar Pied Hornbill
News– To protect the rare Malabar Pied Hornbill and encourage natural forest growth, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department has begun setting up six “hornbill restaurants” in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. About Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) It is a member of the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) and is also referred to as the Lesser Pied Hornbill.… Continue reading Malabar Pied Hornbill
Key Facts about Ireland
News– India and Ireland convened a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. About Ireland (Capital: Dublin) Location: Ireland is an island nation in Northwestern Europe and lies to the west of Great Britain. Separation from Great Britain: It is separated from Great Britain by the… Continue reading Key Facts about Ireland
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 February 2026
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 19 February 2026
Exercise MILAN 2026
News- Indian Navy inaugurated MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at Eastern Naval Command as part of Exercise MILAN 2026 events. About Exercise MILAN Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy. Origin: It was launched in 1995 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Location: Exercise MILAN 2026 is being… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Bodhan AI
News- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced integration of AI tools in teaching, following the launch of Bodhan AI at IIT Madras. About Bodhan AI Bodhan AI is a not-for-profit organisation created to build the Bharat EduAI Stack for AI-based education across all levels. Launched by: It was launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan under the… Continue reading Bodhan AI
