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Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction

News: On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court asked a committee formed by the Madras High Court to identify Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu within three months. It ordered that no priest appointments be made in these temples until the process is complete. The next hearing is in September 2025. Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction

Day 8 Prelims 20+: Static Mapping (India & World)

In today’s Prelims 20+, we focus on Static Mapping — a crucial tool to understand the geographical and cultural contours of India and the world. Mastery of these locations helps decode physical geography, historical events, and geopolitical relations. For example, knowing the positions of the Himalayas, the Ganges, the Thar Desert, or global features like… Continue reading Day 8 Prelims 20+: Static Mapping (India & World)

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 16 May 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 16 May 2025

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 15 May 2025

Day 7 Prelims 20+: Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage

In today’s Prelims 20+, we explore Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage—two facets through which civilizations express identity, values, and continuity. Tangible heritage includes monuments, sites, and artifacts like temples, forts, and inscriptions that reflect architectural, artistic, and technological excellence. Intangible heritage, recognised by UNESCO, comprises traditions, rituals, oral expressions, performing arts, and knowledge systems like… Continue reading Day 7 Prelims 20+: Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 14 May 2025

Day 6 Prelims 20+: Jainism & Buddhism+Literature+Philosophy

In today’s Prelims 20+, we cover Jainism and Buddhism—two key non-Vedic traditions that challenged ritualism and promoted ethical living, renunciation, and self-realisation. Their literature, like the Jain Agamas, Tattvartha Sutra, Tripitakas, and Dhammapada, reflects deep philosophical thought and shaped ancient Indian culture and polity. Jainism taught Anekantavada (many-sided truth), Syadvada (relativity), and strict asceticism, while… Continue reading Day 6 Prelims 20+: Jainism & Buddhism+Literature+Philosophy

Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India

News: The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and IT. It stated that it is reconsidering the concept of safe harbour for social media platforms to tackle the spread of fake news online. Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India. About Safe Harbour Safe harbour… Continue reading Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India

Brahmos Missile

News: The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, operational since 2001, was likely used in combat for the first time during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025, as part of India’s retaliatory precision strikes on Pakistani military bases. Brahmos Missile. About Brahmos Missile Type: Supersonic cruise missile Developed by: Joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPOM… Continue reading Brahmos Missile

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