Source: The post “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” has been created, based on “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” published in “The Hindu ” on 7 February 2026. ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Global climate governance under the United Nations Framework… Continue reading ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance
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UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 February 2026 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 7 February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 February 2026 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 7th February 2026 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 7 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
16th Finance Commission (FC)- Recommendations for Strengthening Local Bodies (Mention challenges of financing faced by local bodies, recommendation of 16th FC, Sources of revenue of Local bodies)
Local bodies are constitutionally mandated institutions under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, yet they continue to face severe fiscal constraints. Recognising the need for empowered grassroots governance, the 16th Finance Commission has recommended a total grant of about ₹7.9 lakh crore to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for the period… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission (FC)- Recommendations for Strengthening Local Bodies (Mention challenges of financing faced by local bodies, recommendation of 16th FC, Sources of revenue of Local bodies)
More money for defence, now fix the process
Source: The article “More money for defence, now fix the process” is an editorial published in The Hindu. It analyses recent Union Budget allocations for the defence sector, focusing on procedural and structural issues beyond funding. More money for defence, now fix the process. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s most recent defence… Continue reading More money for defence, now fix the process
DISCOMs and the road ahead
Source: The post “DISCOMs and the road ahead” has been created, based on “DISCOMs and the road ahead” published in “The Hindu ” on 6 February 2026. DISCOMs and the road ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) play a vital role in supplying electricity to consumers and supporting economic growth.… Continue reading DISCOMs and the road ahead
The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
Source: The post “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudences” has been created, based on “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu ” on 6 February 2026. The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s judiciary has historically played a significant role in protecting the environment by expanding… Continue reading The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 February 2026 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 6 February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
[Answered] Evaluate the strategic potential of sodium-ion technology in mitigating India’s critical mineral dependencies. Analyze how transitioning from lithium-ion to sodium-based systems can enhance supply-chain resilience and secure India’s energy independence in an increasingly volatile global mineral market.
Introduction India’s battery demand is projected to grow over 6-fold by 2030 (IEA), yet lithium import dependence above 80% exposes strategic vulnerabilities, necessitating alternatives like sodium-ion technology for energy sovereignty. Critical Mineral Dependence: The Structural Vulnerability of Lithium-ion Geopolitical Concentration Risk: Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are geographically concentrated in the Lithium Triangle, DRC, and China-dominated… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the strategic potential of sodium-ion technology in mitigating India’s critical mineral dependencies. Analyze how transitioning from lithium-ion to sodium-based systems can enhance supply-chain resilience and secure India’s energy independence in an increasingly volatile global mineral market.
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 February 2026 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 6th February 2026 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 6 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
