UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy Introduction Northeast India borders five countries and spans 5,484 km of international frontiers. It holds rich natural and human capital yet contributes only 0.13% of exports. Once periphery, it is India’s strategic and digital frontier. NITI Aayog’s NER SDG Index (2021–22) shows gains but uneven progress. The Economic… Continue reading Role of Northeastern Region in Export Economy of India
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Unrest in Ladakh
Source: The post Unrest in Ladakh has been created, based on the article “Ladakh protests: demand for statehood, sixth schedule inclusion.” published in “Indian Express” on 25 September 2025. Unrest in Ladakh. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context: The ongoing protests in Ladakh highlight a significant movement driven… Continue reading Unrest in Ladakh
Indian’s salt overload
Source: The post Indian’s salt overload has been created, based on the article “Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload” published in “The Hindu” on 25 September 2025. Indian’s salt overload. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: Excessive salt consumption… Continue reading Indian’s salt overload
Protecting Personality Rights in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Protecting Personality Rights in India. Introduction The rise of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and digital platforms has exposed new vulnerabilities for celebrities and ordinary citizens alike. Indian courts have stepped in to protect the dignity… Continue reading Protecting Personality Rights in India
Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Disaster and disaster management Introduction India’s cities face recurrent flooding every monsoon, exposing weak urban planning and outdated drainage systems. With rainfall becoming untimely and more intense due to climate change, Indian cities are still designed for a climate that no longer exists. Recent floods across Punjab, Delhi, Gurugram,… Continue reading Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – September, 2025 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of September 2025 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – September, 2025 – 3rd week
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – September 2025 – 3rd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – September 2025 – 3rd week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2026 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – September 2025 – 3rd week
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 25 September 2025 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 25 September 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 25 September 2025 I Mains Marathon
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 24 September 2025 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 24th September 2025 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 24 September 2025 I Mains Marathon
[Answered] Criminal defamation is incompatible with democratic debate.” Evaluate the growing use of criminal defamation proceedings and discuss how it undermines free speech and public discourse in a democracy.
Introduction “India ranks 159/180 in the World Press Freedom Index (2025), reflecting shrinking democratic space, where criminal defamation—validated in Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (2016)—increasingly curtails constitutionally guaranteed free speech.” The Nature of Criminal Defamation Defined under Sections 499–500 of IPC, prescribing imprisonment up to 2 years. Intended to protect individual reputation as part… Continue reading [Answered] Criminal defamation is incompatible with democratic debate.” Evaluate the growing use of criminal defamation proceedings and discuss how it undermines free speech and public discourse in a democracy.
