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 10 August 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 10 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
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Delimitation Debate in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Delimitation has become a major constitutional and federal debate ahead of the 2027 Census. The proposed exercise could change Lok Sabha seat distribution, constituency boundaries and women’s reservation. While population-based representation supports equal value of votes, it may reduce the relative political weight of States… Continue reading Delimitation Debate in India
A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, creates a new security triangle linking the Gulf, eastern Mediterranean and South Asia in the region. Its… Continue reading A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
India’s Digital Governance Revolution: Redefining Ease of Doing Business
Source: The post “India’s Digital Governance Revolution: Redefining Ease of Doing Business” has been created based on “India’s Digital Governance Revolution: Redefining Ease of Doing Business’” published in “DD News” on 10 August 2026. India’s Digital Governance Revolution: Redefining Ease of Doing Business. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: India has undertaken a major digital governance… Continue reading India’s Digital Governance Revolution: Redefining Ease of Doing Business
Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Source: The post “Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward” has been created based on “Expert Explains | Why India needs a clear ‘Arctic narrative’” published in “Indian Express” on 10 August 2026. Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: The Arctic is no longer merely a region of… Continue reading Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 10 – August – 2026
Thinker of the Day | John A. Rohr Work – Ethics for Bureaucrats: An Essay on Law and Values Views – Rohr argued that public administrators should derive their ethical values from the Constitution rather than relying only on organizational rules. Administrators are not merely rule-followers while exercising discretion, they must uphold constitutional values and… Continue reading Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 10 – August – 2026
Small levy on UPI transactions, not a bad idea
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become a core part of India’s digital payments system, but rapid growth has raised costs for banks, processors and Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The proposed legal change allowing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) raises a basic question: how can UPI… Continue reading Small levy on UPI transactions, not a bad idea
The Changing Logic of the India-U.S. Partnership
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The India-U.S. partnership is entering a new phase as Washington shifts from China-driven strategic convergence towards a more interest-based approach centred on reciprocity, national interest and strategic value. This change does not end the… Continue reading The Changing Logic of the India-U.S. Partnership
India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce
Source: The post “India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce” has been created based on “NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”” published in “Indian Express” on 7 July 2026. India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context:… Continue reading India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce
Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th
Source: The post “Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill” has been created based on “What is the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill and why has it raised data concerns?” published in “Indian Express” on 7 August 2026. Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha cleared the Bankers’… Continue reading Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th
