UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
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India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. . Introduction India’s trade data for December 2025 shows that export growth has slowed at a time when imports remain high. This change has gained importance after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian… Continue reading India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #102: Sanjay Verma Board, Anthropology Optional, Karnataka Home State
Date of Interview: 8th Jan Afternoon (1st to go) Board: Sanjay Verma sir Optional: Anthropology Home State: Karnataka Keywords: Creative upcycling, NITK Surathkal, Li-Fi tech, Anthropology, B. Tech ECE, Travel Vlog, Bangalore (rest not asked) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. How Air BnB is shaping our society, say it’s… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #102: Sanjay Verma Board, Anthropology Optional, Karnataka Home State
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #101: Sheel Vardhan Sir Board, Sociology Optional,
Date of Interview: 08/01/2026 Board: Sheel Vardhan Sir Optional: Sociology Forenoon (1st to go) DAF – Writing Letters/Infosys/Hindi Short Stories/Sociology/B.sc Physics(H) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman Welcome to the conversation. So you write letters. When was the last time you received a letter? After I answered, he said – “I… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #101: Sheel Vardhan Sir Board, Sociology Optional,
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 17 January 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 17th January 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 17 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 17 January 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 17 January 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 17 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape’’ has been created, based on “Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 16 January 2026. India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- G Context: India’s urbanisation is no longer driven only by… Continue reading India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
India needs a new foreign policy plan
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction India’s foreign policy is facing a serious test as the long upward trend in India–U.S. relations has stalled. Changes in U.S. priorities, declining respect for partnerships, and weakening multilateralism show that earlier assumptions no longer… Continue reading India needs a new foreign policy plan
Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure (Roads). Introduction- Findings from a joint road safety assessment by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the SaveLIFE Foundation reveal that road accident deaths in India follow clear patterns. A majority of fatalities occur without traffic violations, at identified locations, and during specific time hours. These… Continue reading Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
