Date of Interview: 05.01.2026 (Forenoon) Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: History Hobby: Chess Optional/Interests: History, Anthropology, World cinema, Chess, Content development To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. What do you know about *Ramapithecus* and *Sivapithecus*? 2. Does India have any dinosaur fossils? 3. Are you aware of the Narmada human fossil?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #81: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, History Optional, Chess Hobby
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[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #80: Suman Sharma Board, History Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 18/12/25, afternoon, first to go Board: Suman Sharma Optional: History Home State: Uttar Pradesh Background: Electrical engg Key DAF Details: Lucknow, Electrical engg, history optional, railfanning, marsiya poetry, edtech work exp. (Entered the glorious circular gallery – was made to sit outside by the person accompanying me – ma’am entered first –… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #80: Suman Sharma Board, History Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
News- Despite being legally prohibited, child marriage remains a pervasive social challenge in India, impacting millions of young girls and boys across the country. In India, despite progress, 23% of women aged 20–24 were married before they turned 18 (National Family Health Survey-5, 2019–21). Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India). What… Continue reading Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction India’s system of sharing central tax revenues with States has come under debate due to concerns over fairness, autonomy, and efficiency. After GST, States depend more on central transfers decided by Finance Commissions. Many States argue that present… Continue reading GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 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 9th 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 9 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 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 9 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 9 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
Source: The post “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India’’ has been created, based on “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 January 2026. Worrying trends in economic inequality in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Economic inequality has been rising sharply across the world, and India is no… Continue reading Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Source: The post “India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’’ has been created, based on “Fine-tune this signal to sharpen India’s AMR battle” published in “The Hindu” on 8 January 2026. India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health in India, with… Continue reading India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Ways to Reform Railway Finances
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Infrastructure: Railways. Introduction Indian Railways is under financial stress due to weak passenger pricing, rising costs, and dependence on freight cross-subsidy. Recent fare hikes are marginal and politically cautious. Long delays in reform have reduced revenue strength while costs continue to rise. Sustainable finances now require pricing reform, role… Continue reading Ways to Reform Railway Finances
