Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relation And GS Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Crude oil prices surged sharply after the war in West Asia, reaching $118 per barrel, while Brent crude rose from $57.56 in mid-December 2025, more than doubling within two months. Prices remain above three digits with no immediate easing. This situation shows that… Continue reading Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply

Building India’s Climate Resilience with Water at the Core

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction COP 30, held in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, was branded the “COP of Implementation.” It marked a shift from abstract climate promises to measurable and accountable adaptation systems. Water moved to the centre of climate resilience, as global indicators for the first time integrated water, sanitation and… Continue reading Building India’s Climate Resilience with Water at the Core

Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world

Source: The post “Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks” has been created, based on “Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world” published in “Indian Express” on 16 March 2026. Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world. UPSC… Continue reading Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world

Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke

Source: The post “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” has been created, based on “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” published in “Business Line” on 16 March 2026. Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global maritime chokepoint that facilitates large volumes of energy and fertilizer feedstock trade.… Continue reading Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke

[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16 March 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 16th March 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 16 March 2026 I Mains Marathon

UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16 March 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 16 March 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 16 March 2026 I Mains Marathon

ALASE HRISHIKESH RAJENDRA, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 61 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of ALASE HRISHIKESH RAJENDRA. He has secured AIR 61 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2025. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly.   Download link:  ALASE HRISHIKESH RAJENDRA, UPSC IAS 2025 Toppers, AIR 61, Sample MGP (GS) Copy ALASE… Continue reading ALASE HRISHIKESH RAJENDRA, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 61 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The digital world has become a central space where children learn, communicate, and interact. Social media platforms and digital technologies now shape everyday life for young users. Children represent nearly one-third of global internet users, yet digital platforms are not designed primarily for their protection.… Continue reading Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The Washington Consensus emerged in 1989 as a dominant framework for economic reform. It promoted liberalisation, privatisation, and deregulation as solutions for economic crises in developing countries. International financial institutions promoted these reforms as a universal model for growth and stability. Over time, financial crises, social backlash,… Continue reading The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman

War in West Asia and the Crisis of Indian Seafarer Abandonment

UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 2- Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora — their Structure, Mandate Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia has brought a long-ignored maritime crisis into sharp focus – the abandonment of seafarers. With at least three Indian sailors killed in attacks near the Persian Gulf and dozens more stranded, the war… Continue reading War in West Asia and the Crisis of Indian Seafarer Abandonment

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