Source: The post “CBDCs Vs Stablecoins” has been created, based on “RBI Governor Malhotra urges other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoins” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2025. CBDCs Vs Stablecoins. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The Reserve… Continue reading CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
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Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Source: The post “Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance” has been created, based on “Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception” published in “The Hindu” on 22 October 2025. Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: Recent failures in India’s environmental monitoring systems,… Continue reading Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2025 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October 2025 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2025 – 2nd week
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – October 2025 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of Oct 2025 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – October 2025 – 1st and 2nd week
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 October 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 18th October 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 18 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
Source: The post “Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025” has been created, based on “Explained: Draft Bill for safe migration of Indians, amid global curbs on immigration” published in “Indian express” on 18 October 2025. Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: The Ministry of… Continue reading Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
India’s Evolving Foreign Policy
Source: The post “India’s Evolving Foreign Policy” has been created, based on “Claim, counterclaim: On India and foreign policy” published in “The Hindu” on 18 October 2025. India’s Evolving Foreign Policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: India’s foreign policy has evolved… Continue reading India’s Evolving Foreign Policy
No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Introduction In the India–USA trade relationship, negotiations are near conclusion, with a possible leaders’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur (October 26–28) to seal terms. US tariffs up to 50% are already hurting Indian exports. The endgame risks are last-minute changes, new demands, and a broad digital “non-discrimination” clause that can shrink policy space. India should seek… Continue reading No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Better global governance, led by China and India
Introduction In 2025, India–China ties turn 75 and the United Nations turns 80, as the world faces volatility, harmful ‘isms,’ and rising uncertainty. At the Tianjin SCO Summit, a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) was proposed to strengthen sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centred development, and practical results. With renewed India-China engagement, the moment calls… Continue reading Better global governance, led by China and India
