News: China’s golden snub-nosed monkey debuted at European zoos on 10-year loans, signalling a potential successor to “panda diplomacy.’ About ‘Panda Diplomacy’ China’s use of giant pandas as a diplomatic tool, gifting or loaning them to other countries to foster goodwill and enhance its global image. Historical roots: The practice dates back to the Tang… Continue reading ‘Panda Diplomacy’
UAE Consensus
News: IRENA has recently published a report which evaluates global progress on the UAE Consensus goals to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. About UAE Consensus The UAE Consensus is the negotiated outcome of the 28th COP (2023) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It includes the First… Continue reading UAE Consensus
Taal Volcano
News: Recently, the Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted three times in a single day. About Taal Volcano Location: It is in Batangas province, about 70 kilometers south of Manila, on the island of Luzon of Philippines. It is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines. It lies on the boundaries of… Continue reading Taal Volcano
Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. About Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission About 8th Central Pay Commission It was announced in January 2025. Structure: It will have a Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and a Member-Secretary. Justice (Retd.)… Continue reading Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
Intrusion Detection System
News: The Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an Intrusion Detection System across its network to protect elephants and support uninterrupted train operations in forested and high-risk wildlife areas. About Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants The Intrusion Detection System or IDS is a method to avert train-elephant collision. Developed by: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) –… Continue reading Intrusion Detection System
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Goa’s only zoo in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary will soon get new animals after 12 years, including a barking deer and two sloth bears. About Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in Ponda, Goa. It is nested in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1969 as a protected area and… Continue reading Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
UPSC 2024 Reserve List Released- Download Now
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the Reserve List for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Earlier on 22nd April 2025, UPSC had recommended 1009 candidates for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services (Group ‘A’ & ‘B’) against 1129 vacancies. Based on indents from the Department of Personnel & Training… Continue reading UPSC 2024 Reserve List Released- Download Now
UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 October – Jainism-I – 2025
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 October Jainism-I For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 October – Jainism-I – 2025
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 29 October 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 29 October 2025
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 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 29 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 29 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
