News: Teejan Bai, the renowned Pandavani artist, passed away on July 5, 2026, after taking the Chhattisgarhi folk tradition to global audiences. About Pandavani Pandavani is a traditional folk-narrative and musical performance art from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata. Origin: Pandavani originated from the rural oral traditions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha to help common people… Continue reading Pandavani
Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, ‘Viksit UDAN’. About ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme It is a revamped UDAN scheme launched to accelerate regional aviation and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Budget Outlay: It has a budget outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore over the next… Continue reading ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
SOLVE Platform of ISRO
News: ISRO successfully conducted the first ground test of the SOLVE solid motor for Gaganyaan Test Missions at Sriharikota on July 3. About SOLVE Platform of ISRO Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) platform is a solid motor-based test platform developed to conduct Integrated Parachute Tests for validating the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. Developed… Continue reading SOLVE Platform of ISRO
LokOS Platform
News: LokOS Platform has significantly expanded its reach across India, enabling large-scale digital transformation of community institutions. About LokOS Platform LokOS is an abbreviation where “Lok” means People and “OS” stands for Operating System. It is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for end-to-end digitisation of Self-Help… Continue reading LokOS Platform
India’s Fisheries Sector – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India ranks as the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, accounting for approximately 8% of global output. The fisheries sector constitutes a vital component of national food security, employment generation, and income enhancement, particularly across coastal and rural economies. Reflecting its growing structural significance, fisheries account for nearly 7.43% of Agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA), the highest share among… Continue reading India’s Fisheries Sector – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Oldest Banyan Tree
News: Recently, a banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree. About Oldest Banyan Tree It is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s largest trees based on canopy size. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Oldest Banyan Tree
UPSC Prelims Marathon 6 July – Miscellaneous News-III – 2026
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 6 July Miscellaneous News-III 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… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 6 July – Miscellaneous News-III – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 6 July 2026
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 6 July 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 July 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 6th July 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 6 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
