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 4th 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 4 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
India-Japan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India and Japan share a Special Strategic and Global Partnership anchored in shared democratic values, economic cooperation, and a common Indo-Pacific vision. The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India for the 16th Annual Summit further deepened collaboration in defence, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, semiconductors, energy security, and resilient supply chains. Table… Continue reading India-Japan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
7th National Water Awards
News: The Department of Water Resources has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open until 28th August, 2026. About 7th National Water Awards The 7th National Water Awards recognize and encourage outstanding work in water conservation and water resource management across India. Launched By: The Department of Water Resources,… Continue reading 7th National Water Awards
Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
News: Delhi received the southwest monsoon on July 2 after a delayed onset, while June rainfall deficit renewed focus on the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). About Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an atmosphere-ocean coupled phenomenon characterized by differences in sea-surface temperatures across the Indian Ocean. Mechanism: The IOD develops when a difference in… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 4 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 4 July 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 4 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, successfully conducted Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA). About Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) is the third national-level mock drill under the National One Health Mission to strengthen India’s preparedness for animal health emergencies and zoonotic disease outbreaks. Aim: It… Continue reading Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
News: Pune Police sought court permission to conduct polygraph tests on Siya Goyal and her co-accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. About Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) include polygraph, narcoanalysis, and brain mapping. These tests are used to obtain concealed information related to crime and have important clinical, scientific, ethical, and… Continue reading Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
INS Trikand
News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. About INS Trikand INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates. Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation. Commission year: It was commissioned into… Continue reading INS Trikand
Transcaspian Marinka
News: The Sangon community of Arunachal Pradesh launched a conservation initiative to protect the Transcaspian marinka species found in the region. About Transcaspian Marinka About: The Transcaspian marinka is a medium‑sized, ray-finned freshwater fish. It is also known as the Himalayan ray-finned fish. Family: It belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Class: It belongs to… Continue reading Transcaspian Marinka
POWER 50 · Day 25 — Party System & Electoral Politics: the whole life of the Indian party system
POWER 50 is fifty capsules across fifty days — the entire PSIR syllabus revised once, in the order the syllabus is actually built, one topic a day. The method is simple and it holds: read the capsule in the morning, write the same day, and don’t break the chain. Running alongside it are PSIR Dynamics… Continue reading POWER 50 · Day 25 — Party System & Electoral Politics: the whole life of the Indian party system
