News: Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of flowering plant in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is situated in Warangal district of Telangana. It was declared a sanctuary in 1952. Area: Approximately 839 square kilometres It is home to Pakhal Lake, which was constructed… Continue reading Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Exercise KHANJAR XIII
News: The thirteenth edition of Exercise KHANJAR has begun at Misamari in Assam, involving Special Forces from India and Kyrgyzstan. About Exercise KHANJAR XIII Exercise KHANJAR XIII is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to enhance Special Forces cooperation. First edition: India and Kyrgyzstan have been conducting this exercise annually since 2011… Continue reading Exercise KHANJAR XIII
Key Facts about Tanzania
News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa. Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania
16th Finance Commission Recommendations – Explained Pointwise
The Finance Commission (FC) is a Constitutional body constituted by the President every five years to make recommendations on centre-state fiscal relations. The Report of the 16th Finance Commission (Chairman: Dr. Arvind Panagariya) was tabled in Parliament on February 1, 2026 for the five-year period between 2026-27 and 2030-31. Table of Content What are some… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission Recommendations – Explained Pointwise
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. About M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was a senior parliamentarian who served as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha and later as Governor of Bihar. Born in: He… Continue reading Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Last Open Offline Current Affairs Class for UPSC Prelims 2026 | 7th Feb. 2026 at 5 PM
Dear Friends, We would like to inform you that the ForumIAS Current Affairs Classes for UPSC Prelims 2026 are currently underway. So far, we have already conducted two Open Current Affairs classes, where aspirants gained clarity on the approach, structure, and importance of current affairs in the Prelims examination. As current affairs remain one of… Continue reading Last Open Offline Current Affairs Class for UPSC Prelims 2026 | 7th Feb. 2026 at 5 PM
Pennaiyar river
News: Supreme Court directs Centre to constitute tribunal to settle Pennaiyar river dispute between T.N. and Karnataka. About Pennaiyar river Origin: It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil. States covered:… Continue reading Pennaiyar river
Dedicated Chemical Parks
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed three dedicated Chemical Parks and announced financial support to States for their establishment. About Dedicated Chemical Parks Dedicated Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed for chemical manufacturing with shared infrastructure and common environmental compliance facilities. Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen domestic chemical production, reduce import dependency, and… Continue reading Dedicated Chemical Parks
UPSC CSE 2026: Major Changes in Attempt Limits & Eligibility
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has revised attempt limits and eligibility rules for candidates already inducted into the civil services, as notified in the CSE Prelims 2026 notification. Compared to earlier years, the changes provide clearer and more explicit guidelines, especially for officers of the IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group ‘A’ Central Services.… Continue reading UPSC CSE 2026: Major Changes in Attempt Limits & Eligibility
UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 February – Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements – 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 5 February Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 February – Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements – 2026
