News: India and the World Bank Group announced a new Country Partnership Framework to support India’s next phase of growth aligned with Viksit Bharat. About New Country Partnership Framework (NCPF) The New Country Partnership Framework is a strategic partnership between India and the World Bank Group for the period 2026–2031. Key aspects of NCPF Growth… Continue reading New Country Partnership Framework (NCPF)
Buckwheat
News: Buckwheat has regained attention due to its promotion with apiculture in Ladakh and its seeds being sent to the International Space Station. About Buckwheat Buckwheat is a pseudo-cereal seed crop known for high nutrition and its ability to grow in harsh mountain conditions. Naming: The name buckwheat is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words boc… Continue reading Buckwheat
Key Facts about Latvia
News: In Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment and Meteorology Centre has reported that country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius recently. Key Facts about Latvia Location: Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. Boundaries: It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about Latvia
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
News: PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on Pilot Basis under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework to integrate healthcare financing with pension savings under the National Pension System (NPS). About NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) Nature: Sector-specific contributory scheme under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of NPS Coverage: Designed to meet out-patient (OPD) and in-patient… Continue reading NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
Union Budget 2026-2027
On the sacred occasion of Magha Purnima and the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for the year 2026-2027. This was her 9th consecutive budget. This is a Yuva Shakti-driven Budget. Table of Content Budget Basics MACRO-ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BUDGET 2026-27 Budget Highlights 2026-27-Part A India’s Reforms Express… Continue reading Union Budget 2026-2027
[Download PDF] Union Budget 2026-27 Summary
Dear All, We are pleased to release the summary of Union Budget 2026-27. The summary consists of budget basics and all important announcements in the Union Budget 2026-27, which will be of immense help for the students for Prelims and Mains Examination. Click Here to Download Budget 2026-27 Summary Click Here The Budget 2026-27 balances… Continue reading [Download PDF] Union Budget 2026-27 Summary
Orange Economy
News: India’s creative industry found mention in Union Finance Budget speech, as she announced plans to boost the country’s ‘orange economy’. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is the knowledge-based economic activities upon which the ‘creative industries’ are based. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product… Continue reading Orange Economy
Coking Coal as a Critical & Strategic Mineral
News– The Government of India has officially classified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). Rationale behind the decision The notification is based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Implementation of Viksit Bharat Goals (HLC-VB) and policy inputs provided by… Continue reading Coking Coal as a Critical & Strategic Mineral
UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 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 2 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 2 February – Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 2 February 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 2 February 2026
