HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26 STATE OF THE ECONOMY The global environment remains fragile, with growth holding up better than expected but risks elevated amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities. The impact of these shocks may still surface with a lag. Against this backdrop, India’s performance stands out. The First Advance Estimates place FY26… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
Madras Hedgehog
News: For the first time, the Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a study on Madras Hedgehog at the Theri forests. About Madras Hedgehog The Madras hedgehog is a small-sized insectivorous mammal. It is also called the bare-bellied hedgehog or South Indian hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus nudiventrus Habitat: It lives in arid and semi-arid habitats… Continue reading Madras Hedgehog
Rojava Region
News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria. About Rojava Region Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria. The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major… Continue reading Rojava Region
TomTom Traffic Index 2025
News: As per TomTom Traffic Index 2025, Bengaluru was the second most congested city in the world in 2025. About TomTom Traffic Index 2025 TomTom Traffic Index is an annual analysis of global traffic trends and commuting behavior. Released by: TomTom, an Amsterdam- based company that offers traffic solutions Benchmark: The Index measures congestion levels, average… Continue reading TomTom Traffic Index 2025
PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
News: The PESA Rankings for 2024-25 were released, showing Maharashtra first, Madhya Pradesh second and Himachal Pradesh third among PESA States. About PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25 The PESA Rankings of the States for 2024-25 assess how well States have implemented the PESA Act in the Fifth Schedule Areas. Released by: It is… Continue reading PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
Fishing Cat
News: The fishing cat is in the news due to rapid wetland destruction and increasing concern over its declining population across floodplains and deltas. About Fishing Cat The fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat that is strongly adapted to wetland and aquatic environments. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus viverrinus. Habitat: The fishing… Continue reading Fishing Cat
PANCHAM Chatbot
News: Recently, PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of 77th Republic day. About PANCHAM Chatbot PANCHAM stands for Panchayat Assistance & Messaging Chatbot. About: It is an AI digital chatbot designed to help village panchayats access government schemes, official data, and important updates easily. Launched by: Ministry of Panchayati… Continue reading PANCHAM Chatbot
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – January 2026 – 3rd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increaasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2026 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – January 2026 – 3rd week
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 29 January 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 29 January 2026
UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 January – Beginning of the Gandhian Era and the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. – 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 29 January Beginning of the Gandhian Era and the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 January – Beginning of the Gandhian Era and the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. – 2026
