The recent elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have brought the institution of State Legislative Councils into focus. This provides an opportunity to examine their constitutional role, functions, significance and limitations in India’s federal system. Table of Content What are Legislative Councils? Explain their composition and constitutional provisions.… Continue reading Legislative Council – Role, Functions, and Limitations – Explained Pointwise
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 November 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 3 November 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 3 November 2026 I Mains Marathon
Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs)
News: Astronomers studied New General Catalogue (NGC) 4490 ULX-8 over 24 years, revealing changes in its X-ray behaviour and providing insights into the black hole powering it. About Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs) The Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs) are extremely bright X-ray sources in nearby galaxies that emit more radiation in X-rays than a million suns… Continue reading Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs)
3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
News: The first day of the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) was inaugurated on 2 November 2026. About 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) It is a biennial international conference organised under the SVASTIK initiative to promote traditional knowledge. Organised by: The CSIR-National Institute… Continue reading 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
Shey-Phoksundo Lake
News: Six Indian tourists, including two women and four men, went missing while trekking towards Nepal’s Shey-Phoksundo Lake following heavy snowfall. About Shey-Phoksundo Lake Shey-Phoksundo Lake is an alpine freshwater lake. Location: It is located in Dolpa District, Nepal, within Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Formation: The lake was formed by a landslide dam around 30,000–40,000 years… Continue reading Shey-Phoksundo Lake
Green Crackers
News: The Chandigarh administration has allowed only certified green crackers during Diwali, following wider efforts to reduce firecracker pollution. About Green Crackers Green crackers are low-emission firecrackers designed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firecrackers. Developed by: Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) developed… Continue reading Green Crackers
Grey Market
News: India’s booming IPO market has fuelled unofficial grey market trading, where pre-listing shares are traded and GMP is used to predict listing gains. About Grey Market Meaning: A grey market is an unofficial market where shares of a company are traded before they are listed on a recognised stock exchange. Grey Market Premium (GMP):… Continue reading Grey Market
1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
News: The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 commenced in Hyderabad bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss maize research, productivity and value-chain development. About 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 is a global forum to discuss strategies for advancing maize research, productivity and value-chain development.… Continue reading 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
“35-by-35” Global Electrification Pledge
News: Turkiye’s COP31 Presidency has launched a “35-by-35” Global Electrification Pledge to raise electricity’s share of final energy consumption to 35 percent by 2035. About “35-by-35” Global Electrification Pledge The “35-by-35” Global Electrification Pledge is a major initiative led by the co-presidency of Türkiye and Australia for COP31 of UNFCCC. Aim: The pledge aims to… Continue reading “35-by-35” Global Electrification Pledge
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 3 – November – 2026
THINKER OF THE DAY | CARL J. FRIEDRICH Work – Constitutional Government and Democracy Views Friedrich argued that administrative responsibility cannot be reduced to obedience to political superiors. Civil servants must also exercise professional judgment and accept responsibility for the consequences of their decisions. Administrators are accountable to professional standards, scientific knowledge and the requirements… Continue reading Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 3 – November – 2026
