Date of Interview: 08-01-2026 Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Anthropology Home State: Madhya Pradesh Key DAF details: IIT Bombay, civil engineering, MP, anthropology, chess, cricket, Lashkar (Gwalior) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman Chairman (listening to conversation carefully): Q1) So, should we call you XY or Z? Q2) You have graduated from,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #108: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Anthropology Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State
INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
News: INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi on 17 January 2026 for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative. About INS Sagardhwani INS Sagardhwani is India’s oceanographic research vessel. Designed by: The vessel was designed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). Built by: The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
India-UAE Relations – Explained Pointwise
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently visited New Delhi. Both the countries have agreed upon a range of bilateral agreements & outcomes – from defense to space & LNG. This visit holds significant importance particularly against the backdrop of growing military tension in the Gulf region. Table of Content Agreements signed during… Continue reading India-UAE Relations – Explained Pointwise
Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
News: A previously unrecorded hedgehog species in India, Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas), has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. About Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas) Brandt’s hedgehog is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus hypomelas Native to: Parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Habitat: It inhabits arid desert regions, mountains, grasslands,… Continue reading Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
Key Facts about Guatemala
News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – January 2026 – 3rd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of January 2026 – Third week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – January 2026 – 3rd week
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
News: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp reached Port Louis, Mauritius, to strengthen maritime cooperation. About Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp Class: ICGS Sankalp is the first vessel of the Sankalp-class, followed by ICGS Samrat. Constructed by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Ship motto: “Extending the Horizon” Features Dimensions: It measures 105 m in length,… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] UP New Forest Policy & Forestry Management
This post is part of our UP Special (Environment & Ecology) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Vision and Strategic Objectives Key Policy Interventions (The “4-P” Approach) Conservation & Eco-Tourism… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] UP New Forest Policy & Forestry Management
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Commercialization of Agriculture & Crop Production in UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Commercialization of Agriculture in Uttar Pradesh Production of Agricultural Crops in UP Challenges & Management Strategies… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Commercialization of Agriculture & Crop Production in UP
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Demography, Population & Censuses of UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Census 2011 (The Statistical Backbone) Population Dynamics & Policy Interventions Migration & Urbanization Demography The Caste… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Demography, Population & Censuses of UP
