News: India-based defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrated a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at a Defence Research & Development Organisation facility in Hyderabad. About Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs) Detonation is a combustion process in which the flame travels through the fuel mixture faster than the speed of sound, unlike conventional combustion where the flame travels slower… Continue reading Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 18 – August – 2026
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Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 | Starts 23 Aug. at 11 AM
Dear Students, We are commencing Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 from 23 August 2026 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM. Students enrolled in Current Affairs+ (Pre-cum-Mains) Classes for CSE 2027 are strongly encouraged to join us in these classes. For complete details and registration, please visit: https://academy.forumias.com/event/ca2027prelims These will be offline-only classes conducted at our… Continue reading Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 | Starts 23 Aug. at 11 AM
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of August 2026 – Second 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 – August 2026 – 2nd week
Hara Mangrove Forests
News: A major oil spill threatens the Hara mangrove forests, contaminating water, damaging roots, and harming fish and other wildlife. About Hara Mangrove Forests The Hara mangrove forests are located around Qeshm Island and the Khuran Strait in southern Iran, along the Persian Gulf. They are primarily composed of Avicennia marina and form an important… Continue reading Hara Mangrove Forests
Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
Vaishya Tekri Mound
News: Madhya Pradesh has begun preparations for excavation and restoration of Vaishya Tekri after an almost 90-year gap. About Vaishya Tekri Mound Location: It is a massive Mauryan-period Buddhist stupa mound in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Naming: It is believed to be named after Devi, Ashoka’s wife, who belonged to the Vaishya or merchant community. Historical… Continue reading Vaishya Tekri Mound
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of August 2026 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 August – Vedic Texts – 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 18 August Vedic Texts For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 August – Vedic Texts – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 18 August 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 18 August 2026
