News: Growing concerns over AI-created online storefronts and unverified sellers have brought renewed attention to drop shipping practices. About Drop Shipping Drop shipping is a retail model where sellers accept customer orders without storing the products they sell. Working Mechanism: Business Arrangement: The seller enters into an agreement with a wholesaler, manufacturer, or another retailer… Continue reading Drop Shipping
Water Crisis in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
India is experiencing one of the most severe water crises in its history. With only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources but home to nearly 18% of the global population, the country faces acute stress in meeting the water demands of its people, agriculture, and industry. By 2030, India’s water demand is projected to be… Continue reading Water Crisis in India – Causes & Consequences – Explained Pointwise
Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
News: India and China are in talks to jointly nominate The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, authored by Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, for recognition by UNESCO. About Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese traveller, scholar and Buddhist monk. His travel to India:… Continue reading Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
Energy Storage Technologies
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a 250 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage System in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. About Energy Storage Technologies Energy storage technologies store excess renewable electricity and supply it later when demand rises and power generation remains low. Status of Energy Storage Capacity: Global Leader: China continues to dominate energy… Continue reading Energy Storage Technologies
Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
BRICS Indore Declaration
News: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration. About BRICS Indore Declaration Aspects Description About BRICS Indore Declaration is a Farmer-Centric Global Charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Aim It aims at strengthening food… Continue reading BRICS Indore Declaration
Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
News: In the new NCERT Class 9 Art textbook, the “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro has been published as a retouched image of the famous bronze figurine with its bare torso covered, sparking debate over censorship and the portrayal of historical artefacts. About the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro It is a small bronze statuette (only 4… Continue reading Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
FRC#12: Mains Focus Group (MFG) 2026 Optional Test Series
Dear Students, The Optional Subject remains one of the most decisive components of the UPSC CSE. A strong performance in the Optional can significantly improve your final rank and provide the edge needed in a highly competitive examination. To help aspirants strengthen their Optional preparation, ForumIAS is launching the Mains Focus Group (MFG) 2026 Optional… Continue reading FRC#12: Mains Focus Group (MFG) 2026 Optional Test Series
UPSC Prelims Marathon 16 June – Schemes in News – VI – 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 16 June Schemes in News – VI For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 16 June – Schemes in News – VI – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 16 June 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 16 June 2026
