UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Polity- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction Delimitation is the constitutional process of adjusting electoral boundaries according to population change. Although routine in principle, the delimitation due after Census 2027 will be the most decisive redistribution of political power since Independence. It will determine Lok Sabha seat… Continue reading Delimitation after 2027, Redrawing Power in India
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 24 January 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 24 January 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 24 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #121: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, PSIR Optional,
Date of Interview: 13/1/2026 Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: PSIR Home State: Gujarat IPS, PSIR, Pickel Ball, Indian Cinema, Gujarat, First to enter after launch To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. Asked me about are in training or not ? I said took EOL. 2. As I was working as copy… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #121: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, PSIR Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #120: Anuradha prasad Board, History Optional
Date of Interview: 14th January Board: Anuradha prasad Optional: History Session:- forenoon Keywords:- history Nota and Road Safety (achievement debate and speech me tha ye isliye pucha ) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman Aaiye aap comfortable ho jaiye Aapne ancient history padhi hai to btaiye 1.zero kis period me aaya 2.kisne… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #120: Anuradha prasad Board, History Optional
Sirsiya River
News: The Sirsiya river is in the news due to severe industrial pollution affecting public health, culture, ecology, and cross-border areas of Nepal and India. About Sirsiya River The Sirsiya river is a transboundary perennial river flowing from southern Nepal to India. Origin: The river originates from the Ramban Jhadi forest in Jeetpur Simara Sub-metropolitan… Continue reading Sirsiya River
Global Water Bankruptcy Report
News: The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has released a Global Water Bankruptcy report. About Global Water Bankruptcy Report – 2026 Title of the report: “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era” Published by: United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) It… Continue reading Global Water Bankruptcy Report
Operation MegaBuru
News: Operation MegaBuru is in the news after 19 alleged Maoists were killed during a major anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand’s Saranda forests. About Operation MegaBuru Operation MegaBuru is a large-scale counter-insurgency operation carried out against CPI (Maoist) in Jharkhand. Location: The operation is being conducted in the Kumdi area under Kiriburu police station limits in… Continue reading Operation MegaBuru
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A forest fire has been burning for the past two days within Sikkim’s Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in East Sikkim. It is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal and Bhutan. The Pangolakha range in the east separates Sikkim from Bhutan. It is linked to… Continue reading Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
Red-eared slider turtle
News: Red-eared slider turtle, an invasive turtle species is posing a threat to tanks and other wetlands in Coimbatore. About Red-eared slider turtle It is a semiaquatic turtle freshwater turtle. It belongs to Emydidae family. Scientific name: Trachemys scripta elegans Habitat: It prefers to live in ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers. Distribution: It has… Continue reading Red-eared slider turtle
Delimitation Exercise in India- Explained Pointwise
Every democracy must periodically redraw its electoral map to reflect population change. In India, this process is known as delimitation. The last delimitation happened in 1975, after which Indira Gandhi put a freeze until 2000. A year later, Parliament again froze the number of members of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies till 2026. The… Continue reading Delimitation Exercise in India- Explained Pointwise
