News- A study in Nature Communications reported that short-term species turnover has slowed in many ecosystems over the past century. About Species Turnover Species turnover is the rate at which species exit and are replaced by others within ecological communities. It occurs because of species interactions such as competition, predation, and mutualisms. Key Aspects of… Continue reading Species Turnover
Motions of Parliament
News- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gave notice for a substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi, seeking cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership. About Motions of Parliament Meaning A motion in Parliament is a formal proposal made by a member of the House to initiate discussion or influence the legislative process. It requests the House to take… Continue reading Motions of Parliament
Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
News : Indigenous dog breeds from Tamil Nadu and Nagaland are being inducted into Assam Rifles dog squads to gradually replace foreign breeds. About Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds Background: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to increase the induction of Indian canine breeds in dog squads of all armed forces.… Continue reading Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
Bacillus subtilis
News: Kerala became India’s first State to declare Bacillus subtilis as its State microbe. About Bacillus subtilis It is the type species for the genus Bacillus which are gram-positive, spore-forming bacilli. Found in: It is commonly found in diverse environments ranging from soil to the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and humans. Properties: It can produce endospores by… Continue reading Bacillus subtilis
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
News: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and capacity building. About Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is a multinational maritime partnership that supports the International Rules-Based Order to promote security, stability and prosperity across approximately… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
News: Researchers have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs). About Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) About: They are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells. Cause: These genetic disorders are caused by a deficiency of specific enzymes that… Continue reading Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
UPSC Prelims Marathon 14 February – Citizenship – 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 14 February Citizenship 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 the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 14 February – Citizenship – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 14 February 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 14 February 2026
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 13 February 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 13 February 2026 MCQs for today. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint. Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs Archive – Click Here… Continue reading 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 13 February 2026
Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
Source: The post “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission has been created, based on “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission” published in “The Hindu ” on 13 February 2026. Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
