Source: The post “The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life” has been created, based on “The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life” published in “The Hindu ” on 12 February 2026. The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The… Continue reading The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life
Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
Source: The post “Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content” has been created, based on “Take down deepfakes within two hours: India’s new IT Rules” published in “The Hindu ” on 12 February 2026. Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Government of India has notified… Continue reading Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
US Trade Deal Softening: Implications for India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction On 6 February 2026, India and the United States issued a Joint Statement outlining an Interim Trade Agreement. It removes the punitive 25% tariff on Indian goods, reduces reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%, and proposes a $500 billion purchase plan over five years. Soon after, the… Continue reading US Trade Deal Softening: Implications for India
Redefining Inter-City Mobility: High-Speed Rail Corridors in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s mobility pattern is changing due to rapid urbanisation, rising incomes, and expansion of metropolitan regions. Long-distance and inter-city travel demand has increased sharply. Indian Railways has expanded steadily, but present needs require faster, reliable, and high-capacity systems. The Union Budget 2026–27 introduces seven high-speed rail corridors as… Continue reading Redefining Inter-City Mobility: High-Speed Rail Corridors in India
Exclusive Online Current Affairs batch for CSE Prelims 2026 | Orientation on 16th Feb. at 11 AM
Dear Students, Based on consistent feedback and requests from aspirants across locations, we are introducing an Exclusive Online Current Affairs Program tailored specifically for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026. The program will begin with a Live Open Orientation Session on Monday, 16th February 2026 at 11:00 AM. Here is the Orientation session registration link: https://academy.forumias.com/events/ All… Continue reading Exclusive Online Current Affairs batch for CSE Prelims 2026 | Orientation on 16th Feb. at 11 AM
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 12 February 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 12th February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 12 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
News: In this year’s Union Budget, the government sanctioned two new telescopes and approved the upgradation of an existing telescope in Ladakh. About New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh The government approved the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) and the National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) to study the Sun and the origins of… Continue reading New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – February 2026 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increaasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2026 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – February 2026 – 1st week
Continental Mantle Earthquakes
News- Stanford researchers created the first global map of continental mantle earthquakes, published on February 5, 2026 in Science. About Continental Mantle Earthquakes Continental mantle earthquakes are rare earthquakes that occur deep within the Earth’s mantle beneath continents. Global Distribution: Although only 459 continental mantle earthquakes have been identified worldwide, they are regionally clustered. A… Continue reading Continental Mantle Earthquakes
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
News- India climbed five places to 91st rank out of 182 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025. About Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks countries by perceived levels of public sector corruption. Released by: It is released annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. Total Countries Involved:… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
