News: Union Home Minister launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) ‘Vinimay,’ to modernise operations across India’s land ports. About Land Port Management System (VINIMAY) Land Port Management System (LPMS), Vinimay, is a unified digital platform that integrates operations across India’s land ports. Developed by: It has been developed by the Land Ports Authority of… Continue reading Land Port Management System (VINIMAY)
Tezpur Litchi
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026. About Tezpur Litchi Location Tezpur litchi is mainly grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Other major varieties cultivated in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi. Key Characteristics Appearance: It is known for… Continue reading Tezpur Litchi
PSIR Brief # 75
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Isaac Kardon in Foreign Affairs talks about how the age of free, open seas is sliding into “gated seas”. Harsh V. Pant and Sreeparna Banerjee’s article in The Hindu analysis India’s engagement with Myanmar as a part of its strategic autonomy and Act East policy. Srirupa Roy in Scroll… Continue reading PSIR Brief # 75
Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
News: Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced mid-stage trial results of berobenatide, an experimental once-monthly anti-obesity and diabetes drug. About Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug Berobenatide is an experimental anti-obesity and diabetes drug that is designed to be administered as a once-monthly injection. Developed by: It has been developed by Pfizer. Working Mechanism: GLP-1 Receptor: Berobenatide is a GLP-1… Continue reading Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
SAPLING Dialogue and Initiative
News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative, inaugurated the SAPLING Dialogue. About SAPLING Dialogue Aspects Details About Held at: The SAPLING Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Title: “Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia”. Objective:… Continue reading SAPLING Dialogue and Initiative
GS Foundation Program 2027 Cohort D3 & D4 Starts on 18th June
Success in UPSC is rarely decided at the end of the journey. It is built in the beginning. Aspirants who start with the right guidance, strong fundamentals, and a structured approach often stay ahead throughout their preparation. With this objective, ForumIAS is pleased to announce the commencement of the GS Foundation Program 2027, starting on… Continue reading GS Foundation Program 2027 Cohort D3 & D4 Starts on 18th June
India-Nepal Relationship – Explained Pointwise
India and Nepal share deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people ties, underpinned by an open border and close economic cooperation. However, periodic disagreements over boundary issues, including recent remarks by Nepal’s Prime Minister on the border dispute, highlight persistent sensitivities. Nepal’s PM indicated that the the boundary dispute is not one-sided & should be resolved through… Continue reading India-Nepal Relationship – Explained Pointwise
Skagerrak Strait
News: Archaeologists have recovered large quantities of blue-and-white Chinese porcelain, along with fragments of chandeliers, goblets, textiles and grain, from a depth of about 600 meters in the Skagerrak Strait. About Skagerrak Strait Location: Skagerrak Strait is located between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and connects the North Sea with the Kattegat sea. Size: It is… Continue reading Skagerrak Strait
Allotment of Election Symbols to Political Parties
News: The proposed Cockroach Janta Party raised questions about whether a cockroach can be allotted as an election symbol. About Allotment of Election Symbols to Political Parties Governed by: The Election Commission of India allots election symbols to political parties and candidates under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. Legal and Administrative Framework: Reserved… Continue reading Allotment of Election Symbols to Political Parties
Caustic Soda
News: New environmental standards require caustic soda plants using membrane cell technology to pass a fish-survival test for wastewater toxicity. About Caustic Soda It is also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Properties: It is a corrosive white crystalline solid. It is highly alkaline and readily dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and resulting in… Continue reading Caustic Soda
