The Ministry of Jal Shakti has partnered with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Government of Denmark to provide tap water connections in 11 water-scarce districts of Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Table of Content Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission in UP Challenges in Implementation Way Forward Implementation of… Continue reading Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission in UP
Amazonian Stingless Bees To Get Legal Rights
News: Amazonian stingless bees became the world’s first insect to get legal rights after ordinances passed by Satipo and Nauta municipalities in Peru. About Amazonian Stingless Bees Amazonian stingless bees are bees that either lack stingers or have stingers that cause little pain. Location: They are found mainly in tropical regions. About half of the… Continue reading Amazonian Stingless Bees To Get Legal Rights
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
News: The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was unveiled on December 29, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) It is a framework that establishes a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Developed by:… Continue reading National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
News: Researchers from the University of Guelph (in Canada) found an unexpected link between chromosome sets in insects and the speed of mitochondrial genome evolution. About Mitochondria Evolution in Insects Mitochondria evolved from bacteria and retain a small independent genome: Mitochondria originated when an ancient single-celled ancestor engulfed a bacterium, which later evolved into mitochondria.… Continue reading Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
News: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. About Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is launched under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved… Continue reading Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Aravallis – Significance & Recent Controversy – Explained Pointwise
The recent SC order regarding the Aravalli Range & mining in the region has stirred the controversy. The order that adopted a uniform definition to identify the “hills & ranges” & froze the new mining leases until the MoEFCC had prepared a sustainable mining plan for the landscape, and said mining should be prohibited in… Continue reading Aravallis – Significance & Recent Controversy – Explained Pointwise
Mannathu Padmanabha
News: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. About Mannathu Padmanabha Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970), was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. His birthday (2… Continue reading Mannathu Padmanabha
Pralay Missile
News– The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out back-to-back salvo launches of two Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast. About Pralay Missile: Aspects Description Description 1. ‘Pralay’ is a short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile with a range of 350-500 km. 2. It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg and is powered by… Continue reading Pralay Missile
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 2 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 2nd January 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 2 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 January – Resistance Against British Expansion – 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 2 January Resistance Against British Expansion For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 January – Resistance Against British Expansion – 2026
