Source: The post “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” has been created based on “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2026. Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Indian handloom sector has deep economic,… Continue reading Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 11 – August – 2026
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Indian Peacock
News: India recently donated five Indian peafowls—four blue males and one white male-to the United Nations Office at Geneva. About Indian Peacock The Indian Peacock is India’s national bird and a large, colourful member of the pheasant family. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Pavo cristatus. Habitat: It occurs in deciduous forests, shrublands, grasslands, forest… Continue reading Indian Peacock
National Scholarship Portal
News: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. About National Scholarship Portal (NSP) The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform that provides a range of scholarship-related services, including student applications, application processing, approval, sanction… Continue reading National Scholarship Portal
Dirac Medal 2026
News: Four physicists, including Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, have been awarded the Dirac Medal 2026 for contributions to statistical mechanics and theoretical physics. About Dirac Medal 2026 Origin: The Dirac Medal was first awarded in 1985 by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Naming: It is named after P.A.M. Dirac, one of the greatest… Continue reading Dirac Medal 2026
QS World University Rankings 2027
News: The number of Indian higher education institutions featured in the QS World University Rankings 2027 has increased. About QS World University Rankings 2027 QS World University Rankings 2027 indicates that the increase marks a significant expansion in India’s global university presence since the establishment of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Of the 52… Continue reading QS World University Rankings 2027
MSMEs – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Parliament has recently passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bull that amends the 2006 Act strengthens delayed-payment mechanisms, mandates greater use of TReDS, streamlines dispute resolution, and promotes ease of doing business for MSMEs. Table of Content What are MSMEs? What is the role of MSMEs in India’s… Continue reading MSMEs – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
EVEREST Engine
News: A Bengaluru-based space company, Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled EVEREST engine. About EVEREST Engine It is India’s first privately built 800 kN Full-Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) LOX-Methane rocket engine. Developed by: It has been developed by Astrobase Space Technologies. It is a Bengaluru-based Indian space-tech startup. Features: It is described as India’s first full-flow staged… Continue reading EVEREST Engine
Key facts about Slovenia
News: India has strongly condemned the defacement of its Embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, allegedly by anti-India elements. Key Facts about Slovenia Slovenia is located in Central and South Eastern Europe. Bordering nation: It is bordered by 4 countries- Austria in the north Hungary in the northeast Italy in the west Croatia in the southeast… Continue reading Key facts about Slovenia
