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 8 June 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 8 June 2026 I Mains Marathon
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8 June 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8th June 2026 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8 June 2026
India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
Source: The post “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times” has been created based on “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times”, published in “Indian Express” on 8 June 2026. India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2 -International Relations Context: India and Thailand share a long-standing… Continue reading India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem
Source: The post “How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem” has been created based on “How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem”, published in “The Hindu” on 8 June 2026. How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: India aims to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, which requires… Continue reading How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem
How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Safe drinking water remains a major urban challenge despite expanding water infrastructure. More than 4 billion people living in low- and middle-income countries lack access to safe drinking water. Rapid urbanisation, ageing pipelines, intermittent water supply, inadequate sewage management, fragmented governance, and weak monitoring systems increase contamination risks.… Continue reading How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s Northeast is witnessing a major shift in its strategic importance. For decades, it was viewed mainly through the lens of border security, insurgency management, and connectivity. Today, growing interest in critical minerals, infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and trans-border engagement is reshaping this perception. As… Continue reading From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 8 – June – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 8-June – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Harsh V. Pant in ORF talks about America’s strategy to counter China in the Indo-Pacific. Dharmakirti Joshi in Indian Express analysis India’s growth challenge and importance of domestic reforms. Sangmian Hangsian in The Hindu focuses on Northeast as India’s strategic… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 8 – June – 2026
About Pyroprocessing
News: Pyroprocessing is in focus as an advanced technique used for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in fast reactor programmes. About Pyroprocessing Pyroprocessing is an umbrella term for high-temperature, dry, and energy-intensive industrial process (usually above 800°C) that physically or chemically alter materials. Uses: It is primarily used in metallurgy (extracting metals from ores), cement manufacturing, and… Continue reading About Pyroprocessing
UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
News: Major Abhilasha Barak became the first Indian woman peacekeeper to receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. About UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award It is an annual United Nations award that recognizes military peacekeepers who advance gender inclusion in peacekeeping operations. Instituted: The award has been presented annually… Continue reading UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
News: Tamil Nadu Forest Department developed the Varudai mobile application for the synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey conducted from April 24 to 27. About Nilgiri Tahr About It is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex or Varayaadu. It is the state animal… Continue reading Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
