Child trafficking remains a grim reality in India. According to the latest NCRB data, in 2022, ~3100 children below the age of 18y were rescued from getting trafficked. Between Apr 2024 & Mar 2025, 53000 children were rescued from child labour, trafficking & kidnapping across India. The SC in recent K.P. Kiran Kumar Case has… Continue reading Child Trafficking in India – Explained Pointwise
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
News: Two deaths were reported in Manasa town in Madhya Pradesh due to a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that carries signals… Continue reading Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Bagurumba Dance
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will will attend a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, where around 10,000 artists will perform the Bagurumba dance. About Bagurumba Dance Bagurumba is a ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam. Origin: It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and… Continue reading Bagurumba Dance
Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
News: Royle’s pika of the Himalayan highlands which goes about its life unaware that scientists now view it as a sentinel of climate change. About Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei) Royle’s pika is also called the Himalayan mouse hare or hui shutu is a species of pika. Scientific name: Ochotona roylei Habitat: They commonly inhabit rocky mountain slopes,… Continue reading Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
70th BPSC: Interview Guidance Program (IGP) registrations open
Dear Students, Reaching the interview stage of the 70th BPSC is a significant milestone that reflects your hard work and dedication. However, the final stage of the Bihar Public Service Commission examination is not just a test of your knowledge, but a rigorous evaluation of your personality, confidence, and presence of mind. To bridge the… Continue reading 70th BPSC: Interview Guidance Program (IGP) registrations open
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
News: Recognizing chip design as a strategic national priority, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented proactive measures to transform India’s semiconductor design landscape under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic… Continue reading Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Renewable Energy Resources (The “Green Transition”) Non-Renewable Energy Resources (Base Load Management) Planning & Management Strategies… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UP Government
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content Public Finance and Fiscal Policy of Uttar Pradesh Tax Reforms in Uttar Pradesh Economic Reforms in… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UP Government
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Investment in U P: Issues and Impact
This post is part of our UP Special (Economy) Syllabus Decode with Focused Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative. Table of Content The Investment Landscape of UP ($1 Trillion Goal) Issues and Challenges in Investment Impact of Investment… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Investment in U P: Issues and Impact
CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
News– The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 1.9 lakh individuals through 5,200+ skill-based programmes. About CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative It is a flagship national skill development programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills. It… Continue reading CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

