Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 5-August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Yoel Guzansky in Foreign Affairs focuses on U.S.–Saudi civil-nuclear agreement which allows US companies to build nuclear infrastructure of Saudi Arabia. Col KL Viswanathan (Retd.) in South Aisa Monitor analysis the world order and power exercise by major powers. Advitya… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 5 – August – 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5 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 5th August 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 5 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
Phoenix Species Project
News: The Phoenix Species Project was launched as a global initiative with a $200 million commitment to recover 100 highly threatened species. About Phoenix Species Project Phoenix Species Project is a global initiative to recover 100 species facing imminent extinction across different countries and habitats. Launched by: The project was launched Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the… Continue reading Phoenix Species Project
Monetary Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI will unveil its next policy statement today. The MPC regularly releases its monetary policy statement bi-monthly, meeting six times a year. By adjusting benchmark interest rates like the repo rate, it regulates inflation and money supply. Table of Content What is Monetary Policy? Monetary Policy Committee What… Continue reading Monetary Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended wildlife clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Project in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Corridor. About Panari Hydropower Project Location: The project is located in Satna and Panna districts of Madhya Pradesh. Objective: The project aims to develop a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by using… Continue reading Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
Ranipur Tiger Reserve
News: The SC-NBWL recommended clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Hydropower Project despite concerns raised over its location in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Reserve corridor. About Ranipur Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the fourth tiger reserve of UP, after Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh (buffer of Corbett Tiger… Continue reading Ranipur Tiger Reserve
Hexavalent Vaccine
News: In a recent finding, it was found out that introducing the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme could reduce the number of injections, ease pressure on health workers and improve programme efficiency. About Hexavalent Vaccine About: A hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),… Continue reading Hexavalent Vaccine
Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
News: A third-party ISEC assessment found that KCC–MISS reduced farmers’ interest burden and improved agricultural value addition across diverse agro-regions. About Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS) Type: Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS) is a Central Sector Scheme, launched in 2006–07. Nodal Ministry: It is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26
News: The Department of Science and Technology released the Research and Development Statistics 2025-26, highlighting record R&D expenditure and private-sector leadership. Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26 Released by: It is released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26: Record R&D Expenditure: India’s Gross… Continue reading Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26
Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
News: The Centre has launched a Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP), outlining measures across Northeast India. About Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) India has launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, Objective: It has been launched outlining measures to protect habitats, improve scientific monitoring and… Continue reading Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
