Source: The post “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” has been created, based on “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2026. Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: The proposed Constitutional Amendment seeks to… Continue reading Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
Source: The post “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” has been created, based on “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” published in “Indian Express” on 16 April 2026. For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s agricultural economy… Continue reading For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)
News: Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme in New Delhi. About Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) It is a market-linked, reform-driven, and outcome-oriented catalytic instrument for urban infrastructure financing. Duration: It will be implemented from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)
Hubble Tension
News: Recent observations measured the Universe’s expansion rate at about 73.5 km/s per megaparsec, further intensifying the long-standing Hubble tension debate. About Hubble Tension The Hubble tension refers to the disagreement between the Universe’s expansion rate measured in the nearby Universe and that predicted from the early Universe. Conflict: The major issue is a significant… Continue reading Hubble Tension
POWERR Asia Initiative
News: Japan pledged $10 billion support to Southeast Asia to address rising crude prices and supply disruptions caused by the war in West Asia. About POWERR Asia Initiative Full Name: Partnership On Wide Energy and Resources Resilience (POWERR Asia) Launched by: It was launched by Japan. Aim: It aims to provide financial support for emergency… Continue reading POWERR Asia Initiative
Narmada River
News: A viral video of thousands of litres of milk poured into the Narmada River during a ritual has sparked outrage, renewing debate on faith, environment, and resource use. About Narmada River The Narmada is the fifth largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It is also known by other names such as Rewa, Amarja, Mekalkanya,… Continue reading Narmada River
Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
News: India has firmly opposed the creation of a “two-tier” system of permanent membership in a reformed UNSC and express support for a compromise proposal by the G4 group. About Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms About Two-Tier UNSC Reform The United Nations recently proposed a two-tier permanent membership level in the… Continue reading Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
Implications of Increasing Lok Sabha Size – Explained Pointwise
The government has circulated a set of 3 Bills related to delimitation & women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha. These Bills, if passed, could significantly affect the working of the Parliament in future. So, it is important to understand the changes that will be introduced by these Bills & what would be their implications. Table… Continue reading Implications of Increasing Lok Sabha Size – Explained Pointwise
Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
News: In a landmark ruling for wildlife law enforcement in India, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls made from the hair of the Tibetan Antelope. About Tibetan Antelope The Tibetan antelope, also known as ‘chiru’, is a small, unique species related to goats… Continue reading Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16 April 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 16th April 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 16 April 2026 I Mains Marathon
