Source: The post “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?’’ has been created, based on “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17 January 2026. Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling? UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Source: The post “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless’’ has been created, based on “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless” published in “Indian Express” on 17 January 2026. Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The winter of… Continue reading Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
A Decade of Startup India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. . Introduction India’s trade data for December 2025 shows that export growth has slowed at a time when imports remain high. This change has gained importance after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian… Continue reading India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill Development
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 Welfare of People (Social Security & Inclusion) Major Projects (Infrastructure & Economy) Planned Development (Urban… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill Development
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
News: The Supreme Court raised concerns that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha exceeded his administrative role while preparing a draft decision on a removal motion. About Secretary General of Rajya Sabha The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and assists the Chairman in the overall functioning of parliamentary… Continue reading Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
[UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Trade, Commerce, and Industries 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 Industrial Policy & Investment Ecosystem Key Industries & Manufacturing Hubs One District One Product (ODOP)… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] Trade, Commerce, and Industries of UP
[Download] SFG Essential Quarterly October-December 2025
Dear Readers, The SFG Quarterly magazine emerged as a pivotal resource for aspirants who appeared for UPSC Prelims 2025, contributing significantly to their success. (15 Current Affairs Questions of Prelims 2025 were from the SFG Essential Quarterly Magazine). We are pleased to present you the edition of ForumIAS quarterly for October-December 2025, in which we… Continue reading [Download] SFG Essential Quarterly October-December 2025
Jamma Bane Land System
News: Recently, Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old Jamma Bane system of land records in the scenic Coorg region. About Jamma Bane Land System The Jamma Bane land system is a unique form of hereditary land tenure specific to the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka. Naming: The word “Jamma”… Continue reading Jamma Bane Land System
India-EU Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The India-EU trade agreement, which is expected to be signed on January 26, is considered to be most comprehensive & mutually advantageous agreement for both the sides. The India-EU trade agreement has been decades in the making. Both have finally come close to signing the agreement after talks were re-launched in 2022. Negotiations were started… Continue reading India-EU Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
