News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection
Blue Micromoon
News: A rare astronomical phenomenon will appear in the night sky, featuring a micromoon that will also be a blue moon. About Blue Micromoon A micromoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the moon is roughly at its farthest from Earth in its orbit. Why does it happen: The moon’s orbit around… Continue reading Blue Micromoon
Operation Chakravyuh
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. About Operation Chakravyuh Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized… Continue reading Operation Chakravyuh
Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
News: Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. About Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets It is a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. Launched… Continue reading Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
Koala
News: New research has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. It highlighted how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. About Koala They are a tree-dwelling herbivorous marsupial. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus. Family: They belong to the family Phascolarctidae. Habitat:… Continue reading Koala
Issues Related to Prisons & Prison Reforms – Explained Pointwise
Recently, the National Crime Records Bureau released the Prison Statistics India (PSI) 2024 report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s prison administration, inmate population, infrastructure, and correctional systems. The report indicates a marginal improvement in prison overcrowding, with the national occupancy rate declining from 120.8% in 2023 to 112.7% in 2024. However, it also… Continue reading Issues Related to Prisons & Prison Reforms – Explained Pointwise
Learn the Art of UPSC Mains Answer Writing from UPSC 2025 Toppers | MGP Strategy Series
Dear Students, UPSC Mains is not just about knowledge, but it is also about presenting your knowledge effectively through structured answers, analytical thinking, and consistent practice. To help you understand what works in Mains preparation, ForumIAS brings the MGP Strategy Session Series, where successful UPSC CSE 2025 rank holders will share their preparation strategies, answer-writing… Continue reading Learn the Art of UPSC Mains Answer Writing from UPSC 2025 Toppers | MGP Strategy Series
UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 June – Miscellaneous Applications-III – 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 June Miscellaneous Applications-III For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 June – Miscellaneous Applications-III – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 1 June 2026
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 1 June 2026
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1 – June – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1-June – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is essential for every serious student of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR). The PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief is an… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1 – June – 2026
