UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Reforming passive euthanasia in India. Introduction The U.K. House of Commons passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. It allows physician-assisted dying for mentally competent adults expected to live fewer than six months, with medical… Continue reading Reforming passive euthanasia in India
Time to prioritise energy storage
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure ( Energy) Introduction Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced lower electricity charges. He credited power swapping and tighter system management. This sparked a wider debate. Swapping helps in the short term, but a rising renewable share needs energy banking and storage so surplus power is not… Continue reading Time to prioritise energy storage
Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The buffer stock is a core component of India’s food management policy, acting as an economic safety net for both farmers and consumers. It represents the strategic reserve of food grains held by the government to manage shortages, stabilize market prices, and ensure adequate food supply, particularly for vulnerable populations. Table of Content Introduction Buffer… Continue reading Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
News: PM paid tribute to Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramaniya Siva, praising their sacrifices, cultural pride, and patriotic inspiration for youth from Tamil Nadu. About Tiruppur Kumaran Birth: He was born on 4 October 1904 , in weaver family near Erode, Tamil Nadu He is also known as Kodi Kaatha Kumaran. Death: He died from injuries… Continue reading Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
News: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS) My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) award is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers. Introduced… Continue reading My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
Danube River
News: Rescuers are searching for several missing individuals after a boat carrying ten Chinese nationals capsized on the Danube River along the Serbia–Croatia border. About Danube River The Danube River is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. The Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east.… Continue reading Danube River
Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
News: Union Minister of Ports received India’s third VLGC “Shivalik” under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a national maritime milestone. About Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik” ‘Shivalik’ is a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), which is a sub-class of gas carriers designed to transport a much higher volume of gas. It joined… Continue reading Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
News: The Delhi High Court, in Shelly Mahajan v. MS Bhanushree Bahl & Anr (2024), delivered a first-of-its-kind order allowing a spouse to seek civil damages from a third party accused of intentionally interfering in a marriage. About Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA) AoA is a common law tort (a “heart-balm” action) that allows… Continue reading Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 October 2025 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 6th October 2025 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 6 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 October 2025 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 7 October 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 October 2025 I Mains Marathon
