Source: The post India must strengthen GIFT City to attract global capital has been created, based on the article “Securing valleys and slopes” published in “ Indian express” on 18 September 2025. Monsoon floods test resilience of Himalayan states. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environment Context: Monsoon 2025 exposed the vulnerability of Himalayan states.… Continue reading Monsoon floods test resilience of Himalayan states
Finance Commission – Functions, Achievements & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Table of Content Introduction Functions of the Finance Commission Composition of Finance Commission Implementation & monitoring of finance commission’s recommendations Recommendations of 15th Finance Commission Achievements of the Finance Commission Challenges/Limitations of Finance Commission Way Forward Introduction: Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Art 280 of the Indian constitution. It is a non-permanent… Continue reading Finance Commission – Functions, Achievements & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Air Defence RADARS
News: The Army began procuring advanced air-defence radars to plug border gaps, four months after Operation Sindoor, when hundreds of Pakistani UAVs breached Indian airspace. About Air Defence RADARS Radar is the acronym for Radio Detection And Ranging. It is a specialized electronic system that uses radio waves to determine the direction, distance (using time… Continue reading Air Defence RADARS
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
News: A new study found waning immunity to Japanese encephalitis virus may predispose individuals to more severe dengue, highlighting timing of JE vaccine boosters. About Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. It belongs to the same genus as dengue, Zika, yellow… Continue reading Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 September 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 18 September 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 18 September 2025 I Mains Marathon
Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025
News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. About the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 Published by: The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It evaluates 139 economies using more than 80 indicators measuring innovation inputs and outputs. The index… Continue reading Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025
Speed Skating World Championships 2025
News: The Prime Minister congratulated Anandkumar Velkumar on winning the gold medal at the 2025 Speed Skating World Championships. He became the first Indian to achieve a world title in skating. About Speed Skating World Championships 2025 2025 edition: The 2025 Speed Skating World Championships is organised in Beidaihe, China, from 13 to 21 September… Continue reading Speed Skating World Championships 2025
National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
News: The Government of India has recently announced the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to drive the clean energy transition and advance the nation’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. About the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) The Government of India has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate clean energy transition,… Continue reading National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
News: Prime Minister launched the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan alongside the eighth edition of Poshan Maah on September 17, 2025, marking India’s largest women-and-child health mobilisation. About Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan It is a campaign focused on preventive, promotive, and curative services for women, adolescent girls, and children. Initiative by: Ministry of Health and… Continue reading Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
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