News: The ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight-tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) It is a multi-layered air defence system, which includes three components – Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM)… Continue reading Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says that the space agency was in the process of building its heaviest rocket ever, and had named it Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV). ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV) It is India’s forthcoming super-heavy-lift rocket currently under development by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The… Continue reading ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
News: ISRO successfully carried out its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1), a critical milestone in preparations for the country’s maiden human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. About Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) It is a specialized trial to ensure the parachute system designed for the Gaganyaan crew module performs reliably in real-world conditions. The crew module… Continue reading Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
News: Recently, a global hunger monitoring body Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared that famine is occurring in Gaza. About Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) It is the main global system for assessing hunger crises. It is independent organisation but funded by Western countries. 19 humanitarian organisations and regional bodies oversee it… Continue reading Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
SMILE Scheme
News: The central government has launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme to help transgender persons become self-reliant by providing economic empowerment. About SMILE Scheme The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It functions as… Continue reading SMILE Scheme
Drake Passage
News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
Jan Vishwas 2.0 – Provisions & Significance- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the government has introduced Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to amend 16 Central Acts in order to decriminalize & rationalise certain offences & penalties. This is the second Jan Vishwas legislation brought in by the government. The first, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, decriminalized… Continue reading Jan Vishwas 2.0 – Provisions & Significance- Explained Pointwise
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 25 August 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 25 August 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 25 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 25 August – International laws and the Convention-III – 2025
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 25 August International laws and the Convention-III For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 25 August – International laws and the Convention-III – 2025
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 25 August 2025
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 25 August 2025
