Zonal Councils

News: A high-level meeting of the Central Zonal Council took place at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. About Zonal Councils Origin Prime Minister Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. Legality: They were established under States Reorganisation Act,… Continue reading Zonal Councils

Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks

News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks

India-Nordic Relations – Explained Pointwise

Recently, PM Narendra Modi attended the 3rd India-Nordic Summit at Oslo. The relationship between India and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) has undergone a profound transformation. What once was a quiet, development-assistance-oriented connection has evolved into a future-focused, high-tech, and Green Strategic Partnership. Table of Content Evolution of India-Nordic Countries Relations… Continue reading India-Nordic Relations – Explained Pointwise

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PSIR Brief #57

Today’s brief covers these important themes: C Raja Mohan’s article in The Indian Express explains why India must move beyond old ideas of strategic autonomy. Katie Earnshaw in ORF, analysis incomplete ocean governance and exclusion of Global South seafarers from maritime rule-making.  Sahil Hussain Choudhury in Bar & Bench focuses on why caste humiliation cannot… Continue reading PSIR Brief #57

Jaggery Production and Processing in India

News: There has been an increase in Jaggery Production and Processing in India due to government initiatives and rising demands.  About Jaggery Production and Processing in India India is the world’s largest Jaggery producer.  India accounts for over 70 per cent of global jaggery production.  Nearly 20–30 per cent of the country’s sugarcane production is… Continue reading Jaggery Production and Processing in India

Pradhuman Meena, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 596 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of Pradhuman Meena. He has secured AIR 596 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2025. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly.   Download link:  Pradhuman Meena, UPSC IAS 2025 Toppers, AIR 596, Sample MGP (Optional) Copy Pradhuman Meena, UPSC… Continue reading Pradhuman Meena, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 596 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 May – Defence Technology – 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 20 May Defence Technology 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 20 May – Defence Technology – 2026

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 20 May 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 20 May 2026

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