This post is part of our UP Special (History) Syllabus Decode with Focussed Themes. It is the intiative of ForumIas to help the students prepare for UPPSC Mains. Click Here to view other articles related to our initiative Table of Content 1. History of Uttar Pradesh (Ancient to Modern) 2. Civilization & Culture of Uttar… Continue reading [UPPSC-UP Special Syllabus Decoded] History, Civilization, Culture, and Ancient Cities of UP
Thwaites Glacier
News: The pattern of fractures in the ice of the Thwaites Glacier, which is the outflow of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, shows how the rest the Antarctic Ice Shelf could collapse in the future. About Thwaites Glacier The Thwaites Glacier is a massive Antarctic ice feature in West Antarctica critical to global sea level… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier
Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
News: Lurh Tlang Vavu Sanctuary in Farkawn village of Champhai district has become Mizoram’s first community-led forest dedicated to the sole conservation of Mrs. Hume’s pheasant, the state bird of Mizoram. About Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant It is also known as the bar-tailed pheasant. It is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur. Naming: The name commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of the British naturalist… Continue reading Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
Genesis Notebook: Structured UPSC Note-Making for Updated and Revision-Ready Notes
Dear Students, One realisation that comes a little late in most UPSC journeys is this: the real challenge is not making notes, but updating and revising them without starting from scratch every few months. The syllabus largely remains the same, but you don’t. Your understanding deepens, examples improve, and current affairs keep adding new layers.… Continue reading Genesis Notebook: Structured UPSC Note-Making for Updated and Revision-Ready Notes
Spina Bifida & Role of Folic Acid
News– Many countries run folic acid–based awareness programmes to prevent Spina Bifida, but India lacks large-scale efforts. About Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a congenital birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during early pregnancy. It is one of the leading causes of childhood paralysis, with severity ranging from… Continue reading Spina Bifida & Role of Folic Acid
UPSC Prelims Marathon 9 January – Indian Renaissance – 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 9 January Indian Renaissance 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 9 January – Indian Renaissance – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 9 January 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 9 January 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 January 2026 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 9th January 2026 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 9 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 January 2026 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 9 January 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
Genesis Notebook: Structured UPSC Note-Making for Updated and Revision-Ready Notes
Most UPSC aspirants struggle not with making notes, but with updating and revising them without rewriting from scratch. This challenge arises because the syllabus remains constant, understanding deepens over time, and current affairs continuously add value; while most notebooks remain static. As a result, aspirants rewrite notes repeatedly, maintain multiple notebooks, or depend on loose… Continue reading Genesis Notebook: Structured UPSC Note-Making for Updated and Revision-Ready Notes
