UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction The Supreme Court has clarified that parental salary alone cannot determine an Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidate’s creamy layer status. The authorities must apply the 1993 Office Memorandum and consider the status and category of the parent’s post. The ruling rejects the 2004 clarification insofar as… Continue reading What Did the Supreme Court Clarify on the OBC Creamy Layer?
Strategic Autonomy Must Guide India’s Starlink Policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Industrial Policy Introduction India has recorded 1,114.17 million internet subscriptions, highlighting the growing demand for connectivity. Satellite internet services like Starlink can extend connectivity to remote and inaccessible areas. However, their dependence on foreign-controlled satellites, software and operational decisions raises concerns about national security, digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy. The… Continue reading Strategic Autonomy Must Guide India’s Starlink Policy
Post-1991 reforms left India short on manufacturing, growth and jobs
Source: The post “Post-1991 reforms left India short on manufacturing, growth and jobs” has been created based on “Post-1991 reforms left India short on manufacturing, growth and jobs” published in “Business Standard” on 11th November 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3-Indian Economy Context: The 1991 economic reforms marked a major shift in India’s economic policy from… Continue reading Post-1991 reforms left India short on manufacturing, growth and jobs
The missing architecture of inclusion for para athletes
Source: The post “The missing architecture of inclusion for para athletes” has been created based on “The missing architecture of inclusion for para athletes” published in “Business Line” on 11th November 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2-Governance Context: India’s para-athletes have brought international recognition through their achievements. However, it has been observed that there is disability-related… Continue reading The missing architecture of inclusion for para athletes
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 November 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 11th November 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 11 November 2026 I Mains Marathon
OBC Reservation – SC ruling on Creamy Layer – Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Union of India v. Rohith Nathan has brought the criteria for determining the creamy layer among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) into sharp focus. The ruling raises important questions concerning substantive equality, non-discrimination and equitable distribution of reservation benefits, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its constitutional foundations, judicial interpretation, policy… Continue reading OBC Reservation – SC ruling on Creamy Layer – Explained Pointwise
Mawmluh Cave and Depositional Features of Limestone Caves
News: Meghalaya’s limestone caves, including Mawmluh Cave, face threats from climate change and unregulated mining. About Mawmluh Cave The Mawmluh Cave is located near Mawmluh village, about 3 km from Sohra (formerly Cherrapunji), in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district. It is also known as Krem Mawmluh. Meaning: In the Khasi language, Krem means cave, while… Continue reading Mawmluh Cave and Depositional Features of Limestone Caves
Joint HADR Exercise 2026/ Exercise Sahayata Setu
News: The Indian Air Force will organise the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise 2026 in Jamnagar from November 17 to 19. About Joint HADR Exercise 2026/ Exercise Sahayata Setu The Joint HADR Exercise 2026 is an annual joint exercise that brings together the three Indian armed services, disaster management agencies and international… Continue reading Joint HADR Exercise 2026/ Exercise Sahayata Setu
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 November 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 11 November 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 11 November 2026 I Mains Marathon
Booker Prize 2026
News: British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his 13th novel, The End of Everything (published by Serpent’s Tail). About Booker Prize 2026 The Booker Prize is a literary award that honors the best original novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. Awarded by: It is… Continue reading Booker Prize 2026
