News: The United Nations General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map in favour of the Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true proportions of global landmasses. About Mercator Map Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection which is derived mathematically. Features: It has a grid pattern with longitudes (or meridians) and… Continue reading Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
News: UNCLOS has been in the news because of maritime disputes, including those involving the Strait of Hormuz. About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) UNCLOS is an international treaty that provides a comprehensive legal framework for the world’s oceans and seas. Adoption: It was adopted in 1982 at Montego Bay,… Continue reading United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Key Facts about Belgium
News: India and Belgium recently reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Key Facts about Belgium Location: Belgium is a country located in northwestern Europe. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south. It is bounded by… Continue reading Key Facts about Belgium
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5 September 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 5th September 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 5 September 2026 I Mains Marathon
Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a 30-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction on September 7 to suck out ₹7 lakh crore surplus liquidity from the banking system. About Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
Port of Mokha
News: Houthi rebels launched a major offensive near Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait, killing at least 129 people, as they seek to seize the port city of Mokha and key positions overlooking the vital Red Sea shipping route. About Port of Mokha Location: Mokha port is situated in the western Taiz province of Yemen. It lies… Continue reading Port of Mokha
BIO-NIVESH Platform
News: Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH to connect biotechnology startups with investors and increase private capital for scale-up. About BIO-NIVESH Platform BIO-NIVESH is a platform that connects biotechnology startups with investors for scale-up and commercialization. Organized by: It has been organized by BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Ministry… Continue reading BIO-NIVESH Platform
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5 September 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 5 September 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 5 September 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 September – Jainism-II – 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 5 September Jainism-II 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 the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 September – Jainism-II – 2026
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 5 – September – 2026
Pub Ad PYQ Vault | Day 39 | PYQ (2025) Bureaucracy constitutes the imaginary state and is the spiritualism of the State. Explain. Thinker of the Day | William Wade Work – Administrative Law Views Administrative authorities must exercise power within the limits prescribed by law. Courts control administrative action through review of Illegality Irrationality… Continue reading Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 5 – September – 2026
