News: On December 27, 2025, operational guidelines for two shipbuilding schemes (SBFAS and SbDS) were notified to strengthen domestic capacity and improve global competitiveness. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) The government has notified two complementary schemes to revive domestic shipbuilding through financial support, infrastructure creation, and stronger institutional coordination.… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
ITVISMA Gene Therapy
News: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital to administer ITVISMA after UAE regulatory approval in November 2025. About ITVISMA Gene Therapy “Itvisma” is a brand name for the gene therapy drug onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve. It is a one-time gene therapy approved in late 2025 for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)… Continue reading ITVISMA Gene Therapy
‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
News: To reshape Himachal Pradesh’s economy and achieve self-reliance by 2027, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has launched the ‘Green to Gold’ initiative to legalise and regulate industrial hemp cultivation and position the state as a leader in the bio-economy. About ‘Green to Gold’ initiative The ‘Green to Gold’ initiative has been launched by Himachal Pradesh Government… Continue reading ‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
Chinese Pangolin
News: Researchers from the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) have demonstrated that local ecological knowledge of the Adi community can significantly improve scientific efforts to track the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. About Chinese Pangolin The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a small, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive body covering of hard, overlapping scales. It is… Continue reading Chinese Pangolin
Indian Skimmer
News: For conservation of endangered bird species in the Ganga basin, a new project has been approved to protect breeding habitats of sandbar-nesting birds, including the Indian Skimmer. About Indian Skimmer The Indian Skimmer, also known as the Indian Scissors-bill, is a distinctive waterbird native to southern Asia. Scientific name: Rynchops albicollis Genus: Rynchops in… Continue reading Indian Skimmer
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 30 December 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 30th December 2025 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 30 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 30 December – British Conquest – 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 30 December British Conquest 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 30 December – British Conquest – 2025
Challenges related to Agriculture Sector in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its agriculture and food processing ecosystem through the establishment of 15 Agro & Food Processing Parks/Clusters in Varanasi, Barabanki, Saharanpur, and Gorakhpur, along with the Mega Food Park at Baheri (Bareilly). This is supported by an extensive network of regulated and rural markets, eNAM mandis, Agriculture Export Zones, ICDs, cold chains,… Continue reading Challenges related to Agriculture Sector in Uttar Pradesh
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 30 December 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 30 December 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 30 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 30 December 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 30 December 2025
