Source: The post “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” has been created based on “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2026. Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Context: India achieved the target of 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in… Continue reading Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion
PARIVARTAN Scheme
News: MoHUA approved Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme to replace older polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region. About PARIVARTAN Scheme PARIVARTAN stands for ‘Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions’. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and… Continue reading PARIVARTAN Scheme
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
News: The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, in Kochi from July 20 to 23. About Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a four-day multinational maritime training exercise. Hosted by: The Indian Navy is hosting the exercise at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi under… Continue reading Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
Melatonin
News: A new study suggests that melatonin may help reduce chronic muscle and joint pain, besides its well-known role in regulating sleep. About Melatonin Melatonin is a naturally occurring indoleamine hormone primarily responsible for regulating the human body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycles. Natural Origin : Melatonin is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in the… Continue reading Melatonin
Trial in Absentia
News: A Special NIA Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case. As he is unlikely to appear, the NIA is expected to seek a trial in absentia under Section 356 of the BNSS. About Trial in Absentia A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without… Continue reading Trial in Absentia
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2026 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of July 2026 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2026 – 2nd week
POWER 50 · Day 38 — Contemporary Global Concerns — II: Human Rights · Terrorism · Nuclear Proliferation
Download the PDF POWER 50 is fifty capsules across fifty days — the whole PSIR syllabus revised once, in the order the syllabus is actually built, one topic a day. The method is simple and unforgiving: read the capsule, write the same day, and don’t break the chain. Running alongside it are PSIR Dynamics 2026… Continue reading POWER 50 · Day 38 — Contemporary Global Concerns — II: Human Rights · Terrorism · Nuclear Proliferation
UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 July – Major Volcanoes – 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 17 July Major Volcanoes 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 17 July – Major Volcanoes – 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 17 July 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 17th July 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 17 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
