J&K LG should follow Council advice on Assembly nominations

Source: The post J&K LG should follow Council advice on Assembly nominations has been created, based on the article “Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2025. J&K LG should follow Council advice on Assembly nominations. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal… Continue reading J&K LG should follow Council advice on Assembly nominations

India drives global hunger decline and advances nutrition security

Source: The post India drives global hunger decline and advances nutrition security has been created, based on the article “The path to ending global hunger runs through India” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2025. India drives global hunger decline and advances nutrition security. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Food security Context:The UN’s… Continue reading India drives global hunger decline and advances nutrition security

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal

News: The opposition parties threaten the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and action against the two election commissioners. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal Constitutional and Legal Provisions Article 324 of the Constitution and the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 lay down… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)

News: The Health department in Kozhikode, Kerala, has issued an alert against primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in the district in view of the reporting of three cases of the infection and a death here in recent days. About Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) It is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection Caused by: It… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies

News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that the Union Territory’s Lieutenant-Governor can nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the government’s “aid and advice”. About Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies Constitutional  and Legal Provisions The Indian Constitution provides for nominated members in the houses… Continue reading Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies

Mount Elbrus

News: Kabak Yano, a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully ascended Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, located in Itanagar. About Mount Elbrus It is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It also lies within the boundaries of Prielbrusye National Park. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia as… Continue reading Mount Elbrus

Key Facts about Alaska 

News: The “Alaska Moment” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a critical diplomatic interaction with significant global ramifications About Alaska  It is located at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. Alaska spans both the Eastern and Western… Continue reading Key Facts about Alaska 

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 19 August 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 19 August 2025

UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 August – PROTECTED AREA NETWORK – 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 19 August PROTECTED AREA NETWORK For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 August – PROTECTED AREA NETWORK – 2025

UPSC Mains Answer Writing 19 August 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 18 August 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 19 August 2025 I Mains Marathon

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