News: The CCEA has cleared an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for building the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. Tato-II Hydroelectric Project About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is a 700 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project located on the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh. It will have a reservoir… Continue reading Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
Elders Group
News: The Elders, a global group of retired statespersons, for the first time described the situation in Gaza as an “unfolding genocide,” warning that Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid has triggered a “famine.” About Elders Group The Elders was founded in 2007 by Nelson Mandela as an independent group of global leaders. The organisation… Continue reading Elders Group
Section 152 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
News: The Supreme Court has asked if “potentiality of abuse” by the state of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which punishes “acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India”, could be a ground to declare the law itself unconstitutional. About Section 152 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 152 of the BNS,… Continue reading Section 152 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Community Forest Rights (CFRs)
News: RTI reveals that thousands of forest rights titles have been reported missing from government records over the past 17 months in Chhattisgarh. About Community Forest Rights (CFRs) Community Forest Rights (CFRs) are collective rights that recognize and empower forest-dwelling communities, especially scheduled tribes (STs) and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs), to use, manage, conserve,… Continue reading Community Forest Rights (CFRs)
India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation
News: The IN-SPACe under the Union Government’s Department of Space, has announced the selection of a consortium led by Bengaluru-based PixxelSpace India (PSI) for developing India’s first indigenous constellation of earth observing (EO) satellites under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation Developed by: The constellation will be developed by… Continue reading India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14 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 14 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 14 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
Government plans to revise income limits for student scholarships
Source: The post Government plans to revise income limits for student scholarships has been created, based on the article “How can SC/ST scholarships be expanded?” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2025. Government plans to revise income limits for student scholarships UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of… Continue reading Government plans to revise income limits for student scholarships
African nations challenge China’s long dominance in mining sector
Source: The post African nations challenge China’s long dominance in mining sector has been created, based on the article “Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2025. African nations challenge China’s long dominance in mining sector. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Effect of policies and politics of developed… Continue reading African nations challenge China’s long dominance in mining sector
India seeks to expand role in global drone market
Source: The post India seeks to expand role in global drone market has been created, based on the article “A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2025. India seeks to expand role in global drone market. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Achievements of Indians… Continue reading India seeks to expand role in global drone market
Preserving academic freedom is vital for higher education
Source: The post Preserving academic freedom is vital for higher education has been created, based on the article “The ceding of academic freedom in universities” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2025. Preserving academic freedom is vital for higher education. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of… Continue reading Preserving academic freedom is vital for higher education
