India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor

News: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor. About India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor Introduction Conducted by: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully… Continue reading India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

News: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of the ISO TC 20 / SC 14 ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) at New Delhi. About International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Introduction The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is… Continue reading International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

PSIR Brief #50

Today’s brief covers these important themes: Kanti Bajpai’s Indian Express article analysis India’s strategic autonomy against pressure from China, the EU, Russia and the US. Kabir Taneja’s article in ORF focuses on Asian energy dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and yet no Asian security consensus. Chandan Gowda in his article in Deccan Herald talks… Continue reading PSIR Brief #50

Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System

News: India successfully flight-tested an Advanced Agni missile with MIRV capability from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on 8 May 2026. About Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System About Advanced Agni Missile The Advanced Agni missile is a strategic missile system equipped with MIRV technology and capable of carrying multiple payloads toward different targets.… Continue reading Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV System

Solid Waste Management in India – Explained Pointwise

The Solid Waste Management remains an Achilles heel for India. India’s waste crisis is no longer a localised urban nuisance but a national ecological emergency. Our cities are choking on waste; plastic-clogged drains worsen monsoon flooding; landfills have become mountains of methane, fire & leachate; open burning of waste materials fouls the air; and rivers… Continue reading Solid Waste Management in India – Explained Pointwise

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SEHAT Mission

News: In a significant initiative to reinforce the convergence of agriculture, nutrition, and public health, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched the SEHAT Mission. About SEHAT Mission Introduction SEHAT Stands for Science Excellence for Health Through Agricultural Transformation. It is a national mission-mode programme… Continue reading SEHAT Mission

Kimberley Process and India’s Role

News: India inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairmanship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade. About Kimberley Process The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society. Objective: To prevent the… Continue reading Kimberley Process and India’s Role

UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 May – Universe and Space, Information and Communication Technology – 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 12 May Universe and Space, Information and Communication Technology For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 May – Universe and Space, Information and Communication Technology – 2026

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 12 May 2026

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 12 May 2026

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