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 1 May 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1 May 2026 I Mains Marathon
Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN)
News: The election of the next United Nations Secretary-General is underway, and on April 21–22, four candidates pitched before the UN General Assembly in informal, interactive dialogues. About Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) Appointed by: The Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) is appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Security… Continue reading Election of Secretary-General of United Nations (UN)
New Bidding Regulations for HAM Projects
News: New Bidding Regulations for HAM Projects were introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to prevent catastrophic failures from construction defects. About Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) is a Public-Private Partnership model used mainly for road and highway projects in India, where both government and private sector participate. It… Continue reading New Bidding Regulations for HAM Projects
Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
News: The Supreme Court of India is seeking expert opinion from AIIMS on using EEG and angiogram in brain death certification. About Brain Death Certification in India Brain Stem Death: Definition: Brain death or brain stem death is an irreversible condition where all brain activities, including automatic functions such as breathing, completely cease, even though… Continue reading Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
Pakistan’s First Hangor-class Submarine
News: Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy, marking a major step in its maritime capability upgrade program. About Pakistan’s First Hangor-class Submarine It is Pakistan’s first advanced submarine inducted under an agreement with China to modernize naval capabilities. Designed by: The submarine is based on China’s Type 039A design. Built under… Continue reading Pakistan’s First Hangor-class Submarine
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1 – May – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1 -May-2026 Today’s brief covers three themes: Adam Smith and today’s deglobalising world, the Iran war and Gulf fragility, and India’s demographic dividend. The first article by Anil Kumar Kanungo helps us to understand market, state and globalisation in context of Adam Smith’s views. Shashi Tharoor’s article highlights the… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 1 – May – 2026
Pre+ Booklet Series | Science & Technology Merged PDF for Prelims 2026 | Now Available
Dear Students, We are pleased to introduce the Science & Technology Merged PDF for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026. Buy Now: https://go.forumias.com/scitechmerged Earlier, we had released separate Science & Technology PDFs, covering different themes. Based on student feedback and for better usability, we have now consolidated all of them into a single, comprehensive PDF to make… Continue reading Pre+ Booklet Series | Science & Technology Merged PDF for Prelims 2026 | Now Available
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Significance & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerged in the 1970s as a transformative judicial innovation aimed at expanding access to justice for the poor and marginalized. This was facilitated by relaxing the strict rules of locus standi to allow representative actions, and by broadening judicial powers to take suo motu cognizance of public issues and convert them… Continue reading Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Significance & Criticisms – Explained Pointwise
Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
News: Prosopis juliflora, which is a non-native and invasive tree species, has encroached over half of Banni Grassland in Gujarat. About Prosopis Juliflora Prosopis juliflora is one of the most widespread hyperaccumulating, phreatophytic, perennial tree/shrub species. Family: It is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a representative species of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. … Continue reading Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
Bharathapuzha River
News: Kerala Mahamagham 2026 one of the oldest and most spiritually significant religious events took place from 19 January till 3 February 2026 on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Origin: It rises in the Eastern slopes of the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats and flows in the North-Westerly direction in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
