PSIR Brief Issue # 44

Today’s brief covers these important themes: A. Hellyer in Foreign Affairs explains why the old Gulf security model is breaking and the Gulf is uneasy with an Israel-led regional order. Stephen M. Walt in Foreign Policy shows how Trump’s overuse of hard power is weakening America’s soft power. Elizabeth Threlkeld in Foreign Affairs focuses on… Continue reading PSIR Brief Issue # 44

Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port

News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region.  Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port

Hantavirus 

News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus 

e-Court Mission

News: Chief Justice of India highlighted that the e-Courts Mission integrates digital technology to remove geographical barriers and improve access to justice. About e-Court Mission It is a Pan-India project to modernize the judiciary using Information and Communication Technology for efficient justice delivery. Origin: It was conceptualized on the basis of the National Policy and… Continue reading e-Court Mission

World Press Freedom Index 2026

News: India ranked 157th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders ahead of World Press Freedom Day. About World Press Freedom Index 2026 World Press Freedom Index: It Index is an annual ranking of 180 countries, which has been compiled and published since 2002, based on the assessment of press… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2026

UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 May – Immunity and Vaccines-II – 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 5 May Immunity and Vaccines-II 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 5 May – Immunity and Vaccines-II – 2026

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 5 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 5 May 2026

Medical and Wellness Tourism in India

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Rising global healthcare costs, long waiting periods, and lifestyle diseases are pushing patients to seek treatment abroad. This has expanded Medical Value Travel into a fast-growing global industry. India is emerging as a key destination by combining… Continue reading Medical and Wellness Tourism in India

Keeping India’s carbon money at home

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Environment Introduction The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which charges a carbon price on imports based on emissions, came into force on January 1, 2026. It aims to ensure fair competition between domestic and foreign producers. However, Indian exporters face full costs without similar support.… Continue reading Keeping India’s carbon money at home

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