Source: The post Pension funds must help build green economy has been created, based on the article “Pension funds should prepare for climate risk” published in “Businessline” on 7th August 2025. Pension funds must help build green economy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment conservation Context: India’s green transition to achieve net-zero by 2070… Continue reading Pension funds must help build green economy
Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties
Source: The post Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties has been created, based on the article “Absence is abdication” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2025. Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions… Continue reading Election boycotts weaken democracy and empower unchallenged ruling parties
China tries to block India from rising in manufacturing
Source: The post China tries to block India from rising in manufacturing has been created, based on the article “Decoding China — the lessons for a vulnerable India” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2025. China tries to block India from rising in manufacturing. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and… Continue reading China tries to block India from rising in manufacturing
Pesticides- Importance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
In recent years, the demand for crop protection chemicals, especially of herbicides, in India has increased tremendously. It is said that the market for herbicide is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. Table of Content What is a Pesticide? What is the need & importance of pesticide? What have been the various initiatives… Continue reading Pesticides- Importance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
WHO Classifies Hepatitis D as Cancer-Causing
News: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced the reclassification of hepatitis D as cancerous, emphasising the urgency for preventing viral hepatitis, which is a growing public health crisis. About Hepatitis D Hepatitis D is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), which requires hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its… Continue reading WHO Classifies Hepatitis D as Cancer-Causing
Biochar
News: The CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role as the Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026. About Biochar Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produced from agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste (also called biomass). Purpose: The main purpose… Continue reading Biochar
World Food Programme (WFP)
News: India launched a new collaborative initiative with the support of the UN World Food Programme to strengthen Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management in Nepal. About World Food Programme (WFP) It is an international organization within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance worldwide. Aim: It aims to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. It… Continue reading World Food Programme (WFP)
Leap-1 Mission
News: Dhruva Space is preparing to launch its first commercial satellite mission called LEAP-1. About Leap-1 Mission It is the first commercial satellite mission launched by India’s space-tech startup, Dhruva Space. LEAP-1 marks Dhruva Space’s transition from tech demonstration to full-scale commercial satellite deployment. Launch Timeline & Vehicle: Scheduled for Q3 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon… Continue reading Leap-1 Mission
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
News: Russia has officially announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the INF Treaty. About the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligated the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate and permanently renounce all of their nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges… Continue reading Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 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 6th August 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
