News: U.S. 50% tariffs on Indian imports began on August 27, triggering demand drops in several labour-intensive export sectors. Sectors Worst Hit by U.S. Tariffs on India Mechanism of assessing impact: We can judge impacts by three signals used together: Dollar sales to the U.S. (how big the market is), U.S. share in a sector’s… Continue reading Sectors worst hit by U.S. tariffs on India
Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and Report 2024-25
News: The UDISE+ Report 2024-25 shows a decline of 11.13 lakh students in 2024–25 over 2023–24, led by government and government-aided schools, while private schools recorded an increase. About Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) It is a unified platform, facilitating streamlined data reporting by schools providing formal as well as special education.… Continue reading Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and Report 2024-25
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 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 29 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 29 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – August 2025 – 3rd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increaasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2025 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – August 2025 – 3rd week
Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
News: Industrial growth touched a four-month high of 3.5% in July 2025, as per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. About Index of Industrial Production (IIP) IIP is a monthly volume index that measures short-term changes in industrial output. Formula used: The index is calculated as… Continue reading Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
India-Japan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
PM Narendra Modi is visiting Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. PM’s visit will further consolidate the Special Strategic & Global Partnership between the two countries. In recent years, the India-Japan relationship has steadily expanded and deepened. Both India and Japan share a global vision of peace, stability and prosperity, based on sustainable development.… Continue reading India-Japan Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Samudrayaan Project
News: Recently, as part of preparation for this Samudrayaan Project, two Indian “aquanauts” travelled in the French vessel Nautile in the Atlantic Ocean to gain deep-sea exploration experience. About Samudrayaan Project The Samudrayaan Project is part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021. Agency involved: The National Institute… Continue reading Samudrayaan Project
National Biofoundry Network
News: Recently, India’s first national-level biofoundry network was launched by Union Science and Technology Minister. About National Biofoundry Network It is a landmark initiative launched to transform the nation’s biotech innovation, biomanufacturing capacity, and advancement towards a bio–based economy. It was launched on August 27, 2025. Launched under: BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and… Continue reading National Biofoundry Network
Vaquita Porpoise
News: A recent report by the North American Environmental Commission (CEC), a body under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has blamed Mexico for imperiling the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. About Vaquita Porpoise It is the world’s smallest cetacean and the most endangered marine mammal. Scientific name: Phocoena sinus. Its name means “little cow” in Spanish.… Continue reading Vaquita Porpoise
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2025 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of August 2025 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2025 – 3rd week
