President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6 announcing the imposition of an additional ad valorem duty of 25% on Indian imports starting from August 27 for “directly or indirectly importing Russian oil”. This was in addition to the 25% reciprocal tariff that took effect on August 7. These tariffs are among the… Continue reading Trump Tariff – Impact & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
News: Kuttimathan Kani, the forest elder who revealed Arogyapacha, died in poverty at 72 on August 23, 2025 near Kerala’s Agasthyamalai forests. About Arogyapacha It is a small rhizomatous perennial herb (Trichopus zeylanicus), Distribution: Sri Lanka, southern India, Malaysia; near streams in lowland forests; around 1,000 m in India In India: It is endemic to… Continue reading Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
Exercise Bright Star 2025
News: Egypt will conduct the multilateral ‘Exercise Bright Star’ from August 28 to September 10, 2025. About Exercise Bright Star 2025 Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral tri-service exercise hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980. It is held biennially and is among the largest in the region. 2023 edition: The 2023 edition… Continue reading Exercise Bright Star 2025
PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet approved the restructuring and extension of PM SVANidhi (“PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0”). About PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0 Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi 0 Extended version: This scheme is an extension and restructuring of the original PM SVANidhi scheme. The original PM SVANidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June… Continue reading PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
News: Recently, Scientists have discovered a rare quadruple star system in the Milky Way galaxy. About the Quadruple Star System A star system in the Milky Way galaxy named as UPM J1040−3551 AabBab, is also called as a rare quadruple star system by the scientists. It consists of two cold brown dwarfs orbiting two young red… Continue reading Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
FIDE World Cup 2025
News: The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India. About FIDE World Cup 2025 Organizer: The event is being organized by FIDE (International Chess Federation). Timing: The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 27, 2025. Number of Players: A total of 206 chess players from more than 90 countries… Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025
Project Aarohan
News: Recently, NHAI in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced the launch of ‘Project Aarohan’. About Project Aarohan Launched by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust. Objective: To support the children of toll plaza employees in fulfilling their educational aspirations. Aim: It aims to remove financial barriers, reduce socio-economic… Continue reading Project Aarohan
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 27 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 27th 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 27 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 28 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 28 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 28 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 28 August – Climate Change Organisations – 2025
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 28 August Climate Change Organisations 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 28 August – Climate Change Organisations – 2025
