UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Judiciary: Functions and powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts; Judicial review; Fundamental rights enforcement. Introduction– The Supreme Court of India has ruled that compulsory or involuntary narco tests are unconstitutional, overturning a Patna High Court judgment in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025). The Court highlighted that the… Continue reading Supreme Court Rules Forced Narco Tests Unconstitutional
From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3-Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Introduction– India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has been shaped by its regulatory state—from the restrictive Licence Raj to the partial liberalisation of 1991. However, deregulation remains incomplete. The proposed Jan Vishwas Siddhant promises a shift from permission-based control to trust-based governance, with the potential to boost entrepreneurship,… Continue reading From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #31: Dinesh Dasa Board, Haryana Home State, MBBS
Date of Interview: 11/12/25 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Home State: Haryana Session: Afternoon 2nd Last to go Background: MBBS, Doctor To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1.Why CS after MBBS 2. Deepfakes 3. Impact of social media 4.Follow up questions with AI(almost discussed for 6 minutes) Member 1 1. Public Health… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #31: Dinesh Dasa Board, Haryana Home State, MBBS
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #30: Dinesh Dasa Board, Philosophy Optional,
Date of Interview: 11th December 2025 (Forenoon); 1st to go Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Background: Rural agricultural Optional: Philosophy DAF-based: Rural agricultural background; Philosophy as optional To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman “Har kisi ke destiny mein nahi hota yahaan tak pahunchna. Isn’t it? What’s your view?” Introduce yourself. “So what… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #30: Dinesh Dasa Board, Philosophy Optional,
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – December 2025 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – December 2025 – 4th week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2026 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – December 2025 – 1st week
Tribals and their Issues in UP
As India marks 150 years since the birth of Birsa Munda, attention has returned to tribal history and present-day tribal challenges. Reflecting this focus on inclusion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that every eligible citizen, including tribal communities, will be covered under welfare schemes, reinforcing the commitment to last-mile social justice. Table… Continue reading Tribals and their Issues in UP
Why is entrance fee charged for both Level 1 & Level 2 of SFG?
We recently got an email query from a student where he felt that an entrance fee and entrance test for SFG is unnecessary. He felt that the step was to add an additional revenue stream to the course fee. Civil Services aspirants ( and if you are with Forum, we are expecting that you prefix… Continue reading Why is entrance fee charged for both Level 1 & Level 2 of SFG?
First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
News- The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Kochi on 16 December 2025. About First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’ DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. Built by: DSC A20 has been… Continue reading First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
The Red-Shanked Douc
News- Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport foiled an attempt to illegally import two critically endangered Red-shanked Doucs into India. About Red-shanked Douc The red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) is an Old World monkey known as the ‘Queen of the Primates’ for its highly colourful body and unique appearance. Distribution:It is native to the forests of… Continue reading The Red-Shanked Douc
Supernova
News- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified the earliest known supernova, observed just 730 million years after the universe’s birth. About Supernova A supernova is a massive and extremely bright explosion of a star, marking its violent end after it runs out of fuel or gains excessive mass. Types of Supernova Type 1:… Continue reading Supernova
