News: The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) has provisionally set aside $21.6 million for Nepal’s August 2026 floods. About Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) is financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to help vulnerable developing… Continue reading Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD)
Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
News: Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia signed the Badr MoU on October 21 to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen military capabilities. About Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) The Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a multilateral defence-industrial cooperation agreement among Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia. Naming: Badr means “full moon”, symbolizing the complementary capabilities of… Continue reading Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
News: Tigress T-2403 was spotted with three cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur, though forest officials said the number of cubs was yet to be officially confirmed. About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Location: The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Establishment: It was established as the Sawai Madhopur… Continue reading Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 27 – October – 2026
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13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the 13th ADMM-Plus in the Philippines on October 28–29, 2026. About 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026 Host: Philippines is hosting the 13th ADMM-Plus 2026. The meeting will be held in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. Theme: The 2026 edition’s… Continue reading 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026
Key Facts about Liechtenstein
News: Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visited India to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation following the India–EFTA TEPA’s operationalization. Key Facts about Liechtenstein Location: Liechtenstein is a small principality in Western Europe. It is a doubly landlocked country located between Switzerland and Austria. Polity: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by a hereditary prince. It’s… Continue reading Key Facts about Liechtenstein
CSAT Classes by Rishi Bhargava Sir Start on 2 Nov at 5 PM with an Open Class
Dear Students, ForumIAS CSAT Foundation 2027, led by Rishi Bhargava Sir, is commencing on 2nd November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Classes will be held 4-5 days a week, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, in both Offline (Karol Bagh, Delhi) and Live Online modes. To know more and register, visit: https://academy.forumias.com/csat Why Join CSAT Classes… Continue reading CSAT Classes by Rishi Bhargava Sir Start on 2 Nov at 5 PM with an Open Class
Yonaguni Islands
News: Keen Sword 27, one of the largest joint military exercises between Japan and the US , has been conducted at Yonaguni Island near Taiwan. About Yonaguni Islands Location: Yonaguni Island is part of the Yaeyama Islands located in the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan. It is located 110… Continue reading Yonaguni Islands
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
News: Cabinet Secretary, Dr. T. V. Somanathan today chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. About National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is India’s apex body for crisis command, response, and coordination during major natural or… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 October – Mughal Empire-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 27 October Mughal Empire-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 to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 October – Mughal Empire-II – 2026
