Source: The post India advances through resilience, science, and inclusive sustainable growth has been created, based on the article “The next leap forward” published in “Indian Express” on 18th August 2025. India advances through resilience, science, and inclusive sustainable growth. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- growth, development and employment. Context: India’s 79th Independence Day… Continue reading India advances through resilience, science, and inclusive sustainable growth
Families sustain caste while youth challenge it
Source: The post Families sustain caste while youth challenge it has been created, based on the article “How ‘honour’ killings in India are reinforced and legitimised” published in “The Hindu” on 18th August 2025. Families sustain caste while youth challenge it. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Salient features of Indian Society Context: The article… Continue reading Families sustain caste while youth challenge it
India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending
Source: The post India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending has been created, based on the article “What has been the impact of ethanol blending?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th August 2025. India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures- Energy, Context:India has reached its target of blending… Continue reading India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending
India builds deeper partnership with Namibia and Africa
Source: The post India builds deeper partnership with Namibia and Africa has been created, based on the article “In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa” published in “The Hindu” on 18th August 2025. India builds deeper partnership with Namibia and Africa. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings… Continue reading India builds deeper partnership with Namibia and Africa
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 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 18 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 18 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
News: Prime Minister announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana from the historic Red Fort on August 15th. About Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana It is a key initiative which aims to support creation over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment Scheme outlay: Rs. 1 lakh… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Ionic Liquids
News: Scientists have found life can exist on rocky super-earths with volcanic activity and little water thanks to ionic liquids. About Ionic Liquids These are salts that stay liquid even in a vacuum at temperatures below 100°C. Unlike ordinary liquids made of neutral molecules (like water), ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions—positively and negatively… Continue reading Ionic Liquids
Konkan Shadowdamsel and Crimson Shadowdamsel
News: Two new species of damselflies have been discovered in the Western Ghats by researchers from Maharashtra and Kerala. About Konkan Shadowdamsel and Crimson Shadowdamsel Both the species belong to the group commonly called ‘Shadowdamsels’ because of their affinity for well-shaded forest habitats. Habitat These species are endemic to Maharashtra and are restricted to small… Continue reading Konkan Shadowdamsel and Crimson Shadowdamsel
Sulawesi Island
News: The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia. About Sulawesi Island Sulawesi, formerly called Celebes, is a major island in Southeast Asia. It forms part of Indonesia’s Greater Sunda Islands chain. It is ranked as the 11th largest island in the world. It is shaped by… Continue reading Sulawesi Island
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
News: In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the awarding of seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. These awards recognised the leadership of Operation Sindoor. About Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) It is India’s highest wartime distinguished service award, instituted on 26 June 1980, to honor exceptional service in… Continue reading Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
