News: A team of divers recently identified the wreckage of a sailing vessel which drowned in the lake in 1868. About Lake Erie Location: Lake Erie is one of North America’s Great Lakes situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area… Continue reading Lake Erie
Barren-land Fallacy
News: Tree-planting drives in India have highlighted concerns about planting trees in unsuitable ecosystems and ignoring the value of naturally open ecosystems. About Barren-land Fallacy Barren-land Fallacy: It is the belief that land without tree cover is ecologically deficient and should evolve or be converted into a forest. Consequences of the Fallacy: Damage to Open… Continue reading Barren-land Fallacy
Operation Black Hawk
News: In a breakthrough against drug trafficking, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP and UP Units successfully executed ‘Operation Black Hawk’. About Operation Black Hawk Agency Involved: Under the operation, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted an interstate drug syndicate by undertaking back to back operations. Team involved in Operation:… Continue reading Operation Black Hawk
Exercise Udara Shakti 2026
News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded its participation in two pivotal international flight engagements: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. About Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 About: It is a five-day bilateral air exercise between India and Malaysia. Host: It was conducted at Subang, Malaysia. First… Continue reading Exercise Udara Shakti 2026
INS Mangrol
News: INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy. About INS Mangrol INS Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Mahe’ is the the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Anjadip’ is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being inducted into the… Continue reading INS Mangrol
Female Labour Force Participation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India’s Low Female Labour Force Participation rate is a big threat to India’s Demographic Dividend. India still has not cracked the code of getting women to work in time. Any further delay in improving the female labour force participation in productive sector, will be detrimental to India’s dream of becoming a developed nation by… Continue reading Female Labour Force Participation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
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UPSC Mains 2026 Question Papers PDF – GS 1, GS 2, GS 3, GS 4, Optional & Language Papers
The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 question papers are available through the links below. Aspirants can access the individual question papers and download the respective PDFs from the dedicated pages. UPSC Mains 2026 Question Papers PDF General Studies Question Papers UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 1 Question Paper PDF UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 2… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2026 Question Papers PDF – GS 1, GS 2, GS 3, GS 4, Optional & Language Papers
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 24 August 2026 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 24th August 2026 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 24 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 24 August – Battle of Ten Kings, Mahajanpadas – 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 24 August Battle of Ten Kings, Mahajanpadas For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 24 August – Battle of Ten Kings, Mahajanpadas – 2026
