News: Scientists discovered freshwater fish fossils in Saharanpur, including first gourami fossil in India and second globally, indicating a Pliocene ecosystem. About Gourami Fossils The Gourami fossils are freshwater fish remains identified through otolith structures from ancient ecosystems. Discovered by: The fossils were discovered by scientists led by Dr. Ningthoujam Premjit Singh of the Wadia… Continue reading Gourami Fossils
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
News: The recent UNEP reports state that the world still needs to protect an area almost the size of the Indian Ocean by 2030 to reach the 30% target under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). About Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) It was adopted during the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties… Continue reading Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
ARTEMIS PROGRAM – Objective & Significance – Explained Poinwtise
The Artemis-2 Mission sent a crew of 4 astronauts beyond low-earth orbit for the first time since 1972. It aims to prove the whole system works as designed & accelerate plans to land U.S. astronauts on the moon amid increasing competition from China. Table of Content What is the Artemis Program? What are the objectives… Continue reading ARTEMIS PROGRAM – Objective & Significance – Explained Poinwtise
International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026
News: The second edition of SMOPS-2026 conference is being held from 8–10 April 2026 in Bengaluru, India. About International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026 It is a global conference focused on spacecraft mission operations and future space mission management. Organized by: It is jointly organized by ISRO, Astronautical Society of India (ASI), and International… Continue reading International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 9 April 2026
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 9 April 2026
UPSC Prelims Marathon 9 April – Political Parties – 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 9 April Political Parties 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 9 April – Political Parties – 2026
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 8 April 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 8 April 2026 MCQs for today. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint. Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs Archive – Click Here… Continue reading 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 8 April 2026
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8 April 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8 April 2026 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 8 April 2026
Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu, exposed serious failures in policing and judicial processes. Arrested on minor charges, they were subjected to brutal torture in custody, leading to their deaths. The case highlights misuse of police power, weak safeguards, and low accountability. At… Continue reading Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
In Delhi’s support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The Gulf has now become a top strategic priority for India, especially during the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. It is not a distant region but India’s immediate neighbourhood with strong economic and social ties. India’s response shows a clear shift in thinking. This shift reflects… Continue reading In Delhi’s support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought
