Today’s brief covers these important themes: Brahma Chellaney in Project Syndicate focuses on India and the U.S as global partners but regional rivals in South Asia. Luis Núñez Vera in Observer Research Foundation analysis the relation between maritime security, geo-economics and climate governance. Shashank Ranjan in The Hindu talks about winning Adivasi trust through participatory… Continue reading PSIR Brief #70
Dark Patterns
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
News: NGT directed authorities to respond to complaints of unauthorized tree felling in Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and its eco-sensitive zone. About Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located on the western boundary of Guwahati city in Assam. Established: The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel. Area:… Continue reading Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Ethics+ for Mains 2026 begins with open class on 6th June at 4 PM
GS Paper IV (Ethics) can be a major score booster in UPSC Mains, yet many aspirants struggle due to the lack of a structured preparation strategy. To help you prepare effectively, ForumIAS is launching Ethics+ for Mains 2026, starting on 6th June 2026 at 4:00 PM in Online & Offline modes. The program covers Ethics concepts, case studies, PYQ-based themes,… Continue reading Ethics+ for Mains 2026 begins with open class on 6th June at 4 PM
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Startups in India – Explained Pointwise
Startups have emerged as a vital pillar of India’s economic transformation, driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive development. Over the past decade, India has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, with more than 2 lakh startups as of December 2025 . Major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have been at the forefront of this transformation.… Continue reading Startups in India – Explained Pointwise
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
UPSC Prelims Marathon 4 June – New Technologies – 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 4 June New Technologies 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 4 June – New Technologies – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 4 June 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 4 June 2026
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 3 June 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 3 June 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 3 June 2026
