Source: The post “Concerns over the Census questions” has been created based on “Concerns over the Census questions” published in “The Hindu” on 09th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Census is a statistical exercise undertaken to collect, process and disseminate demographic, economic and social data for policy and planning. The proposed 2027 Census… Continue reading Concerns over the Census questions
How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Source: The post “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” has been created based on “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” published in “Indian Express” on 09th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Judicial appointments are crucial for maintaining independence, impartiality and public confidence in the judiciary. The debate assumes… Continue reading How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 September 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 9th September 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 9 September 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 September 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 9 September 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9 September 2026 I Mains Marathon
Dedicated Freight Corridors – Objectives, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking another milestone in strengthening India’s freight infrastructure. The development is expected to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce transit time and costs, and improve connectivity between industrial centres and major ports. Table of Content What is a Dedicated Freight… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridors – Objectives, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Bornean Orangutan
News: Wildfires in Kalimantan affected 60.2% of Bornean orangutan habitat, putting its food sources, nesting trees and habitat connectivity at risk. About Bornean Orangutan The Bornean orangutan is a great ape that naturally occurs in Borneo. Species Types: There are three recognized orangutan species – Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. Habitat and Distribution: The Bornean orangutan lives… Continue reading Bornean Orangutan
Tibetan Plateau
News: Rising temperatures caused glacier retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, linked to the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border. About Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Plateau is a vast, high-elevation plateau in Asia. Other Names: It is called the “Roof of the World” and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Location and extension: It lies in southwestern China. It… Continue reading Tibetan Plateau
Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil
News: The Ministry of Coal, along with Coal India Limited (CIL) celebrated key milestones under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives namely Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil. About Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) is a flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative Coal India Limited (CIL)… Continue reading Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil
Orangutans
News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
News: e-FAST India launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) to accelerate zero-emission freight in India at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 in New Delhi. About e-FAST India e-FAST India stands for Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India. Initiative by: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. It is an initiative… Continue reading e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
