Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Introduction India aims to achieve a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, as set under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for 2035. However, the real issue is not only expanding institutions but ensuring who can… Continue reading Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture

Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment Introduction India has shifted women’s empowerment from intent to institutional infrastructure through planned policy design. Under the present Indian government, women are placed at the centre of development. This approach recognises that women’s progress accelerates economic growth. The focus has moved from welfare to women-led development, creating measurable… Continue reading Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade

Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)

News: Recently, Reserve Bank of India proposed removing due diligence for MSMEs onboarding on TReDS to promote ease of doing business. About Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) It is an electronic platform that facilitates financing or discounting of MSME trade receivables through multiple financiers. Launched by: It was launched by the Reserve Bank of India.… Continue reading Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)

Caribou

News: A recent study highlights that declining lichen and increasing snow depth can significantly reduce winter survival of caribou populations in the Arctic. About Caribou Caribou are large herbivorous ungulates adapted to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. They are also called ‘Reindeer’ in Eurasia. Scientific Name: Rangifer tarandus Habitat: Caribou thrive in polar and Arctic regions.… Continue reading Caribou

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

News: Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal have been uplisted to Endangered category in International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List due to climate change impacts. About Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) Emperor penguin is the largest penguin species that survives and breeds in extreme Antarctic winter conditions. Scientific name: Aptenodytes forsteri. Habitat: They depend on… Continue reading Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 10 – April – 2026

Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 10 -April-2026 This initiative ultimately aspires to transform everyday news into meaningful academic insight– making PSIR not just a subject to study, but a framework to understand the world.  Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 10 – April – 2026

‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme

News: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir called on Vice President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme. About ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme is an exposure and cultural integration programme for youth from Jammu & Kashmir. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government of Jammu and… Continue reading ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme

Operation Dhahabu Blitz

News: DRI Mumbai busts gold smuggling syndicate in Op Dhahabu Blitz; seizing approx. 30 kg gold worth ₹38 crore. About Operation Dhahabu Blitz It is an enforcement operation carried out to crack down on gold smuggling networks into India. Naming: Gold is  called ‘Dhahabu’ in Swahili language. Organized by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Aim:… Continue reading Operation Dhahabu Blitz

Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 10 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 10 April 2026

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