News: Odisha has formed a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the alleged forced relocation of villages from the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, following residents’ claims of eviction from their ancestral homes. About Satokosia Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in Odisha. It is spread over four districts, including Nayagarh, Cuttack, Angul and Boudh. Naming: The name… Continue reading Satokosia Tiger Reserve
Nepali Language Recognition Day
News: The 35th Nepali Language Constitutional Recognition Day was observed on August 20 in India. About Nepali Language Recognition Day This day is also known as Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas. It is celebrated on August 20 every year. Inclusion in 8th Schedule: In 1992, the Indian Parliament unanimously passed the 71st constitutional Amendment Bill to include… Continue reading Nepali Language Recognition Day
Key Facts about Zambia
News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his heartiest congratulations to President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia. Key Facts about Zambia It is a landlocked country in the southern region of Africa. Bordering states: It shares a border with eight countries: Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi,… Continue reading Key Facts about Zambia
UPSC Mains 2026 Essay Question Paper PDF – Download
[Download UPSC Mains 2026 Essay Paper PDF] The UPSC Mains 2026 examination commenced today, with the Essay Paper being conducted as the first paper of the examination. The Essay Paper is an important part of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination and tests a candidate’s ability to develop a coherent argument, analyse a topic from… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2026 Essay Question Paper PDF – Download
Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
News: The Defence Ministry has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 405 strategically important items. About Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) is a list of defence items that, after a specified deadline, must be procured from domestic sources instead of being imported. Notified by: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) notifies the Positive… Continue reading Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 August – Later Vedic Age – 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 21 August Later Vedic Age For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 August – Later Vedic Age – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 21 August 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 21 August 2026
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 20 August 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 20 August 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 20 August 2026
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 20 August 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 20 August 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 than… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 20 August 2026
The Vexed Problem of Fertilizer Overuse and Subsidy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price Introduction India’s fertilizer sector faces a growing challenge of import dependence, rising subsidy costs and inefficient fertilizer use. Geopolitical disruptions have increased the prices of fertilizers, natural gas and other inputs, exposing India’s dependence on external supplies. At… Continue reading The Vexed Problem of Fertilizer Overuse and Subsidy
