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
Why is the Supreme Court Examining Polygamy Again?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Constitution Introduction The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims. The petition seeks to abolish the practice for all citizens and apply laws against bigamy uniformly. The case raises questions about Muslim Personal Law, gender equality, fundamental rights… Continue reading Why is the Supreme Court Examining Polygamy Again?
Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?
Source: The post “Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?s” has been created based on “Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?” published in “Business Line” on 20 August 2026. Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap? UPSC Syllabus: GS 3-Indian Economy Context: Indian households hold a very large… Continue reading Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?
The case for tax-free annuities
Source: The post “The case for tax-free annuities” has been created based on “The case for tax-free annuities” published in “Business Line” on 20 August 2026. The case for tax-free annuities. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s ageing population has increased the need for secure, lifelong retirement income, while annuities also mobilise long-term capital… Continue reading The case for tax-free annuities
Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
Regulatory authorities recently issued show-cause notices to prominent celebrities for endorsing surrogate products like flavored cardamom that indirectly promote banned pan masala. This crackdown highlights intensifying legal scrutiny on celebrity accountability, misleading advertisements, and public health compliance in India. Table of Content What is surrogate advertising? Why is it used by certain companies? What are… Continue reading Surrogate Advertising – Explained Pointwise
