Introduction Amid fiscal consolidation pressures highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025–26 and Union Budget 2026–27, the Sixteenth Finance Commission has sought to recalibrate Centre-State transfers, reshaping States’ fiscal capacity and autonomy. Stable Vertical Devolution and Predictability Retention of 41% Share in the Divisible Pool: The 16th Finance Commission maintained states’ share in the divisible pool… Continue reading [Answered] How have the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position?
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 2 March 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 2 March 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 2 March 2026 I Mains Marathon
Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options ahead
Source: The post “Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options ahead” has been created, based on “Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options ahead” published in “Indian Express” on 2 March 2026. Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options ahead
AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India
Source: The post “AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India” has been created, based on “AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India” published in “Indian Express” on 2 March 2026. AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India. AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar… Continue reading AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India
Skill India as Herculean Challenges, Galgotian Blunders
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Introduction India’s demographic dividend, which ends by 2040, offers a rare opportunity to transform the country into a global skill hub. Yet vocational education remains deeply neglected, with only 1.3% of secondary students enrolled, compared to… Continue reading Skill India as Herculean Challenges, Galgotian Blunders
Sixteenth Finance Commission — Misses and Concerns
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction The Sixteenth Finance Commission worked with unusual flexibility because its terms of reference flowed directly from constitutional provisions. It examined… Continue reading Sixteenth Finance Commission — Misses and Concerns
Arbitrage Funds
News: Arbitrage funds are gaining attention as investors notice price gaps between NSE and BSE during volatile market phases. About Arbitrage Funds Arbitrage funds are hybrid mutual funds that aim to earn returns by buying a stock at a lower price in one market and selling it at a higher price in another market at… Continue reading Arbitrage Funds
Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
News: The CGA launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to strengthen governance and efficiency in government banking transactions. About Controller General of Accounts (CGA) The Controller General of Accounts is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government. Legal Status: It is not a constitutional body. The Allocation of Business… Continue reading Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
News: Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar distributed footballs at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, under the Football for Schools initiative. About Football for Schools (F4S) Programme The Football for Schools Programme is run by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO to promote education through football. Launched in: It was launched in mid-2019 with pilot projects… Continue reading Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
News: Government of West Bengal signed an MoU with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga to develop the Ichhamati and Jalangi river basins. About Ichhamati River Ichamati river is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. Course of river: It originates as a distributary of the Mathabhanga… Continue reading Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
