UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is now both an energy and digital chokepoint. Several subsea cables pass through this narrow route, linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe. Iran’s warning has highlighted the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure. Ongoing conflict has raised risks of accidental and indirect damage to these… Continue reading The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
G7 Declaration on Desertification
Source: The post “G7 Declaration on Desertification” has been created, based on “Environment G7 puts desertification at centre of environmental agenda, flags land crisis as global security threat” published in “Down To Earth” on 29 March 2026. G7 Declaration on Desertification. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Environment Context: The G7 Environment Ministerial Meeting 2026 placed desertification, land… Continue reading G7 Declaration on Desertification
Sacrifice Ratio
News: Recent steps to curb inflation in India, U.S.A., and U.K show that lowering inflation has economic costs, which are measured using the sacrifice ratio. About Sacrifice Ratio The sacrifice ratio is an economic ratio that measures the effect of rising and falling inflation on a country’s total production and output. It reflects the trade-off between price stability and economic… Continue reading Sacrifice Ratio
Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
Operation Global-Hunt
News: Recently, the NCB secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker and a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkey, who was the first target under Operation Global-Hunt. About Operation Global-Hunt Operation Global-Hunt is a mission launched to dismantle 100 drug networks run by India’s fugitives abroad, including… Continue reading Operation Global-Hunt
Swamp Deer
News: A study reports that translocated hard-ground swamp deer from Kanha to Satpura are increasing and breeding successfully, reducing extinction risk. About Swamp Deer Swamp deer, also called barasingha, is a deer species found in the Indian subcontinent. Subspecies: There are three subspecies of swamp deer found in the Indian subcontinent, which show regional distribution… Continue reading Swamp Deer
Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 12 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 April 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 29th April 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 29 April 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 April 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 29 April 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 29 April 2026 I Mains Marathon
