News: Logistics Data Bank recently achieved the milestone of tracking 10 crore export-import containers since its launch in 2016. About Logistics Data Bank (LDB) Logistics Data Bank (LDB) is a technology-based platform that provides visibility of Export-Import (EXIM) container movement across the logistics chain. Launch: It was launched in 2016. LDB 2.0 was launched in September 2025.… Continue reading Logistics Data Bank (LDB)
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a ‘flagship’ project of the Government and ‘it is critical for the water security and socio-economic development of Bundelkhand region’. The project was approved in December 2021 by the Union Government. The Ken-Betwa Link project is expected to cost INR 44,605 crore. While the project is expected to benefit the… Continue reading Ken-Betwa Link Project: Benefits and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 August 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 18 August 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 18 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
News: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found E. coli in drinking water samples from eight of 49 railway stations. About E. coli Bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Natural Habitat: It normally resides in the intestines of humans and animals and is also found in their… Continue reading E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
Communal Award
News: In August 1936, the British announced the Communal Award. About Communal Award, 1932 The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on 16 August 1932. It introduced separate electorates for various religious and social communities in India. The communities given separate electorates included Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans and the Depressed… Continue reading Communal Award
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 – August – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 -August – 2026 Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is essential for every serious student of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR). The PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief is an initiative designed to bridge the… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 – August – 2026
Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
News: India-based defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrated a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at a Defence Research & Development Organisation facility in Hyderabad. About Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs) Detonation is a combustion process in which the flame travels through the fuel mixture faster than the speed of sound, unlike conventional combustion where the flame travels slower… Continue reading Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 18 – August – 2026
Thinker of the Day | A.H. Hanson Work – Planning & Administrative Implementation A British scholar of planning and public administration who made important observations on India’s planning process, implementation problems and public enterprises. His the Process of Planning specifically examined India’s Five-Year Plans. – Hanson questioned why India’s plans repeatedly faced crises despite capable… Continue reading Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 18 – August – 2026
Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 | Starts 23 Aug. at 11 AM
Dear Students, We are commencing Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 from 23 August 2026 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM. Students enrolled in Current Affairs+ (Pre-cum-Mains) Classes for CSE 2027 are strongly encouraged to join us in these classes. For complete details and registration, please visit: https://academy.forumias.com/event/ca2027prelims These will be offline-only classes conducted at our… Continue reading Early Access Bonus Classes for Prelims 2027 | Starts 23 Aug. at 11 AM
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of August 2026 – Second week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August 2026 – 2nd week
