Source: The post Self Reliance in Shipping has been created, based on the article “India has a viable voyage plan to acquire self-reliance in shipping” published in “Live Mint” on 29 September 2025. Self Reliance in Shipping. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their… Continue reading Self Reliance in Shipping
Food Security amid Uncertainty
Source: The post Food Security amid Uncertainty has been created, based on the article “Food security amid Uncertainty” published in “Indian Express” on 29 September 2025. Food Security amid Uncertainty. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security. Context: In today’s globalized environment, India’s food security is intricately linked to its energy and… Continue reading Food Security amid Uncertainty
High Value Crops – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
High value crops are mainly horticulture crops such as fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables & aromatic plants etc. The value of output and net returns of most of these horticulture crops is higher. Table of Content Key characteristics of of high value crops Examples of High Value Crops Significance of high value crops Challenges to high… Continue reading High Value Crops – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
National Security Act (NSA), 1980
News: Sonam Wangchuk’s preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) has renewed attention on this stringent law that is used against perceived threats to public order and national security. About National Security Act (NSA), 1980 It is an act that empowers the government to detain a person if the authorities are satisfied that he/she… Continue reading National Security Act (NSA), 1980
Drone Wall Initiative
News: The European Union launched a “drone wall” along its eastern flank after recent airspace violations by Russia. About Drone Wall Initiative Drone Wall Initiative It is a cutting-edge defense strategy being adopted by the European Union (EU) and several NATO countries to counter escalating airspace violations, particularly from Russian drones. The initiative is… Continue reading Drone Wall Initiative
Indian Ports Act 2025
News: Recently, the Indian Ports Act 2025 was introduced to replace the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908. About the Indian Ports Act, 2025 The Indian Ports Act, 2025, replaces the 1908 Indian Ports Act with a forward-looking, integrated framework tailored to the demands of a modern economy. It was passed by Parliament in August 2025 to align India’s port governance with global standards. Aim: To unlock the full potential… Continue reading Indian Ports Act 2025
Musi River
News: Telangana CM reviewed and directed emergency measures to tackle flooding along the Musi River after heavy rains and reservoir overflows. . About Musi River About The Musi River flows through Telangana. It is a major tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau. It is also known as the Muchukunda, Moosa or Musunuru… Continue reading Musi River
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
News: Recently, UNESCO officially announced the designation of the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in India, as part of 26 new sites added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). About Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Location It is located in the Western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district. It is stretched along the Western Himalayas, from… Continue reading Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
News: Two Bihar wetlands—Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran)—are newly designated Ramsar Sites, raising Bihar’s total to five and India’s tally to 93. About Gokul Jalashay Ramsar Site Location Buxar district (Bihar) River Associated It is situated on the southern edge of the Ganga River. Type It is an oxbow lake spread over… Continue reading New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 September 2025 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 September 2025 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 September 2025 I Mains Marathon
