News- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with total Central Assistance of Rs.1 lakh crore. About Urban Challenge Fund Type of Scheme: It is a new centrally sponsored scheme. Ministry involved: It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: It… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund
PM RAHAT Scheme
News- The Union Cabinet approved PM RAHAT on February 14, 2026, launched from Seva Teerth to strengthen emergency response after road accidents. About PM RAHAT PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) is an emergency healthcare and social security initiative focused on saving lives after road accidents. Launched by: Approved by the Union… Continue reading PM RAHAT Scheme
Army Ant Species
News- Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha discovered two new army ant species in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats, as reported in Asian Myrmecology. About Army Ant Species They are keystone predators that play a critical role in regulating arthropod populations and shaping forest biodiversity by consuming large quantities of invertebrates on a daily basis. Scientific name:… Continue reading Army Ant Species
Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
News: The World Health Organization has granted prequalification to an additional Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2). About Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) It is an improved oral vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type-2. The vaccine is used for active immunization in all age groups, especially during… Continue reading Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
7th Schedule of Indian Constitution – Explained Pointwise
Table of Content What is 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution? What is the significance of the 7th schedule of the Indian constitution? What are the issues with the 7th Schedule? What should be the way forward? What is 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution? The 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution delineates the distribution of powers… Continue reading 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution – Explained Pointwise
Monsoon Breaks
News: New research shows that dry desert winds blowing from the west and northwest of India can help predict monsoon break periods, offering an early warning system for farmers. These breaks, marked by reduced rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, can seriously affect agricultural production. About Monsoon Breaks About: During the south-west monsoon period, after… Continue reading Monsoon Breaks
Wheat Cultivation
News: The Centre has allowed the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 5 LMT of wheat products, easing the export ban that was imposed in May 2022. About Wheat Cultivation Wheat is the second most important cereal crop of India. It is the main food crop, in north and north-western part… Continue reading Wheat Cultivation
UPSC Prelims Marathon 16 February – Fundamental Rights (Article 12-35) – 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 16 February Fundamental Rights (Article 12-35) For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 16 February – Fundamental Rights (Article 12-35) – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 16 February 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 16 February 2026
[Download] MGP EPIC Magazine- January 2026
Dear All, ForumIAS is pleased to present you the EPIC MGP Essential magazine for the month of January 2026. MGP Essential Magazine, January 2026- In this edition which we have delved into the mains related topics, which will be of immense help for your mains current affairs content building. ForumIAS MGP Essential January 2026 Download to… Continue reading [Download] MGP EPIC Magazine- January 2026
