News: Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. About Onchocerciasis Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide after trachoma. Transmission: The disease is transmitted to humans through repeated bites from infected blackflies of the Simulium… Continue reading Onchocerciasis
Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained Pointwise
Download PDF Daily 7 PM Initiative for the day There has been a long history of struggle for ensuring the Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces. There has been much progress in recent times, with women progressively getting more responsibilities in the armed forces. Yet, women officers continue to face multiple challenges and… Continue reading Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained Pointwise
Hindu Rate of Growth
News- Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit that the phrase “Hindu rate of growth” reflected a colonial mindset.. About Hindu Rate of Growth It is a term that describes India’s low economic growth rates from the 1950s to the 1980s, which averaged around 3.5%. Term Coined By: It was… Continue reading Hindu Rate of Growth
Right to Disconnect
News- The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 was recently introduced in Lok Sabha by MP Supriya Sule to promote work–life balance. About Right to Disconnect It is the right of workers not to engage in work-related activities or communications through digital tools (including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers) or other communication tools outside working… Continue reading Right to Disconnect
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
News- The DGCA granted IndiGo temporary exemptions from new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms to stabilise operations after widespread flight cancellations and severe disruptions. About the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation that primarily deals with safety issues… Continue reading Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
[Officer Odyssey] Guardian of Mumbai, Sentinel of India – The Remarkable Journey of IPS Officer Sadanand Vasant Date
In India’s long fight against terrorism, few police leaders command the respect that IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date does. Known nationwide as the “26/11 Hero,” he is the rare officer whose courage under fire is matched by intellect, reform-driven thinking, and three decades of service shaped by unwavering integrity. Born on 14 December 1966 in… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] Guardian of Mumbai, Sentinel of India – The Remarkable Journey of IPS Officer Sadanand Vasant Date
UPSC Prelims Marathon 8 December – Bhakti and Sufi Movements – 2025
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 8 December Bhakti and Sufi Movements 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 8 December – Bhakti and Sufi Movements – 2025
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 8 December 2025
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 8 December 2025
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 6 December 2025
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 6 December 2025 MCQs for today. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint. Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs Archive – Click Here… Continue reading 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 6 December 2025
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Source: The post “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” has been created, based on “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 6 December 2025. Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India faces… Continue reading Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
