India and the United Kingdom, the world’s fifth and sixth largest economies respectively, signed the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, after nearly three years of negotiation. This deal, hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “ambitious and mutually beneficial” agreement, marks a historic milestone in India’s trade diplomacy post-Brexit. The… Continue reading India-UK Free Trade Agreement 2025: A Strategic Leap in Bilateral and Global Trade Architecture
Siddharth Pokharna, IAS Rank 216 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Siddharth Pokharna has secured AIR 216 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2024 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 216 and becoming a UPSC 2024 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to… Continue reading Siddharth Pokharna, IAS Rank 216 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
India’s Performance in Human Development Index
News- The Human Development Report 2025, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2023 Human Development Index, measures global human progress across health, education, and income indicators. India’s Performance in Human Development Index. Key Findings of the Report 1. India’s Rank and HDI Score India ranks 130 out of 193 countries, improving by… Continue reading India’s Performance in Human Development Index
IMF Executive Board
News- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Parameswaran Iyer as the new Executive Director, representing India at IMF’s Executive Board. About IMF Executive Board The Executive Board of the IMF is responsible for the daily operations of the Fund. It exercises powers given by the Board of Governors and those under the IMF’s… Continue reading IMF Executive Board
Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs)
News: Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs) have become a highly innovative tool in structured finance, addressing liquidity challenges while offering investors diversified exposure to a pool of underlying assets. Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs). About Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs) These are debt instruments that allow investors to earn returns from a pool of underlying loans or receivables. These could include… Continue reading Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs)
Appointment of the CBI Director
News: On May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the meeting of the committee tasked with appointing the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Appointment of the CBI Director. About the Appointment of the CBI Director The appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is governed by the… Continue reading Appointment of the CBI Director
9th May @ 9:15 AM | The Last Session before Prelims 2025 by Mr. Ayush Sinha
Dear Students, This is to inform you that we are organising the Last session before Prelims 2025 on Friday, 9th May 2025 at 9:15 AM. The session will be organized by Mr. Ayush Sinha and the agenda of session will be strategies and planning for last 15 days before UPSC Prelims 2025. Those of… Continue reading 9th May @ 9:15 AM | The Last Session before Prelims 2025 by Mr. Ayush Sinha
Banna Venkatesh, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 15 – Testimonial
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Banna Venkatesh has secured AIR 15 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2024 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 15 and becoming a UPSC 2024 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to… Continue reading Banna Venkatesh, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 15 – Testimonial
Vishal Mahar, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 714 – Testimonial
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Vishal Mahar has secured AIR 714 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2024 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 714 and becoming a UPSC 2024 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to… Continue reading Vishal Mahar, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 714 – Testimonial
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 May 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 7 May 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 7 May 2025 I Mains Marathon
