Source: The post How Small Modular Reactors Reduce Environmental Cost of AI has been created, based on the article “Redrawing the not-so-pretty energy footprint of AI” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2025. How Small Modular Reactors Reduce Environmental Cost of AI. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context:… Continue reading How Small Modular Reactors Reduce Environmental Cost of AI
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
News: Ministry of Culture takes steps to halt auction of Piprahwa relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Piprahwa Relics of Buddha. About Piprahwa Relics of Buddha These are the Buddha’s relics which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in present-day Uttar Pradesh — widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.… Continue reading Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
News: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources. Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025. About Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025 It is a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated… Continue reading Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
Igla-S
News: Indian Army gets new Russian missiles Igla-S to counter drones, choppers, jets. About Igla-S The Igla-S is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets. It is also known as Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS). Working: Once fired, the… Continue reading Igla-S
Stratospheric Airship Platform
News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site, in Madhya Pradesh. About Stratospheric Airship Platform It is a high-altitude, lighter-than-air unmanned system designed to carry instrumentation payloads to the stratosphere—approximately 17 km above the earth’s surface. Developed by: Agra-based Aerial Delivery Research… Continue reading Stratospheric Airship Platform
Sustainable AI and India’s Energy Future: The Role of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs)
The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is not just a technological transformation — it is a massive energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centres already consume about 1.5% of global electricity (2024), are growing at 12% annually and this figure is expected to double by 2030, driven by the proliferation of… Continue reading Sustainable AI and India’s Energy Future: The Role of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs)
Shikhar Mogha, IAS Rank 171 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Shikhar Mogha has secured AIR 171 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2024 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 171 and becoming a UPSC 2024 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to… Continue reading Shikhar Mogha, IAS Rank 171 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
Sahars Kumar, IAS Rank 153 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Sahars Kumar has secured AIR 153 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2024 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 153 and becoming a UPSC 2024 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to… Continue reading Sahars Kumar, IAS Rank 153 (UPSC CSE 2024) – Testimonial
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 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 6 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 6 May 2025 I Mains Marathon
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)
News- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reported substantial damage to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) barrages following the 2023 flooding incident. About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) It is a multi-purpose irrigation project located on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana. The Godavari River, often referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga‘, is the… Continue reading Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)
