News: Supreme Court rules that Section 187(2) of the BNSS expands the scope of Police Custody under BNSS. About Scope of Police Custody under BNSS The Supreme Court held that Section 187(2) of BNSS enlarges the window during which police custody may be sought. Case name: The case was the State of Andhra Pradesh vs… Continue reading Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
News: Bombay Natural History Society sterilizes over 2,950 Dogs to Protect Black-Necked Cranes and Wildlife in areas of Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar, Ladakh. About Hanle Wetland It is a thriving high-altitude wetland oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. Location: It is located in Hanle village in Ladakh, near the border with China. Hanle… Continue reading About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
India’s journey towards food security reached a significant milestone with the enactment of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, transforming the “right to food” into a legal entitlement and marking a shift from a welfare to a rights-based approach. Recently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution proposed the Draft National Food Security (Amendment)… Continue reading National Food Security Act – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
News: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). About Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was rolled out on 07th April 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilised more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established in: 1987 Area: It covers an area of almost 1,600… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Asian Elephant
News: World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to conserve Asian elephants and their habitats. About Asian Elephant The Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. Habitat: Asian elephants inhabit grasslands, scrublands, evergreen forests and deciduous forests. In India, their habitat ranges from… Continue reading Asian Elephant
UPSC Prelims Marathon 13 August – Harappan Civilization – 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 13 August Harappan Civilization For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 13 August – Harappan Civilization – 2026
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – Aug 2026 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – August 2026 – 1st week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2027 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – Aug 2026 – 1st week
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 13 August 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 13 August 2026
