News: Several beaches in Spain and Famara beaches in Lanzarote were closed earlier this month after blue dragons began to wash ashore. About Blue Dragons Blue dragons are mollusks and belong to the nudibranch family, which means they are related to snails. Scientific name: Glaucus atlanticus. It is also called the sea swallow, blue angel,… Continue reading Blue Dragons
Green Credit Programme (GCP)
News: The Environment Ministry notified a new methodology on August 29 for tree-plantation credits under the Green Credit Programme (GCP). About Green Credit Programme (GCP) It is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by various stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and companies. Launched: It was launched… Continue reading Green Credit Programme (GCP)
Green bonds
NEWS: Global issuance of green bonds has crossed $3 trillion and reached $577 billion in 2024, yet they account for only 3 per cent of the bond market. About Green bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments (Sovereign Green Bonds issued by RBI), corporations, and multilateral banks to raise funds for projects that… Continue reading Green bonds
SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The 25th SCO Summit is being held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin, China. It marks the fifth time China hosts the summit and is expected to be the largest gathering in SCO history. Leaders from over 20 countries, plus heads of about 10 international organizations, will be present. PM Narendra Modi… Continue reading SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Orcinus Orca (Killer Whale)
News: A new study in the Journal of Comparative Psychology investigates why orcas are provisioning humans. About Orcinus Orca (Killer Whale) It is a dolphin in the family Delphinidae, not a true whale, and it is the most widely distributed of all cetaceans. It is commonly called as the killer whale. It is an extremely… Continue reading Orcinus Orca (Killer Whale)
UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers – PDF | Download Now
The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Optional Papers have been conducted. Optional subjects are a crucial factor in determining the final merit, carrying 500 marks in total (Paper I & Paper II). Many aspirants choose popular subjects such as Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, , Public Administration, Hindi Literature, among others. You can download all UPSC Mains… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers – PDF | Download Now
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1 September 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 1 September 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 1 September 2025 I Mains Marathon
Purple Notice
News– The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued its first Purple Notice through Interpol. About Purple Notice It is one of the eight types of notices issued by INTERPOL. Purpose: To share details with member countries about the modus operandi, tools, devices, and concealment techniques employed by criminals. Focus: Unlike Red Notices and other alerts that identify… Continue reading Purple Notice
Adi Vaani
News– The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Beta Version of “Adi Vaani”, India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. About Adi Vaani It is an AI-based translation tool that serves as the foundation for a future large language model dedicated to tribal languages. It is developed under the banner of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh… Continue reading Adi Vaani
UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 September – Weather Climate and Season in India – 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 1 September Weather Climate and Season in India For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 September – Weather Climate and Season in India – 2025
