News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake
The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
News: The first-ever national assessment, “The State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights neglect, data gaps, and rising threats to bat species in India. About State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report It is the first national-level assessment of bat species status in India. Prepared by: The report is prepared by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation… Continue reading The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
News: The Indian government is fast-tracking the introduction of a national floor-level minimum wage (NFLMW) to address differences in worker pay across states. About National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) The National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) is the minimum pay below which no state government can set the minimum wage for workers. Wage includes… Continue reading National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
Geckos
News: Researchers have discovered a new bent-toed gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. About Geckos Geckos are reptiles belonging to the suborder Gekkota, which includes over 1,000 species of lizards. Family: They are spread across six families: Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Eublepharidae, Gekkonidae, Phyllodactylidae, and Sphaerodactylidae. Scientific Name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Geckos
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2026 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of April 2026 – Second week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2026 – 2nd week
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
News: The IndiaAI Mission has announced the selection of 10 cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. About IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme It is an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. Aim: It aims to provide Indian AI startups… Continue reading IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
Industrial Disasters – Causes & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
India has experienced numerous industrial disasters over the decades, ranging from chemical leaks and mining accidents to factory fires and structural collapses. Recently, a blast occurred in Vedanta’s thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh that killed 21 people. Last year also, a lethal accident happened in the pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad that led to the… Continue reading Industrial Disasters – Causes & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 April – Human Diseases – 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 18 April Human Diseases 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 18 April – Human Diseases – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 18 April 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 18 April 2026
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 17 April 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 17 April 2026 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 17 April 2026
