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 11th August 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transformed India’s shift from cash to digital payments, with zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) helping drive widespread merchant acceptance and financial inclusion. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 now creates legal space for charges on specified electronic payment modes,… Continue reading UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
Do not write the obituary of international law yet
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law is facing a serious credibility crisis as wars, civilian suffering and weak international institutions expose the gap between legal rules and their enforcement. Yet, states continue to invoke international law, use it to settle disputes and rely on it for cooperation. The central issue, therefore,… Continue reading Do not write the obituary of international law yet
India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
Source: The post “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” has been created based on “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2026. India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: India has around 63 million MSMEs, employing more than 320 million people and contributing about 31%… Continue reading India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Source: The post “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” has been created based on “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2026. Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Indian handloom sector has deep economic,… Continue reading Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 August 2026 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 11 August 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
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Indian Peacock
News: India recently donated five Indian peafowls—four blue males and one white male-to the United Nations Office at Geneva. About Indian Peacock The Indian Peacock is India’s national bird and a large, colourful member of the pheasant family. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Pavo cristatus. Habitat: It occurs in deciduous forests, shrublands, grasslands, forest… Continue reading Indian Peacock
National Scholarship Portal
News: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. About National Scholarship Portal (NSP) The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform that provides a range of scholarship-related services, including student applications, application processing, approval, sanction… Continue reading National Scholarship Portal
Dirac Medal 2026
News: Four physicists, including Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, have been awarded the Dirac Medal 2026 for contributions to statistical mechanics and theoretical physics. About Dirac Medal 2026 Origin: The Dirac Medal was first awarded in 1985 by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Naming: It is named after P.A.M. Dirac, one of the greatest… Continue reading Dirac Medal 2026
