UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Introduction Political funding shapes how democracy works in practice. When access to money is unequal, political competition becomes unequal. In India, private donations dominate political finance, which has created sharp funding asymmetries, weakened electoral fairness, and strengthened the nexus between… Continue reading The Case of Political Funding in India
The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction Cities are growing rapidly and pulling people from villages, small towns, and even across national borders. Migration now shapes how cities function, who they serve, and who they exclude. Yet, many cities are still… Continue reading The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 26 December 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 26th December 2025 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 26 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
Santhali language
News: The President of India released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Santhali Language The Santhali language is one of the most ancient living languages of India and is spoken by the Santal tribal community. Script: Santhali is primarily written in the Ol… Continue reading Santhali language
Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap
News: The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipyard Limited on 23 December 2025. About Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap Samudra Pratap is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. Inducted by: It was inducted into service… Continue reading Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap
India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
News: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process with effect from 1 January 2026. This will be the third occasion on which India has been entrusted with the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process. About Kimberley Process and India’s Role The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international… Continue reading India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
100 years of CPI – Role & Limitations – Explained Pointwise
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has turned 100 on December 26, 2025. The CPI has played a very important role during the freedom struggle as well as in the post-independence period. It has traditionally been strong in states like Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Table of Content Evolution of… Continue reading 100 years of CPI – Role & Limitations – Explained Pointwise
Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Tsunami Ready Programme
News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
Aegean Sea
News: Greek coastguard were searching for a missing child off the island of Farmakonisi after rescuing 52 migrants in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea. About Aegean Sea Location: The Aegean Sea is a marginal sea of the Mediterranean Sea, located between Greece and Turkey. It lies between the Balkan Peninsula in the west and… Continue reading Aegean Sea
