Source: The post Digital payments grow fast but GDP impact remains unclear has been created, based on the article “Do e-payments spur growth?” published in “Businessline” on 11th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- growth and development Context: India’s digital payments, led by UPI, have crossed 20 billion transactions annually. While convenience has improved,… Continue reading Digital payments grow fast but GDP impact remains unclear
India must strengthen efforts to eliminate modern slavery
Source: The post India must strengthen efforts to eliminate modern slavery has been created, based on the article “Guardrails against modern slavery” published in “Businessline” on 11th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Social issues Context: While climate change dominates the sustainability and ESG agenda, the social dimension, particularly modern slavery, remains under-addressed. The article… Continue reading India must strengthen efforts to eliminate modern slavery
Understanding the real fertility crisis and population concerns
Source: The post Understanding the real fertility crisis and population concerns has been created, based on the article “Population decline and an ill-informed chorus” published in “The Hindu” on 11th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society-Population and Associated Issues Context: Concerns about population trends have shifted from fears of overpopulation to worries about falling… Continue reading Understanding the real fertility crisis and population concerns
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
ECI, using its discretionary powers under Section 21(3) of Representation of People Act, 1950, is conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for the entire country, starting first from Bihar. This would be first such exercise in more than 2 decades (last took place in 2004). However, the exercise has also triggered several… Continue reading Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – July 2025 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of July 2025 – First 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 – July 2025 – 1st week
Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
News: The Kerala High Court has ordered the conditional “arrest” of Liberian container ship MSC Akiteta II, after the Kerala government filed an admiralty suit. About Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 The Act governs maritime disputes in India. Under the Act, admiralty suits can be filed for maritime claims such as… Continue reading Admiralty (Jurisdiction & Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
Aspirational DMF Programme
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines released operational guidelines of ‘Aspirational DMF Programme’ for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programmes (ABP). About Aspirational DMF Programme The programme is launched for the convergence of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and… Continue reading Aspirational DMF Programme
INS Nistar
News: The Indian Navy is set to commission its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on July 18. About INS Nistar It is India’s first indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Built by: The ship has been indigenously designed and constructed by state-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited. It… Continue reading INS Nistar
UPSC Prelims Marathon 11 July – Municipalities – 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 11 July Municipalities 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 the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 11 July – Municipalities – 2025
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 July 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 11 July 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 11 July 2025 I Mains Marathon
