Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently gave her first media interview from India since her ouster, reaffirming her intention to return to Bangladesh despite legal proceedings against her. The remarks have added a new political dimension to India–Bangladesh relations, with Bangladesh expressing concern over the platform provided to the former leader. Table of Content … Continue reading India-Bangladesh Relationship – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Bonda Tribe and Ringa Weaving Tradition
News: The Bonda tribe of Odisha continues to preserve the centuries-old Ringa weaving tradition, which remains an important symbol of its cultural identity. About Bonda Tribe The Bonda tribe is one of India’s oldest Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), known for preserving its distinct cultural traditions. Location: They are exclusively found in the Malkangiri district… Continue reading Bonda Tribe and Ringa Weaving Tradition
Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
News: The Supreme Court clarified that a direction banning mining activities within a 10 km radius of the Asan wetland conservation reserve would apply to other wetland conservation reserves across the country for the sake of parity. About Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve Location: It is situated in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, along the Asan River, which flows… Continue reading Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
News: Two women changemakers, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai. About Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 It is a national award that recognises grassroots individuals, community champions, or organisations for outstanding environmental protection efforts. Instituted By: It is instituted by M.S.… Continue reading Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
News : Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, popularly known as “Hatkargha Maa” (Mother of Handlooms), is remembered for her exceptional contribution to Indian handlooms and handicrafts. About Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (1903–1988) was a freedom fighter, social reformer, feminist, and a leading force behind the revival of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre. Early Life: Birth: She was born on… Continue reading Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7 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 7th 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 7 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
HYDERACENE
News: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has secured an Indian patent for HYDERACENE. About HYDERACENE HYDERACENE is a novel polymer-based material developed for use in solid rocket propellants for defence and space applications. It has been patented under the title “Synthesis of Novel Burn Rate Catalyst, Ferrocene Polyethylene Glycidyl Grafted Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene via Ring-Opening Polymerization.”… Continue reading HYDERACENE
Agni-4 Missile
News: India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-4 Missile Agni-4 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM). Developed By: It was designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Operated Under: It is operated under the… Continue reading Agni-4 Missile
GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet recently approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. About GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme will establish Compressed Biogas as a major pillar of India’s future energy mix. It was originally launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in 2018 as an… Continue reading GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
News: In a major scientific breakthrough Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. About Asha Variety of Pigeonpea ICAR has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’. It is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or… Continue reading Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
