News: The Centre has opposed petitions before the Supreme Court seeking income-based prioritisation within reserved categories, arguing that the creamy layer principle does not apply to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). About Means-test and Creamy Layer About Means test: A means test in reservation is an income and wealth evaluation used to exclude… Continue reading Means-test and Creamy Layer
Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 7 – August – 2026
Keyword of the Day | Simulacra | Jean Baudrillard Copies or representations that no longer reflect the original reality but are treated as reality themselves. People start believing the image or perception more than the actual truth. for e.g. Government rankings and dashboards such as Swacch Survekshan or district performance dashboards may sometimes create an… Continue reading Pub Ad Optional Daily Brief – 7 – August – 2026
UPSC Prelims Marathon 7 August – Miscellaneous- V – 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 7 August Miscellaneous-V 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 7 August – Miscellaneous- V – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 7 August 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 7 August 2026
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 7 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 7 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 6 August 2026
We are posting 10 PM UPSC Current Affairs 6 August 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 6 August 2026
The Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India’s conservation of the Asiatic lion is one of its greatest wildlife achievements. The species has recovered from the brink of extinction and expanded beyond the Gir National Park and Sanctuary into surrounding landscapes. However, this success now faces new ecological and governance challenges. Protecting only Gir is… Continue reading The Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion
Fiscal Federalism, Efficiency versus Equity Concerns
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction The 16th Finance Commission (2026–31) keeps the States’ share in central taxes at 41% but changes the structure of fiscal transfers, especially grants-in-aid. It gives greater importance to efficiency, fiscal discipline and performance, while reducing several equalisation grants. This has… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism, Efficiency versus Equity Concerns
Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense
Source: The post “Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense” has been created based on “Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2026. Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: The Finance Ministry has proposed an amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act,… Continue reading Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense
Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending
Source: The post “Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending” has been created based on “Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2026. Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 3- Science and Technology Context: The Department of Science… Continue reading Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending
