The Quad, comprising of India, USA, Japan & Australia, has recently launched an initiative to secure supply chains of critical minerals. This initiative is basically launched to counter the dominance of China over these minerals which are vital to new technologies. Table of Content What is the Quad Grouping? What is the History of its… Continue reading QUAD Grouping- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
RailOne App
News: The Union Railway Minister launched a new app, RailOne, in New Delhi on 40th Foundation Day of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). About RailOne App It is a comprehensive, all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface, focused on improving passenger interface with railways. Developed by: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) Benefits: It integrates… Continue reading RailOne App
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
News: News: PSU Banks’ share in certificates of deposits issuance rises to 69% from 6% in three years, leading to their market share zooming from single digit to nearly 70% in three years. About Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable, unsecured money market instrument issued by scheduled commercial banks… Continue reading Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Operation MELON
News: The Narcotics Control Bureau has achieved a major breakthrough by dismantling India’s most prolific darknet drug syndicate under its Operation Melon. About Operation MELON It is an operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2025 that dismantled “Ketamelon,” India’s most sophisticated darknet drug syndicate. This high-impact operation was led by the NCB Cochin… Continue reading Operation MELON
C-FLOOD Platform
News: Union Minister of Jal inaugurates C-FLOOD, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. About C-FLOOD Platform It is a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level in the form of flood inundation maps and water level predictions. Developed by: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing… Continue reading C-FLOOD Platform
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 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, 3rd July 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 3 July 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 4 July – Supreme Court – 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 4 July Supreme Court 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… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 4 July – Supreme Court – 2025
PSIR Power 50 – Day 27 Capsule: COMPARATIVE POLITICS + Practice Qs
Hello aspirants, Today’s revision capsule of PSIR optional preparation covers COMPARATIVE POLITICS. There are one 20-markers, one 15-markers, and nine 10-markers from this topic in the last 12 years. COMPARATIVE POLITICS 1 | Why Compare? (Aristotle → Sartori) Point Scholars / Key ideas Self-knowledge through others Aristotle, Tocqueville (“mind cannot… Continue reading PSIR Power 50 – Day 27 Capsule: COMPARATIVE POLITICS + Practice Qs
India must fix weak trade and investment fundamentals
Source: The post India must fix weak trade and investment fundamentals has been created, based on the article “Fragility in current account surplus” published in “Businessline” on 3rd July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Economy-mobilisation of resources, growth, and development. Context: India recorded a $13.5 billion current account surplus in Q4FY25, equal to 1.3% of… Continue reading India must fix weak trade and investment fundamentals
Palliative care must be strengthened in India
Source: The post Palliative care must be strengthened in India has been created, based on the article “Integrating compassion, prioritising palliative care” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: Millions in India endure avoidable suffering… Continue reading Palliative care must be strengthened in India
