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
Means-test and Creamy Layer
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
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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
