[register] Scoring 210 in Personality Test – By Hunar, AIR 72

Dear All, Every year we have some candidates who shine bright at different phases of the examination. Last year, among the best candidates I had the fortune to meet was Hunar. She also scored 210 in the Personality Test last year and has joined the prestigious Indian Foreign Service. This Sunday at 4PM, we meet at… Continue reading [register] Scoring 210 in Personality Test – By Hunar, AIR 72

Rollback of Quality Control Orders

Source: The post “Rollback of Quality Control Orders” has been created, based on “Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper- 3- Economy Context: Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory product standards imposed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)… Continue reading Rollback of Quality Control Orders

Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift

Source: The post “Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift” has been created, based on “Sanjaya Baru writes: Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The G20 was established during the 2008 global financial crisis as the premier… Continue reading Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift

Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – environment-pollution Introduction Air pollution in India is a chronic public health and development crisis, not just a winter problem in Delhi. Harmful levels of pollutants such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and toxic gases damage human health, reduce productivity and impose large economic losses. Despite advances in monitoring, clean-energy transitions… Continue reading Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air

Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 and  paper 3 –Social Sector Initiatives & Labour Reforms. Introduction India has entered a new phase of labour governance with the enforcement of four modernised Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. These reforms come at a crucial time when India, with one of the world’s largest and youngest workforces,… Continue reading Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem

Tex-RAMPS Scheme

News: The Government of India has approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost innovation and competitiveness in the textiles sector. About Tex-RAMPS Scheme Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme is for future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Type of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Ministry involved: It is fully funded and… Continue reading Tex-RAMPS Scheme

Finn’s Weaver

News: Finn’s Weaver Bird is in the news because its population is rapidly declining in the Terai region. About Finn’s Weaver The Finn’s Baya (Ploceus megarhynchus) is also called as Finn’s Weaver, Yellow Weaver and Himalayan Weaver. In Uttarakhand, it is called Pahari (hill) Baya. Naming: The weaver bird was named Finn’s Weaver after Frank… Continue reading Finn’s Weaver

[Free Resource] Optional Interview Guidance Program

As the UPSC Personality Test approaches, aspirants often struggle to balance optional-specific depth with the broad expectations of the interview board. To help our fellow student community, ForumIAS optional faculties have prepared subject wise optional question document. This document serves as a curated compilation of actual and expected UPSC Civil Services Interview questions, specifically relevant… Continue reading [Free Resource] Optional Interview Guidance Program

Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

News: The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

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