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)
NUDGE Initiative
News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE Initiative based on its analysis of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) data for FY 2024–25. About NUDGE Initiative Full form: “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative Implementing agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading NUDGE Initiative
Bnei Menashe
News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe
Asian Youth Games 2025
News: The Asian Youth Games 2025, officially the 3rd edition of the event, is underway in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31, 2025. About Asian Youth Games It was initiated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to support athletes aged 14–18 years. It serves as a pathway to the Youth Olympic Games and… Continue reading Asian Youth Games 2025
Shatter the illusion: Where do you actually stand?
Dear Friends Join thousands of India’s brightest minds for the All India Open Test. Preparation often feels like a solitary journey. But in the silence of your study room, it is easy to overestimate your readiness. “Shatter the illusion of isolation. See your true reflection in a sea of thousands of India’s brightest minds.” To… Continue reading Shatter the illusion: Where do you actually stand?
