News: The Union Cabinet approved ITLA as a Special Purpose Vehicle to improve coordination and multimodal integration in transport and logistics. About Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) The Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the transportation and logistics sectors. Aim: It aims to address fragmented planning… Continue reading Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics and IceCube Neutrino Detector
News: Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for contributions to IceCube and discovery of high-energy astrophysical neutrinos. About 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics Winner: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen. He is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. Awarded for: It was awarded for contributions to… Continue reading 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics and IceCube Neutrino Detector
Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). About Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) TheAdvanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) is a static line parachute system meant for mass drop of paratroopers. Developed by: It is designed and developed… Continue reading Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
SME Growth Fund
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF). About SME Growth Fund The SME Growth Fund is designed as a direct equity investment fund. Announced by: It has been announced by Ministry of Finance. Fund allocation: It will provide an aggregate… Continue reading SME Growth Fund
Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
News: A new study identifies mean annual temperature as the key climatic factor influencing the distribution of the elusive Ibisbill in the Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas. About Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) The ibisbill are elusive riverine birds in the Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Ibidorhyncha struthersii. Habitat: Their habitat are restricted to fast-flowing mountain… Continue reading Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
News: A joint Indo-Argentine Army mountaineering expedition successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 m) and Mt Kamet (7,756 m) in September 2026. About Mt Abi Gamin Location: Mt Abi Gamin is a peak located in Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand. It lies near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also known as Ibi Gamin.… Continue reading Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
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UPSC Prelims Marathon 7 October – Major Medieval Kingdoms of North India – 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 October Major Medieval Kingdoms of North India For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 7 October – Major Medieval Kingdoms of North India – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 7 October 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… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 7 October 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6 October 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 6th October 2026 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 6 October 2026 I Mains Marathon
