News: Myristica swamps in the Western Ghats are highlighted for their ecological role and the threats caused by plantations and human activities. About Myristica Swamps Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees of the Myristicaceae family. They are also known as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. Distribution: In India,… Continue reading Myristica Swamps
Sinai Peninsula
News: At least 22 people were killed and 28 injured in a passenger bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on September 2, 2026. About Sinai Peninsula Location: Sinai Peninsula is a triangle-shaped peninsula in northeastern Egypt that connects Asia and Africa. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Israel and the Gaza… Continue reading Sinai Peninsula
Reverse Vaccinology
News: British scientists have taken an important first step towards developing a universal pneumococcal vaccine using reverse vaccinology. About Reverse Vaccinology Reverse vaccinology is a process of vaccine discovery that starts in silico (on a computer) using the genetic information of a pathogen, rather than starting in the laboratory with the pathogen itself. Coined by: The… Continue reading Reverse Vaccinology
Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
News: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report has been released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report Released by: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report is released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has for the first time set out a detailed “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway for global warming. Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’… Continue reading Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
Raja Mircha
News: Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video of chillies and had a hilarious warning for anyone brave enough to try Raja Mircha. About Raja Mircha Raja Mircha is a chilli from Nagaland. It is also referred to as king chilli or Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper. Genus: This chilli… Continue reading Raja Mircha
[pdf] Current Affairs for Interview 2026 + Channel
Dear Students, Mains has gotten over. We shall soon meet over the Interview preparation and way ahead—after at least a week’s vacation. We are sharing a PDF with NEWS and some questions. While it may not make sense to those who have not appeared for the Interview before, but for those of us who have… Continue reading [pdf] Current Affairs for Interview 2026 + Channel
Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) proposed a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. About Public Insurance Registry (PIR) Public Insurance Registry (PIR) has been proposed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. Proposed by: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 September 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 3 September 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 3 September 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 3 September – Buddhist Architecture and Jainism – 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 3 September Buddhist Architecture and Jainism For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 3 September – Buddhist Architecture and Jainism – 2026
OGP – 2027 (Optional Guidance Program) Open Orientation on 5th Sept. 2026
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that Open Orientation for Optional Guidance Program (OGP) 2027 will be held on 5th September 2026 and the program will start from 14th Sept. 2026. OGP is available in Online & Offline both mode and it is an Answer Writing Based Mentorship Program to Cover your Optional preparation through 600+ Questions &… Continue reading OGP – 2027 (Optional Guidance Program) Open Orientation on 5th Sept. 2026
