News: A CAG report highlighted that 518 lakes (74%) in Jammu and Kashmir have disappeared or shrunk, causing ecosystem degradation and climate insecurity. About Hokersar Lake Hokersar is an important high-altitude wetland in Kashmir Valley known for biodiversity and migratory birds. Location: It is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude… Continue reading Hokersar and Wular Lake
About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
News: The National Statistics Office launched the first-ever ASISSE from April 2026 to build a comprehensive database of the services sector. About Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) It is a nationwide survey to generate reliable data on incorporated services sector enterprises. Launched by: It is launched by the National Statistics Office (NSO)… Continue reading About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
News: India achieved a major milestone in its civil nuclear programme as the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear chain reaction. About Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is India’s first fast breeder reactor, a nuclear reactor that produces more… Continue reading Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
Balason River
News: An application filed before the NGT has raised concerns over violations of environmental laws and riverbank regulations by the construction of the Balason Blues Resort & Camping on the Balason riverbank in Darjeeling. About Balason River Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an altitude of about 2,361 m in the… Continue reading Balason River
Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
News: On the occasion of World Health day 2026, a South Asia Hub of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) was advanced by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). About Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) is an independent, member-driven platform comprising scientists, practitioners, and… Continue reading Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
72nd BPSC Prelims Test Series Starts 8 April
Dear Friends, Cracking BPSC is not just about hard work; it’s about smart strategy, consistent practice, and focused revision. To help you achieve this, ForumIAS introduces the 72nd BPSC Prelims Test Series 2026, available in English & Hindi and in Online & Offline modes, designed to give you the final edge with 4000+ high-quality questions, covering the entire syllabus through a structured approach. To… Continue reading 72nd BPSC Prelims Test Series Starts 8 April
BioNEST
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at “Central Food Technology & Research Institute” (CFTRI). About BioNEST BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies) is a dedicated scheme to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities across the country. Launched by: It was launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). … Continue reading BioNEST
Public Adminstration this Week, April Week 01
The Public Administration Weekly is an initiative designed to bridge the gap between Current affairs and their deeper administrative, institutional and theoretical relevance within the Public Administration syllabus. Download This offers a structured and comprehensive analysis of important events through the lens of administrative theory, governance, public policy, accountability, and institutional performance. Rather than merely… Continue reading Public Adminstration this Week, April Week 01
India’s Nuclear Energy Program- Explained Pointwise
On April 6, 2026, India achieved a major milestone in its nuclear programme as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu reached criticality-successfully sustaining a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction for the first time. With this, India joins a select group of nations with advanced fast breeder reactor technology, and once fully operational,… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Energy Program- Explained Pointwise
UPSC Prelims Marathon 7 April – Non-Constitutional Bodies – 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 April Non-Constitutional Bodies 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… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 7 April – Non-Constitutional Bodies – 2026
