Source: The post Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers has been created, based on the article “A proclamation of democracy in legislative process” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2025. Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity-Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of… Continue reading Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers
India considers revising its investment treaty model
Source: The post India considers revising its investment treaty model has been created, based on the article “India needs a model BIT that balances investment protection with the right to regulate” published in “Indian Express” on 16 April 2025. India considers revising its investment treaty model. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global… Continue reading India considers revising its investment treaty model
India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero
Source: The post India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero has been created, based on the article “India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2025. India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructure- Energy Context: To achieve a… Continue reading India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero
Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
There were six of them. In one single room. Statics tell you that if six people have appeared for the UPSC Interview, at least 2 will make it. That is because the commission calls 3 people for the personality test for every 1 vacancy. A certain disquiet prevailed in the Secretary, Rural Development’s chamber. The… Continue reading Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
Sir Sankaran Nair
News: The Prime Minister’s tribute acknowledged Sankaran Nair’s fearless voice against British tyranny on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sir Sankaran Nair. About Sir Sankaran Nair He was a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and nationalist known for his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle and for advocating civil rights under British rule.… Continue reading Sir Sankaran Nair
Q-Shield Platform
News: Startup QNu Labs launches world’s 1st unique platform Q-Shield empowering enterprises to protect critical infrastructure. Q-Shield Platform. About Q-Shield Platform It is a comprehensive cryptography management platform designed to secure critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. Developed by: QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park (2016) and one of the startups selected by… Continue reading Q-Shield Platform
RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Recently, China has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals & magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor & aerospace industries. The Chinese government ordered restrictions on the export of six heavy rare earth metals, which are refined entirely in China, as well as rare earth magnets, 90 percent of which are produced… Continue reading RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16 April 2025 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 16 April 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16 April 2025 I Mains Marathon
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15 May 2025. About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Aspect Details About 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
Meningitis
News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis. About Meningitis Meningitis is a serious medical condition involving an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. Caused by: It can… Continue reading Meningitis
