Dear Students, A strong foundation in your Optional Subject can make a significant difference to your performance in the UPSC Mains Examination. To help you begin your Optional preparation with the right guidance, ForumIAS invites you to attend the First Open Class of the Optional Foundation Program 2027 for the following subjects: Law (Naweed Akhtar… Continue reading Join the First Open Class of the Optional Foundation Program 2027 | Law & Anthropology
Cloudburst – Causes & Impacts – Explained Pointwise
Recently, the IMD rejected claims of cloudbursts triggering devastating floods in Assam and Nagaland, clarifying that while heavy precipitation occurred, rainfall intensity fell short of the official 100 mm/hour threshold. A cloudburst is an extreme meteorological phenomenon involving a sudden, heavy downpour concentrated over a short duration and a small geographic area. It is defined… Continue reading Cloudburst – Causes & Impacts – Explained Pointwise
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1 August 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 1st August 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 1 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Aim: It aimed at accelerating floating solar power by providing… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
News: Recently, ‘Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. About Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN ‘Nipun’ is the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Bult by: It was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy in 2026. It draws her name from Sanskrit signifying ‘one who… Continue reading Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
Alaknanda River
News: The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag has crossed the warning level due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a high alert. About Alaknanda River The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river of Uttarakhand and the major river of Northern India. Origin and course of river: It originates from the snouts of the Satopanth and Bhagirathi… Continue reading Alaknanda River
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1 August 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 1 August 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 1 August 2026 I Mains Marathon
Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved ‘Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme). About Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) Samudra Manthan is a comprehensive initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration and production across the entire exploration value chain. It adopts an integrated approach to accelerate… Continue reading Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
News: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi, jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel It is a specialized fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in… Continue reading Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 August – Russia – 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 1 August Russia 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 the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 August – Russia – 2026
