News : Sewage from religious tourism in Kollur is threatening Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary as the Souparnika river carries sludge into the core area in summer. About Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats region. Naming: It is named after the presiding deity of the Kollur… Continue reading Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
DIVEX 2026
News: INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo on April 21, 2026 to participate in the fourth edition of India–Sri Lanka DIVEX 2026. About DIVEX 2026 DIVEX (Diving Exercise) 2026 is a specialized bilateral naval exercise focused on diving and underwater operations between India and Sri Lanka. Host: The exercise is hosted by Sri Lanka in Colombo.… Continue reading DIVEX 2026
Salween River
News: Recent reports highlight arsenic contamination in the Salween River, raising concern over threats to one of Asia’s longest free-flowing rivers. About Salween River The Salween River is a major transboundary river in Asia and is the longest undammed river in mainland Southeast Asia. Alternative Names: It is known as the Nu River in China… Continue reading Salween River
Saint Basaveshwara
News: The Vice President has called upon society to emulate the philosophy of Saint Basaveshwara, who taught us social equality and to serve society. About Saint Basaveshwara Saint Basaveshwara was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka.… Continue reading Saint Basaveshwara
Railway Sector in India – Significance & Issues – Explained Pointwise
The Indian Railways (IR), often called the lifeline of India, is central to the country’s socio-economic development. Since its establishment in 1853, it has grown into one of the world’s largest and busiest railway networks. Covering over 68,000 km of track, it serves more than 23 million passengers daily and ranks as the fourth-largest railway… Continue reading Railway Sector in India – Significance & Issues – Explained Pointwise
National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
News: Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra has secured the first rank in the country for conducting awareness activities under the eighth National Nutrition Fortnight campaign. About the National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign It is a two-week intensive outreach campaign conducted in April to strengthen community mobilisation and reinforce key nutrition behaviours under POSHAN Abhiyaan. National Nutrition… Continue reading National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
Shekha Bird Sanctuary
News: Recently, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a Ramsar site. About Shekha Bird Sanctuary Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater lake located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a perennial lake that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852. The… Continue reading Shekha Bird Sanctuary
BPSC 71st Mains Question Paper PDF – Download Now
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will commence the 71st CCE Mains Examination from 25 April 2026 at various centres in Patna, Bihar. Aspirants are eagerly searching for the official question papers. Whether you are preparing for upcoming attempts or simply want to understand the question pattern and difficulty level, this post provides everything in… Continue reading BPSC 71st Mains Question Paper PDF – Download Now
Public Adminstration this Week, April Week 03
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 03
Join Mentorship Session: The Right Mindset for Prelims 2026 | 24 April, 8 PM
Dear Students, We want to inform you that ForumIAS is organizing an Online Mentorship Session focused on building the right mindset for UPSC Prelims 2026. The session will be conducted online on Friday, 24th April 2026 at 8:00 PM. Kindly register here – https://academy.forumias.com/event/mentorship-session-on-right-mindset-for-prelims-2026 As the prelims examination approaches, having the correct mindset becomes as important as your preparation.… Continue reading Join Mentorship Session: The Right Mindset for Prelims 2026 | 24 April, 8 PM
