News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a High-Powered Task Force to reform the examination system and improve the credibility of future competitive examinations. About High-Powered Task Force for Education Sector High-Powered Task Force for Education Sector is a six-member panel constituted to recommend technology-driven and structural reforms in India’s examination system. Announced by: Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading High-Powered Task Force for Education Sector
Corporate Mitra Scheme
News: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs organised an awareness webinar on the Corporate Mitra Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh. About Corporate Mitra Scheme Corporate Mitra Scheme is a flagship initiative to create Corporate Mitras for supporting Micro, India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Launched by: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced the scheme in the… Continue reading Corporate Mitra Scheme
Unjha Jeera
News: Unjha Jeera from Gujarat has officially received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Unjha Jeera It belongs to Unjha region, located in Mehsana district, Gujarat. It is home to one of Asia’s largest spice markets and serves as a major trading hub for cumin. Features: It is particularly known for its large seeds, stemless… Continue reading Unjha Jeera
Sone River
News: Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign an agreement on the sharing of Sone River waters, resolving a long-pending dispute that has persisted since the creation of Jharkhand in 2000. About Sone River Sone River is a perennial river. It is also called “Hiranyavaha” because of its golden coloured sand. It was believed that… Continue reading Sone River
Kheibar Shekan Missile
News: Iran has recently employed the Kheibar Shekan Missile in coordinated attacks, demonstrating its operational adaptability and effectiveness against advanced adversaries. About Kheibar Shekan Missile Aspects Description About It is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile, which was unveiled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2022. The name “Kheybar Shekan” translates to “Breaker of… Continue reading Kheibar Shekan Missile
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
News: As India’s start-up ecosystem expands, the government is promoting rural entrepreneurship through the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP). About Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) It is the sub-scheme under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) programme . Launched: It was launched in 2016. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Objective: The objective… Continue reading Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
Indus Water Treaty – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
Indus Water Treaty, negotiated in 1960 between India and Pakistan, is a landmark transboundary water-sharing mechanism. The Treaty has 12 Articles & 8 Annexures (from A to H). It has survived 4 wars, decades of cross-border terrorism against India by Pakistan, and a long history of antagonism between the two countries. However, disagreements have persisted… Continue reading Indus Water Treaty – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise
Public Administration Current Affairs for Mains Part 1
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 Administration Current Affairs for Mains Part 1
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 27 July 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 27 July 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 27 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 July – East Asia – 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 27 July East Asia 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 27 July – East Asia – 2026
