India and Indonesia strengthen ties under Prabowo

Source: The post India and Indonesia strengthen ties under Prabowo has been created, based on the article “President Prabowo Subianto’s Republic Day visit could pave the way for deeper India-Indonesia ties” published in “Indian Express” on 25th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading India and Indonesia strengthen ties under Prabowo

The Decline of Progress in Modern America

Source: The post The Decline of Progress in Modern America has been created, based on the article “The end of progress?” published in “Business Standard” on 25th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Context: The article discusses the decline of… Continue reading The Decline of Progress in Modern America

Delays in local body elections in India

Source: The post Delays in local body elections in India has been created, based on the article “Delays in civic polls put spotlight on ‘weak’ state election commissions” published in “Business Standard” on 25th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-policy-Election Context: The article discusses delays in local body elections across India despite constitutional mandates… Continue reading Delays in local body elections in India

[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – January 2025 – 3rd week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – Jan 2025 – 3rd week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2025 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – January 2025 – 3rd week

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

News: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in Hyderabad.  About Bureau of Energy Efficiency   It is a statutory body established by the central government in 2002 under the provisions… Continue reading Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Global Investment Trends Monitor Report

News: Recently, the Global Investment Trends Monitor Report has been released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report stresses the continuous decline in international project finance.  International Project Finance related findings of Global Investment Trends Monitor Report  Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has dipped by 8% in 2024, threatening international project… Continue reading Global Investment Trends Monitor Report

[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 24th January 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, 24th January 2025 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 24th January 2025 I Mains Marathon

Fiscal Health Index 2025

News: Niti Aayog recently launched the “Fiscal Health Index 2025” in New Delhi. The report ranked 18 major states for the year 2022-23. About Fiscal Health Index (FHI) Annual Publication: The Fiscal Health Index report will be released every year. Focus on Fiscal Health: It will assess the fiscal health of Indian states. Data-Driven Insights:… Continue reading Fiscal Health Index 2025

Airport Economic Regulatory Authority

News: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority to submit a detailed response on how User Development Fee charges are calculated.  About Airport Economic Regulatory Authority   It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008.  The primary… Continue reading Airport Economic Regulatory Authority

Iron Age in India

News: Recent dating of burial urn samples from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district suggests that the Iron Age may have begun there around 3,345 BCE, at least 1,000 years earlier than previously believed. About Iron Age Iron Age Overview: A transformative period in history when iron replaced stone and bronze as the primary material… Continue reading Iron Age in India

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