Source: The post Char Dham pilgrimage growth fuels disasters in fragile Uttarakhand has been created, based on the article “India may need to take a hard decision on pilgrimage spots” published in “Live Mint” on 11th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster management Context: The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s… Continue reading Char Dham pilgrimage growth fuels disasters in fragile Uttarakhand
India’s struggle to balance ties with major global powers
Source: The post India’s struggle to balance ties with major global powers has been created, based on the article “US-Russia-China dynamics are a nightmare for India” published in “Live Mint” on 11th August 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: India’s… Continue reading India’s struggle to balance ties with major global powers
Electoral Transparency in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Recently, several questions have been raised by various members of the civil society about the functioning of Election Commission of India – especially with regards to the commencement of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar – which lacks transparency. The Leader of Opposition has also raised questions about the conduct of ECI in… Continue reading Electoral Transparency in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Maratha Empire
News: A map showing the extent of the Maratha Empire in 1759 in the new NCERT Class 8 social science textbook has run into a controversy. Maratha Empire history and rulers About Maratha Empire The Marathas emerged as a formidable power in the 17th century in the Deccan region (modern-day Maharashtra). Founder: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj… Continue reading Maratha Empire
FAO Food Price Index (FFPI)
News: According to Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index, Global food commodity prices rose for the second month in a row in July 2025. About FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) It is a food price index by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It measures international price movements of… Continue reading FAO Food Price Index (FFPI)
S.H.I.N.E. initiative
News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR), organized the nationwide ICMR-SHINE (Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers) outreach programme. About S.H.I.N.E. (Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers) initiative Organizers: Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of… Continue reading S.H.I.N.E. initiative
mRNA Vaccine
News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 2025 I Mains Marathon
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 11 August 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 11 August 2025
UPSC Prelims Marathon 11 August – Environmental Pollution- 3 – 2025
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 11 August Environmental Pollution- 3 For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 11 August – Environmental Pollution- 3 – 2025
