News: Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state’s largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals. About Kharchi Puja It is week- long, annual Puja held at old Agartala in Tripura. It is also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’. The word ‘Kharchi’ is derived from two Tripuri words –… Continue reading Kharchi Puja
Plurilateral Trade Agreements (PTAs) – Explained Pointwise
India has consistently opposed plurilateral trade agreements, arguing that they undermine the WTO’s consensus-based, multilateral framework and marginalize developing countries. However, this stance is increasingly questioned by both developed and developing nations like Cambodia & Gambia, which view plurilateral agreements as pragmatic instruments for advancing trade liberalization amid prolonged deadlocks in multilateral negotiations – thus,… Continue reading Plurilateral Trade Agreements (PTAs) – Explained Pointwise
Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
News: NSE Indices launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index to track the performance of companies from the Nifty 500 universe. About Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index It is a new benchmark designed to track the performance of companies from the Nifty 500 universe whose business practices are aligned with the principles of non-violence (Ahimsa). Objective: It aims… Continue reading Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
Borophene
News: Scientists have demonstrated borophene as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable lubrication technology. About Borophene Borophene is an allotrope of boron. It consists of a single-atom-thick sheet of boron atoms arranged in a two-dimensional (2D) lattice. Structure: Unlike graphene, which consists of carbon atoms arranged in a perfect… Continue reading Borophene
Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) MKII Programme
News: The DRDO has signed agreements with AI Engineering Services Limited and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited to advance the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme. About Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme The Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) MKII Programme is India’s next-generation airborne surveillance programme being developed… Continue reading Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) MKII Programme
PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
News: The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. About PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR… Continue reading PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
Subramania Siva
News: Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. About Subramania Siva Birth: He was born on 4 October 1884 in Wattalakundi, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Hw is also known as Sivam and Siva. He was honoured as ‘Veeramurasu’. He fought for freedom by combining politics and spirituality.… Continue reading Subramania Siva
Tramadol Hydrochloride
News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) stopped the illegal diversion of 12 crore high-strength Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets during Operation Vajra and arrested three accused. About Tramadol Hydrochloride Tramadol Hydrochloride is a psychotropic substance and a synthetic analogue of codeine. Uses: It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and is considered a… Continue reading Tramadol Hydrochloride
UPSC Prelims Marathon 23 July – Continents of the World (South America and Central America) – 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 23 July Continents of the World (South America and Central America) For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 23 July – Continents of the World (South America and Central America) – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 23 July 2026
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 23 July 2026
