Coming to Grips with Rare Earths

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India is trying to build a domestic rare-earth magnet industry to reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen critical mineral security. The government has introduced financial incentives and policy measures to develop a complete mine-to-magnet value chain. However, the biggest obstacle is not the availability of minerals or… Continue reading Coming to Grips with Rare Earths

A checklist for a new-age courtroom

Source: The post “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” has been created based on “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2026. A checklist for a new-age courtroom. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper II – Governance Context: The Supreme Court has released draft regulations for the use of Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading A checklist for a new-age courtroom

EPFO 3.0: India’s Universal Pension Reform to Reshape Social Security

Source: The post “EPFO 3.0: India’s Universal Pension Reform to Reshape Social Security” has been created based on “EPFO 3.0: India’s Universal Pension Reform to Reshape Social Security” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2026. EPFO 3.0: India’s Universal Pension Reform to Reshape Social Security. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper II – Social Justice Context:… Continue reading EPFO 3.0: India’s Universal Pension Reform to Reshape Social Security

[Download] SFG Essential Quarterly April-June 2026

Dear Readers, The SFG Quarterly magazine emerged as a pivotal resource for aspirants who appeared for UPSC Prelims 2026, contributing significantly to their success. (18 Current Affairs Questions of Prelims 2026 were from the SFG Essential Quarterly Magazines). We are pleased to present you the edition of ForumIAS quarterly for April-June 2026, in which we… Continue reading [Download] SFG Essential Quarterly April-June 2026

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign funds by individuals, associations and NGOs to ensure transparency and safeguard national interests. The government’s newly notified FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 significantly tighten compliance. They mandate purpose-specific and geographical registration, hold “key functionaries” personally liable, expand social media disclosures, and require… Continue reading Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) – Significance & Concerns – Explained Pointwise

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Mission Golden Spice and Lakadong Turmeric

News: The Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched Mission Golden Spice to promote Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric globally. About Mission ‘Golden Spice’ Mission Golden Spice is an Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project for turmeric cultivation and value chain development in Meghalaya. Initiative by: The Ministry of Development of… Continue reading Mission Golden Spice and Lakadong Turmeric

RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre

News: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced the Digital Local Pass facility and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. About RajmargYatra App RajmargYatra App is a mobile application that provides digital services to make National Highway travel more convenient and citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is nodal… Continue reading RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre

Rhine River

News: A prolonged heatwave has caused several major European rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe, and Loire, to dry up, threatening drinking water supplies, inland navigation, trade, and recreational activities. About Rhine River It is the 12th longest river in Europe. It is longest river in Western and Central Europe. Source: It originates from two… Continue reading Rhine River

Key Facts About North Macedonia

News: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje during her official visit on July 21, 2026. Key Facts About North Macedonia Location: North Macedonia is a landlocked country situated in the south-central Balkans in Southeast Europe. Capital:  Skopje is its capital city. Boundaries: It is bordered by Kosovo and Serbia in… Continue reading Key Facts About North Macedonia

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