Source: The post Panchayati Raj is declining despite grassroots success has been created, based on the article “The panchayati raj movement is in distress” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context: The article discusses the decline… Continue reading Panchayati Raj is declining despite grassroots success
India’s need of DOGE- Explained Pointwise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington and his meeting with Elon Musk have sparked discussions on how India can adopt innovative governance models like USA’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). DOGE focuses on cutting government wasteful, streamlining bureaucracy, and improving efficiency. For India, adopting a similar institutional framework can help realize the mantra of… Continue reading India’s need of DOGE- Explained Pointwise
Sovereign Green Bonds in India
News: Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are in the news because India has struggled to generate strong investor demand for them despite their potential to fund the country’s green transition. About Green Bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or multilateral banks to raise capital for projects that reduce emissions or enhance climate… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds in India
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
News: The potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to India signals a major shift in India’s defence strategy, as it would be a significant enhancement to its air power. About the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter The F-35 Lightning II stealthy, multirole fighter jets are designed for a wide range of tactical missions. The aircraft… Continue reading F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
Anamudi Shola National Park
News: Anamudi Shola National Park is in the news due to the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) plan to construct a check dam across the Silandhi River in Vattavada, which requires the use of 0.0442 hectares of forest land from the park. About Anamudi Shola National Park It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala,… Continue reading Anamudi Shola National Park
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
News: The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to major telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel, by rejecting their review petitions seeking corrections in the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) calculations of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) refers to the total revenue earned… Continue reading Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February 2025 – 2nd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – Feb 2025 – 2nd 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 – February 2025 – 2nd week
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 17th February 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 17th February 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 17th February 2025 I Mains Marathon
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – February 2025 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2025 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – February 2025 – 2nd week
