News: Authorities opened all gates of the Salal Dam after heavy rainfall sharply increased water inflow into the Chenab River and reservoir. About Salal Hydroelectric Project Location: The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Timeline: The project planning started in the 1960s, construction began in 1970, and commercial… Continue reading Salal Hydroelectric Project
India’s Cotton Sector (White Gold) – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Cotton is one of India’s most important cash crops and contributes about 23% of global fibre production. It supports nearly 6 million farmers and provides employment to around 40–50 million people in cultivation, processing, textiles, and trade. Often called “White Gold,” cotton is a major source of export earnings. India’s cotton sector is characterized by… Continue reading India’s Cotton Sector (White Gold) – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Batukeshwar Dutt
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. About Batukeshwar Dutt Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary in the early 1900s. He was also known as BK Dutta. Birth: He was born on November 18, 1910, in the… Continue reading Batukeshwar Dutt
Investment Friendliness Index
News: Recently, a report on “Investment Friendliness Index” was released by NITI Aayog. About Investment Friendliness Index It presents a structured and data-driven framework for assessing how effectively States and Union Territories create, enable, and sustain an environment conducive to investments. Released by: This report is released by NITI Aayog. This is NITI Aayog’s first… Continue reading Investment Friendliness Index
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India
News: India has deposited its Instrument of Acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) thereby becoming a Party to the agreement. About WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India It is the first WTO agreement that focuses on environmental sustainability. It establishes a set of binding prohibitions and rules that seek to ensure… Continue reading WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)
News: The Ministry of Culture implements the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) under which financial assistance is provided directly to eligible artists, cultural groups and cultural organizations across the country. About Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is a Central Sector Scheme. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Culture implements the scheme.… Continue reading Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)
GS Foundation Program 2027 | New Batches (D7 & D8) Commencing from 17th August 2026 | Admissions Open
Dear Students, The journey to becoming a Civil Servant begins with building a strong foundation. The initial months of UPSC preparation are crucial, as they shape your understanding of the syllabus, develop the right study habits, and establish the discipline required to succeed in one of India’s most competitive examinations. With this objective, ForumIAS is… Continue reading GS Foundation Program 2027 | New Batches (D7 & D8) Commencing from 17th August 2026 | Admissions Open
UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 July – Miscellaneous Continents of the World – 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 21 July Miscellaneous Continents of the World For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 July – Miscellaneous Continents of the World – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 21 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 21 July 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 20 July 2026 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 20th July 2026 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 20 July 2026 I Mains Marathon
