News= Over the past year, illegal constructions were reported in protected areas near = Naneghat rock-cut caves, leading to ASI criminal cases and initiation of demolition process. About Naneghat Caves The Naneghat caves are ancient rock-cut caves from the first century BCE known for important inscriptions and trade-route significance. Location: They are located in a… Continue reading Naneghat Caves
Municipal Bonds
News- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a high-level consultation to discuss strategies for deepening the municipal bond market. About Municipal Bonds A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or urban local bodies to raise funds from investors. Evolution in India: Municipal bonds was introduced in India during the… Continue reading Municipal Bonds
Inter-State Council – Explained Pointwise
Table of Content Introduction Background Composition Functions & Duties of ISC Standing Committee of ISC Other bodies to promote inter-state relations Significance of ISC Limitations of ISC Way forward Introduction: The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a constitutional body designed to foster coordination and cooperation between the Union and the State governments in India. ISC is… Continue reading Inter-State Council – Explained Pointwise
Beat the Heat
News: During Mumbai Climate Week, the Maharashtra government announced that 30 Indian cities have joined the global Beat the Heat programme. About Beat the Heat It is an initiative announced under COP30 Presidency (Brazil). Led by: United Nations Environment Programme (Cool Coalition) Aim: To translate global climate commitments into practical local actions to reduce extreme… Continue reading Beat the Heat
VoicERA
News: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently launched by VoicERA. About VoicERA VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI technology stack that was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The platform is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure to support multilingual voice and language AI systems across India. Led by: Digital… Continue reading VoicERA
Snowball Earth
News: A new study in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has reported evidence that shorter climate cycles still operated during at least one phase of this snowball earth. About Snowball Earth Snowball Earth refers to a period during the Cryogenian Period, about 720–635 million years ago, when scientists believe that most of the Earth was… Continue reading Snowball Earth
MGP 2027: “The Most Powerful MGP Ever” Begins 21 Feb. 2026 | Open Orientation at 3 PM
Dear Students, Every year, MGP is refined based on what worked for selected candidates and what didn’t. The Most Powerful MGP ever for UPSC CSE 2027 Is all set to begin from 21st Feb. 2026. To know more about Program and registration, visit: https://academy.forumias.com/mains-guidance-program/ This time, key upgrades include: MGP Masterclass (Prime feature) Byte-size live… Continue reading MGP 2027: “The Most Powerful MGP Ever” Begins 21 Feb. 2026 | Open Orientation at 3 PM
UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 February – Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30) and Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28) – 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 20 February Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30) and Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28) For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 February – Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30) and Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28) – 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 20 February 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 February 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 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 20 February 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 20 February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 20 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
