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 9 May 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 9 May 2026 I Mains Marathon
Geocell
News: CSIR-CRRI and BPCL received record recognition for constructing the first roadblock section using geocell made from end-of-life plastic waste. About Geocell Geocell: It is a three-dimensional cellular confinement system used in geotechnical engineering to improve soil stability and load-bearing capacity. Structure: Cell Design: Geocells consist of interconnected honeycomb-like cells made from geosynthetic materials such… Continue reading Geocell
MERCOSUR Grouping
News: Recently, India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement with the MERCOSUR regional trade bloc. About MERCOSUR Grouping MERCOSUR: MERCOSUR stands for Mercado Común del Sur, which means “Common Market of the South” in Spanish. It is a regional trade bloc of South American countries. Established: It was established in 1991… Continue reading MERCOSUR Grouping
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
News: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) after General Anil Chauhan completes his tenure on 30 May. About Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) The CDS is the highest-ranking four-star military officer and permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Genesis: The idea… Continue reading Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
News: DRDO and the IAF successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off Odisha coast. About The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system that converts unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons. Developed by: TARA has been designed and developed by the Research… Continue reading Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
PSIR Brief Issue # 48
Today’s Brief covers these themes: Avinash Verma and Ashok R Patil, in Deccan Herald talks about UCC as a test of gender justice and federal experimentation. Atul Kumar’s article in ORF focuses on the China-Pakistan axis as serious but not a full military alliance. The third article of K P Nayar in Deccan Herald analysis… Continue reading PSIR Brief Issue # 48
Attenboroughnculus Tau
News: Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom, have discovered a new species of wasp in Chile and named it Attenboroughnculus tau. About Attenboroughnculus Tau It is a tiny parasitic wasp discovered in Chile. It was collected from Chile’s Valdivia Province in 1983. It has been named after the famed British naturalist… Continue reading Attenboroughnculus Tau
Manas National Park
News: A decade-long study tracking reintroduced rhinos under the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) and rhino rehabilitation programmes in Manas National Park shows encouraging signs of reproduction and adaptation. About Manas National Park Location: It is located in Western Assam at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Boundary: It is bordered to the north by… Continue reading Manas National Park
Land Stack Initiative
News: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture chaired a review meeting of the Department of Land Resources on progress under key initiatives, including DILRMP 3.0 and the Land Stack Initiative. About Land Stack Initiative The Land Stack is envisaged as an integrated, GIS-based digital platform to provide single-window access to land and property information… Continue reading Land Stack Initiative
UPSC Prelims Marathon 9 May – Information and Communication Technology -III – 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 9 May Information and Communication Technology -III 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 9 May – Information and Communication Technology -III – 2026
