News: Bengal florican populations are declining as grasslands vanish due to land conversion, agriculture expansion, burning, and habitat fragmentation pressures. About Bengal Florican It is a medium-sized bustard species found in grasslands, and it is a grassland indicator species. Different names: It is called ulu-mo’ra in Assamese and daotriling in Bodo, and it is also… Continue reading Bengal Florican
India-UN Development Partnership Fund
News: The Board of Directors of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund met at India’s Permanent Mission in New York to review operations, ongoing projects, and future scope. About India-UN Development Partnership Fund It is a fund established by India in partnership with the United Nations to support development projects in other developing countries, especially in… Continue reading India-UN Development Partnership Fund
Measles
News: Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast-spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the nation. About Measles Measles is an infection of the respiratory system, immune system and skin. It is also known as morbilli. Caused by: It is caused by the measles virus (MV), a paramyxovirus of… Continue reading Measles
Mission MITRA
News: India’s four Gaganyaan astronauts began Mission MITRA, which is a high-altitude test in Ladakh. About Mission MITRA Mission MITRA stands for Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment. It is a first-of-its-kind team behavioural study to examine the physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics of Crew and ground teams functioning in a high-altitude environment. Aim:… Continue reading Mission MITRA
Ad Valorem Duty
News: U.S.A recently announced a 100% Ad Valorem Duty on the import of patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients from 31st July 2026. About Ad Valorem Duty Ad valorem duty is a tax imposed depending on the monetary value of an item or property. How it is levied: It is levied as a percentage of the assessed value… Continue reading Ad Valorem Duty
Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The buffer stock is a core component of India’s food management policy, acting as an economic safety net for both farmers and consumers. It represents the strategic reserve of food grains held by the government to manage shortages, stabilize market prices, and ensure adequate food supply, particularly for vulnerable populations. Table of Content Introduction Buffer… Continue reading Buffer Stock – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
UPSC Prelims Marathon 6 April – Non-Constitutional Bodies – 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 6 April Non-Constitutional Bodies For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 6 April – Non-Constitutional Bodies – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 6 April 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 6 April 2026
[Mentor’s Townhall] Last 49 Days Strategy | 7th April @ 8:15 AM at Chandigarh Centre
Dear Aspirant, With 49 days remaining for Prelims 2026, ForumIAS is organising an Offline only Mentor’s Townhall exclusively for students at the Chandigarh Centre. The session will focus on the following core areas: — Mindset for the final phase — Daily routine and time allocation — Revision strategy and prioritisation and much more. Date &… Continue reading [Mentor’s Townhall] Last 49 Days Strategy | 7th April @ 8:15 AM at Chandigarh Centre
Online Q&A Session RankForge Program 2027 | 7 Apr. 2026 at 10:15 AM
Dear Students, We are organising an Online Q&A Session on FRC#12: RankForge 2027 Program. The session will be organised on 7th April 2026 at 10:15 AM by Mr. Ayush Sinha. Those of you have any academic query regarding FRC #12: RankForge Program may register on below link: https://academy.forumias.com/events/ RankForge is a pre-cum-mains Merit-based offline only… Continue reading Online Q&A Session RankForge Program 2027 | 7 Apr. 2026 at 10:15 AM
