Source: This post has been created based on the article “What caused the flood in Sikkim?” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation; Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Sikkim Glacier Lake Outburst… Continue reading What caused the flood in Sikkim?
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Revisiting the rail gauge debate
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Revisiting the rail gauge debate” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Broad-Gauge railway network vis-à-vis the Standard Gauge… Continue reading Revisiting the rail gauge debate
With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Source: The post is based on the article “With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes” published in “Indian express” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- inflation News: The article discusses rising food prices in India, particularly in cereals and pulses, and how this inflation is… Continue reading With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards” published in “Business standard” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources. News: The article discusses India’s impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, highlighting… Continue reading Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
Source: The post is based on the article “Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too” published in “Live mint” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- inflation News: The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India’s strategies under Governor Shaktikanta Das to control inflation, keeping it at 4%, and its impact on the… Continue reading Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
A census for a new deal
Source: The post is based on the article “A census for a new deal” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses the role of caste and religion in Indian politics, especially focusing on a caste survey from the Bihar government. This move… Continue reading A census for a new deal
Prelims Marathon – Economy – Economic Reforms – October 9th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | Revision Test | October 8 – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live mint. For 10 PM Daily Archive – Click Here For 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – Click Here
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Revision – October 8th – 2023
Dear Friends,
We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.

