News: India has notified a revised recognition framework and eligibility criteria for recognising entities as startups. About Revised Startup Recognition Framework The Revised Startup Recognition Framework aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and expanding support for emerging deep-technology ventures, long-term R&D-driven enterprises, and innovation-led cooperative institutions. Key revisions to the startup recognition criteria include:… Continue reading Revised Startup Recognition Framework
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[Answered] Evaluate the strategic potential of sodium-ion technology in mitigating India’s critical mineral dependencies. Analyze how transitioning from lithium-ion to sodium-based systems can enhance supply-chain resilience and secure India’s energy independence in an increasingly volatile global mineral market.
Introduction India’s battery demand is projected to grow over 6-fold by 2030 (IEA), yet lithium import dependence above 80% exposes strategic vulnerabilities, necessitating alternatives like sodium-ion technology for energy sovereignty. Critical Mineral Dependence: The Structural Vulnerability of Lithium-ion Geopolitical Concentration Risk: Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are geographically concentrated in the Lithium Triangle, DRC, and China-dominated… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the strategic potential of sodium-ion technology in mitigating India’s critical mineral dependencies. Analyze how transitioning from lithium-ion to sodium-based systems can enhance supply-chain resilience and secure India’s energy independence in an increasingly volatile global mineral market.
Power Gap Index
News: Economic survey 2025-26 has cited data from the Power Gap Index to explain how India is a victim of geopolitics and a strategic power gap and is operating below its full strategic potential. About Power Gap Index It is a secondary analysis derived from the Asia Power Index. Released by: Australia-based Lowy Institute. It reveals the… Continue reading Power Gap Index
SFG 2026 Level-2 Entrance Test-1 Result
Dear friends, Results of SFG 2026 Level-2 Entrance Test-1 has been declared. Below we are Iterating the rules of SFG before you go ahead Students who appeared in offline mode have been allocated into three groups SFG / RLG / Not Selected. There is a marginal difference of fee, and no other real difference. Students… Continue reading SFG 2026 Level-2 Entrance Test-1 Result
Merits of user tax on infra services
Source: The post “Merits of user tax on infra services” has been created, based on “Merits of user tax on infra services” published in “BusinessLine” on 24 January 2026. Merits of user tax on infra services. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Raising government revenue is challenging because direct taxes are politically sensitive, and GST… Continue reading Merits of user tax on infra services
Freshwater Pufferfish
News: India’s first scientifically confirmed case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning highlights a hidden risk. About Freshwater Pufferfish Freshwater pufferfish belong primarily to the family Tetraodontidae. Distribution: They are naturally distributed across tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia) and Africa, where they inhabit rivers, streams, floodplains, and lakes. Globally, about 190–193 valid… Continue reading Freshwater Pufferfish
[Download] The Monthly Ethics- December 2025
Dear All, ForumIAS is pleased to present you the The Monthly Ethics for the month of December 2025. The Ethics Monthly December 2025– Curated from the rich insights of The Hindu and The Indian Express, this magazine brings together two carefully crafted sections: “Ethics Related News” and “Ethics Related Editorials.” Our goal with this magazine… Continue reading [Download] The Monthly Ethics- December 2025
Bihar State – Webinar for UPSC 2025 Interview Students | 3rd Jan. 12:15 PM
Dear Ved, This is to inform you that we are organising web based session for Interview Students who have Bihar as home state / place of birth / work / family background. Students can ask questions & answers at the end of the session. Session will be taken by Ayush Sir and Prashant Sir and… Continue reading Bihar State – Webinar for UPSC 2025 Interview Students | 3rd Jan. 12:15 PM
Contributions of Uttar Pradesh in the overall Development of India
For the financial year 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh is projected to be the 3rd largest economy(by GSDP) among Indian states. Its GSDP is estimated at around ₹30.80 trillion (approximately $360 billion USD). Table of Content Contributions of Uttar Pradesh in the overall Development of India Uttar Pradesh as a Pillar of National Development Government Schemes and Initiatives… Continue reading Contributions of Uttar Pradesh in the overall Development of India
Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh
According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, the green cover of Uttar Pradesh stands at 9.96 percent of its total geographical area, indicating gradual improvement through conservation efforts. Table of Content Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh Status of Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh Major Ecosystems and Biodiversity Hotspots in UP Institutional and Policy Measures by… Continue reading Biodiversity in Uttar Pradesh
