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ForumIASOfficial
25 Sept, 10:20
Prelims Facts: Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT) Overview: A concise breakdown of Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), a key indicator used to measure heat stored in the upper layers of the ocean, playing a crucial role in monitoring climate variability, sea level rise, and its impact on the global climate system—important for UPSC Prelims.#PrelimsFacts #UPSC #OceanMeanTemperature #ClimateChange #Oceanography #Environment #UPSCPreparation #IASStudy #forumias




ForumIASOfficial
25 Sept, 08:31
Knolls of the Day Today's Topic – Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art This edition of Knolls of the Day focuses on Manjusha Art (also known as Angika Art), a traditional folk art form from the Bhagalpur region of Bihar, often associated with the legend of Bihula-Bishahari and characterised by its distinctive linear style. Alongside it, we explore Sikki Grass Art, a craft native to Bihar's Mithila region, where golden-hued grass is skilfully woven into intricate decorative and utility items — both reflecting the rich indigenous artistic heritage of the state.#ForumIAS #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #GS1 #ManjushaArt #SikkiGrassArt #IndianFolkArt #Bihar #ArtAndCulture #KnollsoftheDay #UPSC2026 #upsc2027




ForumIASOfficial
25 Sept, 06:32
ForumIAS Cut the Crap Today's Topic – Political Parties and Electoral Finance This edition of Cut the Crap examines the recent scrutiny of Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) and large political donations, which has renewed concerns over transparency, tax exemptions, and possible misuse of party registration. With RUPP income surging 223% and tax exemptions causing significant revenue loss to the public exchequer, the debate highlights the need for reforms like CAG audits, spending caps, and automatic deregistration mechanisms.#ForumIAS #UPSCMains #UPSCPrelims #GS2 #ElectoralReforms #PoliticalPartyFinance #RUPPs #TransparencyInPolitics #CurrentAffairs #ForumIASCutTheCrap #upsc #upsc2026 #upsc2027




ForumIASOfficial
25 Sept, 06:21
📰 News of the Day – 25th September 2026 🔹 UNSC Veto Powers Under Scrutiny (GS2) — France proposes UN reforms at UNGA to rethink veto use. (TH, Pg 12) 🔹 Dissent Is Not Dysfunction (GS2) — Institutional integrity comes from constitutional adherence, not manufactured consensus. (IE, Pg 10) 🔹 Murky World of Political Party Finance (GS2) — ECI should scrutinise parties' finances, not legitimate voters. (TH, Pg 11) 🔹 SIR Must Be Rethought or Abandoned (GS2) — ECI yet to justify tight deadlines pushing voters into an administrative squeeze. (IE, Pg 10) 🔹 AI Takes on a Millennium Problem (GS3) — Response should be neither panic nor resistance, but higher expectations from academia. (IE, Pg 10) Source: The Hindu & Indian Express #ForumIAS #NewsOfTheDay #TheHindu #IndianExpress #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #UPSCInterview #UPSC2026 #UPSC2027 #UPSCCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairs #UPSCExam


ForumIASOfficial
25 Sept, 04:28
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Manjusha/Angika Art: 1. Manjusha art is a traditional folk art associated with the Bhagalpur region of Bihar. 2. Manjusha paintings traditionally use a three-colour palette of yellow, green and red and are associated with the storytelling tradition of the Anga region.
ForumIASOfficial
24 Sept, 10:35
Prelims FactsPart IV (Articles 36–51) of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). DPSPs are non-justiciable, but they guide the State in making laws and formulating policies. Inspired by the Irish Constitution, they aim to establish a welfare state and socio-economic democracy.#DPSP #DirectivePrinciples #IndianConstitution #Polity #IndianPolity #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #PrelimsFact #UPSC2026 #Constitution #CurrentAffairs




ForumIASOfficial
24 Sept, 08:36
Knolls of the DayToday's Topic – National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026NFI 2026, the 7th edition, promotes the rational and safe use of medicines by healthcare professionals. Published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It covers 653 drugs across 34 chapters, with updated guidance aligned with NLEM and National Health Programmes.#NFI2026 #NationalFormularyOfIndia #IndianPharmacopoeiaCommission #IPC #Healthcare #Medicines #Pharma #PublicHealth #HealthMinistry #EssentialMedicines #NLEM #RationalUseOfMedicines #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #CurrentAffairs #GS2




ForumIASOfficial
24 Sept, 07:02
CUT THE CRAP | GS-3 India’s Rare Earth Vulnerability India is working to reduce its dependence on China for rare-earth permanent magnets—but building domestic capacity and alternative supply chains will take time. With critical stockpiles reportedly lasting only a few weeks, how vulnerable is India’s strategic supply chain? This edition of ForumIAS Cut the Crap breaks down India’s rare-earth challenge, supply-chain dependence and the road ahead. #ForumIAS #CutTheCrap #GS3 #RareEarths #RareEarthMagnets #CriticalMinerals #China #SupplyChain #UPSC #UPSC2027 #CurrentAffairs #MainsPreparation #UPSCMains




ForumIASOfficial
22 Sept, 11:40
Prelims Facts: Wearable TechnologyOverview: Wearables are electronic devices worn on the body that can collect, process and transmit data. Examples include smartwatches, fitness trackers, GPS devices and smart clothing.For Cut the Crap, Knolls, and more UPSC updates – join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/forumiasofficial#PrelimsFact #WearableTechnology #IoT #ScienceAndTechnology #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #CurrentAffairs #GS3 #UPSCPreparation




ForumIASOfficial
22 Sept, 10:10edited
YOUR OPTIONAL IS 500 MARKS.But knowing Sociology isn’t enough. You need to make your answers look sociological.Join Vikram Kaushal Sir for the Optional Answer Writing Townhall and decode: 01. 10 & 20 Markers What does UPSC actually demand? 02. “Sociologify” Your Answer What does it really mean - and how do you do it? 03. Thinkers in Answers How many? Where? And how to embed them naturally without name-dropping?Timings 23 September | 5 PM onwardsDon’t just prepare Sociology. Learn to WRITE it.To register: https://academy.forumias.com/event/optional-answer-writing-townhall


ForumIASOfficial
22 Sept, 08:41
Knolls of the DayToday's Topic – Natinal Green Tribunal (NGT)The NGT, established in 2010, deals with cases related to environmental protection and conservation. It aims for effective and speedy disposal of environmental cases. The Tribunal has Judicial and Expert Members and its principal seat is in New Delhi. It covers major environmental laws but excludes the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Forest Rights Act, 2006.#NGT #NationalGreenTribunal #EnvironmentalProtection #EnvironmentalLaws #Environment #UPSC #UPSCPreparation #GS3 #CurrentAffairs #IndianPolity #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment




ForumIASOfficial
22 Sept, 06:51
ForumIAS Cut the CrapToday's Topic – Militarisation of Outer SpaceSatellites are crucial for communication, finance, surveillance and defence. Major challenges include weak regulation, limited transparency and dual-use technologies. India’s Mission Shakti (2019) demonstrated its anti-satellite capability.For Cut the Crap, Knolls, and more UPSC updates – join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/forumiasofficial#UPSC #GS3 #SpaceSecurity #SpaceTechnology #MilitarisationOfSpace #ISRO #MissionShakti #UPSCPreparation




ForumIASOfficial
22 Sept, 04:58
News of the Day – 21 September 2026#ForumIAS #NewsOfTheDay #TheHindu #IndianExpress #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #UPSCInterview #UPSC2026 #UPSC2027 #UPSCCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairs #UPSCExam


ForumIASOfficial
21 Sept, 15:45
PSIR 21st September BriefDownload Complete pdf: https://t.me/psirbyamitpratap/1165PSIR Optional Foundation 2027: https://academy.forumias.com/psir-optional/Ace PSIR Optional through rigorous tests- https://academy.forumias.com/optional-test-series/psir




ForumIASOfficial
21 Sept, 13:53
OPTIONAL ANSWER WRITING TOWNHALLYou know the content. Now learn to convert it into marks. Structure better. Write smarter. Avoid common mistakes. Score better.Subject-wise Sessions Sociology -23 Sept | 5 PM PSIR - 23 Sept | 5:30 PM Hindi Literature - 24 Sept | 5 PM Anthropology - 25 Sept | 5 PM Philosophy -25 Sept | 5 PM Public Administration - 25 Sept | 2 PM Law - 26 Sept | 5 PMBring your questions. Fix your answers. Improve your scores. Don’t just prepare your Optional. Learn to WRITE it.


ForumIASOfficial
21 Sept, 10:42
Prelims Facts: Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Overview: A quick breakdown of the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, covering its key features, credit provisions, coverage and institutional outreach-important for UPSC Prelims and relevant for Agriculture & Economy. Key Areas: • RuPay-enabled KCC & digital payments • Credit limits & cost escalation • Post-harvest and working capital needs • Allied & non-farm activities • Institutional coverage through banks#PrelimsFacts #UPSC #UPSCPrelims #KisanCreditCard #KCC #Agriculture #IndianEconomy #UPSCPreparation #IASStudy #ForumIAS




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21 Sept, 04:32

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21 Sept, 04:31
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21 Sept, 04:30

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21 Sept, 04:30
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY): 1. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry of the scheme. 2. It to provide placement linked skilling for rural youth, who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages at or above the minimum wages. 3. The scheme provides compulsory inclusion of SC/ST, Women and PwDs.
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