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UPSC Expert Talk: Classroom, Online, Self-Study, Mentorship, or AI — Which works best for aspirants, and how?

December 07, 2025 2:38 pm

Too many resources, too much advice, too little time. UPSC prep isn’t what it used to be. UPSC classrooms and toppers’ tips now share space with YouTube influencers, AI tools, and hybrid mentorship programs. The way aspirants prepare has changed radically, but does new always mean better?

Beijing has framed the reforms as part of efforts to adjust to shifting demographic realities, including a shrinking working-age population (Representational Image/Generated via AI)

Here's why record 37 lakh applicants have appeared in China’s civil service exam

December 02, 2025 8:26 pm

With so many aspirants, including older and postgraduate-qualified ones, vying for limited seats, competition is already fierce; in some specialised postings, the application-to-post ratio reportedly runs into thousands, according to local reports.

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UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture (Week 133) — Test your knowledge for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026

November 24, 2025 5:34 pm

UPSC Prelims MCQ 2026: Attempt today’s History and Culture quiz to evaluate your preparation. Links to previous quizzes are available at the end of the article.

Essays Simplified : How does UPSC CSE 2025 quote test understanding of life?

November 26, 2025 3:48 pm

UPSC Essays: Master the art of writing philosophical essays with expert insights, and a model analysis of a topic from 2025 CSE. The article attempts to guide you through that quieter, deeper craft of essay writing—the craft that transforms reflections into arguments and experiences into wisdom on paper.

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Expert Talk: How to restart UPSC preparation for Prelims 2026, and why are November–December crucial for aspirants?

November 22, 2025 11:53 am

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: How can aspirants turn November to January into the most productive phase of their UPSC journey? How should they balance microthemes, current affairs, and optional prep in the countdown to prelims?

Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Find question in UPSC Quiz.

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture (Week 132) — Test your knowledge for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026

November 17, 2025 4:03 pm

UPSC Prelims Daily MCQs: Strengthen your exam prep with today’s UPSC Essentials History & Culture quiz. Test your understanding of key static topics — Nehru’s writings, Birsa Munda’s legacy, ancient Indian philosophy, and recent awards — through carefully curated MCQs with detailed explanations.

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UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture (Week 131) — Test your knowledge for UPSC CSE 2026

November 10, 2025 5:45 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Strengthen your static GS foundation with today’s UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz on History and Culture. Test your knowledge of India’s heritage, art, and architecture through carefully curated MCQs with detailed explanations — an essential tool for your prelims preparation.

World this week, Trump-Xi meeting, India exempted from US sanctions on Chabahar port

The world this week: Trump-Xi meeting; India’s 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port; and shaky ceasefire in Gaza

November 01, 2025 12:01 pm

From the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in 6 years to Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

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UPSC plans to provide screen reader software for visually impaired candidates in CSE

November 01, 2025 10:12 am

The petitioner's counsel said the UPSC may be directed to do this exercise in a time-bound manner so that the facility should be made available before the next cycle of examinations starts.

Knowledge Nugget : Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules — key UPSC Environment topic you can’t miss

October 10, 2025 7:46 pm

India has notified the first legally binding GEI Target Rules, 2025. Learn about their significance, key features, and impact on India's carbon market. Go 'Beyond the Nugget' to explore major government initiatives addressing climate change.