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UPSC 2025 AIR 6 Zinnia Aurora writes: ‘How a failed attempt taught me to stand up again’
June 18, 2026 11:02 am
"As my UPSC result showed 'No Results' near Delhi's Gyarah Murti, I found an unexpected lesson in the figures of the Dandi March," writes UPSC 2025 AIR 6 Zinnia Aurora. As the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 results are declared, her note to aspirants reflects on how she turned failure into fuel for success.
UPSC Ethics Simplified : CBSE row as a case study on accountability when technology fails
June 07, 2026 4:22 pm
What lessons does the CBSE digital evaluation controversy hold for future civil servants? Through the lens of ethics, accountability, empathy, and citizen-centric governance, Nanditesh Nilay examines why technology can improve administration but can never replace ethical responsibility.
UPSC Prelims 2026 cut-offs may drop to a record low after ‘lengthy and unpredictable’ exam: Here’s a 5-year overview
May 31, 2026 9:19 am
Historically, higher difficulty levels in UPSC Prelims have translated into lower cut-offs across categories. Here's a look at how cut-offs have been in the last five years, and how educators are expecting this year to be.
‘The year I almost skipped UPSC Prelims and why I am glad I didn’t’ : A topper’s note to aspirants struggling before Prelims 2026
May 23, 2026 12:56 pm
As Prelims 2026 nears, a UPSC topper recalls the year grief, self-doubt, and exhaustion almost made him skip the exam — and why appearing anyway changed everything. Through “The Dhoni Way” of staying calm, this personal note reminds that Prelims tests not just preparation, but composure amid uncertainty.
Knowledge Nugget | Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya among 21 FEOs: What is a Fugitive Economic Offender?
May 03, 2026 12:03 pm
UPSC Current Affairs: This knowledge nugget breaks down the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, its procedure, and its implications for confiscation of assets.
UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz— History (Week 152) : How well do you know these questions? Check out answers with explanations
April 07, 2026 11:06 am
UPSC Prelims Quiz 2026: Sharpen your UPSC preparation with our History and Culture quiz for Week 152. Attempt questions on freedom fighters, GI-tagged products, UNESCO recognitions, and more to check your readiness for the Prelims.
UPSC Expert Talk : Despite recent Civil Services reforms, why is the interview stage still problematic?
April 06, 2026 4:24 pm
Expert Talk: “UPSC has undergone important corrections, but ensuring that the last mile, the personality test or interview stage, aligns with the integrity of the rest of the process is the next step in UPSC’s reform journey,” says expert.
UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz— History (Week 151) : Aspirants, can you answer these questions correctly?
March 30, 2026 5:28 pm
Test your UPSC preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz. Attempt important MCQs with detailed explanations covering key personalities, institutions, and more for Prelims 2026.
UPSC CSAT Simplified | Finding basic numeracy and data interpretation difficult? Expert explains how to prepare (PART 5)
March 29, 2026 4:22 pm
For UPSC CSAT 2026, Dr Mansoor Agha Siddiqui breaks down Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation, offering clear concepts, smart strategies and practice questions to help aspirants improve accuracy.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject quiz: Think you can solve these UPSC History questions for Prelims 2026? Take today’s quiz (week 150)
March 26, 2026 11:34 am
UPSC Essentials brings you a daily subject-wise quiz to help aspirants revise key static topics. Attempt today’s History and Culture quiz to test your prelims preparation and track your progress.
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