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Rajasthan doctor tops UPSC exam in 3rd attempt: ‘There were distractions but I put in 8-10 hours’
March 10, 2026 1:41 pm
In second place was Rajeshwari Suve M, an engineering graduate from Anna University, Chennai
IFS officer Juhi Jalota takes charge as deputy passport officer in Chandigarh
February 23, 2026 9:02 pm
The 2018-batch officer has studied in Jalandhar.
Ethics Simplified | Minister vs Civil Servant : In governance, mature conversation is the key
February 22, 2026 12:11 pm
When a public clash between a Minister and an IPS officer goes viral, it does more than trend; it exposes the fragile balance between the political and permanent executive. Is authority a license for arrogance, or does real power lie in restraint? Our ethicist Nanditesh Nilay explains why the quality of conversation is vital for good governance, especially as such tensions become increasingly common.
Knowledge Nugget | 'Administrative scorecards' to Secretaries: What are the must-know initiatives for civil services efficiency
February 11, 2026 11:26 am
The Cabinet Secretariat has sent “administrative scorecards” to secretaries in the central government. What is it all about? What are the major initiatives recently taken by the government for improving the efficiency of civil services recently? Here's all you need to know.
Knowledge Nugget: Ahead of budget session, President addresses Parliament — What does Constitution say?
January 31, 2026 11:28 am
UPSC current affairs: The Budget Session begins with President Droupadi Murmu’s address. What are the constitutional provisions and the historical background of the address of the President and the Governor to Parliament and the legislature?
As no women qualified, Punjab and Haryana HC orders 461 reserved fireman posts in Punjab to be given to men
January 15, 2026 3:30 pm
The Punjab and Haryana High Court noted that vacancies reserved for women cannot be carried forward if there are no eligible female candidates.
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.
UPSC Essays Simplified : ‘Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty’ — Why this UPSC CSE 2025 topic isn’t just looking for answers, but for your perspective
September 24, 2025 10:09 am
UPSC CSE 2025 Essay Paper: What does UPSC really want from you in the topic on contentment and luxury? It challenges aspirants to go beyond surface interpretation and engage with deeper moral and ethical reasoning. But it doesn’t stop there. Check out our expert's model essay.
As North Block becomes a museum, remembering years of encounters with unmoving monkeys — and files
September 06, 2025 12:45 pm
Nobody could satisfactorily explain the presence of the monkeys in the building, nor of the countless files. The sun will soon set on these buildings as they move deeper into the recesses of history
UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Paper Analysis: Aspirants quizzed on generic quotes they know by heart but find hard to elaborate in exam pressure
August 23, 2025 12:06 pm
War, wealth and wisdom: UPSC Mains 2025 Essay paper continued previous trends of featuring philosophical and abstract quotes. While most of the quotes were familiar, the real challenge was to elaborate on these simple ideas effectively, especially without AI support in the exam hall. Here's our analysis.
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