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UPSC Key: Rajya Sabha elections, Impact of West Asia conflict, and Farm loan waivers

March 09, 2026 6:48 pm

How is knowing about the Iran war's impact on India’s fertilisers supply relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the women's representation in the judiciary, Rajya Sabha elections, and farm loan waivers hold for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 09, 2026.

Knowledge Nugget | International Maritime Laws: From UNCLOS, SOLAS to MARPOL and what they mean

March 09, 2026 1:44 pm

UPSC Current Affairs: The sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which killed at least 80 sailors, has widened the US-Israel-Iran conflict beyond West Asia and brought maritime conventions into the spotlight. What are the key international maritime laws? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the MILAN-2026.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week : From India winning T20 World Cup to suspension of TRPs | March 2 to 8, 2026

March 09, 2026 8:57 am

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Suspension of TRPs, India winning T20 World Cup 2026, Major global developments, Changes in Formula One 2026, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on US military bases in the middle east, countries sharing border with Iran and more (Week 152)

March 08, 2026 8:11 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

UPSC Key: Protocol for President's visit, Age-based restrictions on social media, and Motion for removal of Speaker

March 09, 2026 2:29 pm

How is knowing about the removal process of a Lok Sabha Speaker relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the West Asia conflict-induced surge in prices, Protocol for President's visit, and age-based restrictions on social media hold for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 08, 2026.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | March 01 to March 07, 2026

March 07, 2026 8:21 pm

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Why these questions for Prelims 2026? Kickstart your UPSC Prelims preparation early. Brush up on your current affairs knowledge with this week’s top questions and consolidate your UPSC CSE preparation. Find answers along with detailed explanations.

UPSC Key: Ban on social media use by children, Care economy, and Bengal SIR

March 07, 2026 6:16 pm

How is the move by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to ban social media use by children important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as migratory wildlife, the West Asia conflict, and heatwave alerts hold for both the Prelims and Main examinations? Learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 7, 2026.

The World This Week | West Asia spirals into war, Trump faces 2 tariff setbacks, Nepal’s polls reflect generational shift

March 07, 2026 12:43 pm

From the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and pushed West Asia towards war to the Nepal general elections, here is a look at a few major global events this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Dzukou Valley, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species and more (Week 152)

March 06, 2026 8:55 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

International Women’s Day: Why housework demands redistribution, not just recognition

March 09, 2026 12:26 pm

In a recent case, the Delhi High Court’s observation that the assumption that a non-earning spouse is “idle” reflects a misunderstanding of domestic contribution offers a beacon of hope. This international women’s day (March 8), let’s understand why merely acknowledging the value of housework is not enough.

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