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Knowledge Nugget: Biggest solar storm in two decades — key facts you must know for UPSC

January 22, 2026 3:03 pm

UPSC current affairs: Strongest solar storm in two decades struck earth resulting in rare aurorae far from the poles. What are these solar storms? How are aurorae formed?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Artemis II, solar storms and more (Week 146)

January 21, 2026 8:50 pm

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

UPSC Key: Trump’s great trade reset, Kill switch and Import duty on apples

January 22, 2026 3:01 pm

How is the ‘Kill switch’ as an idea to fight digital arrest important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as AI Summit, Welfare state, and Trump’s tariff have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 21, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice GS 2 : Questions on role of municipal corporations and forest governance (Week 138)

January 21, 2026 3:27 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Strengthen your conceptual clarity and answer-writing skills with structured guidance, key points, and self-evaluation prompts. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

Knowledge Nugget: What are the top global risks faced by the world?

Knowledge Nugget | WEF Global Risks Report 2026: Top risks faced by the world and India

January 22, 2026 11:31 am

UPSC Current Affairs: As the world meets at Davos for the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, the Global Risks Report 2026 is a must-read. What major risks does it highlight for the world and for India? Here's all you need to know.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on special address by the Governor, functions of the Booth Level Officers and more (Week 146)

January 20, 2026 7:52 pm

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

How India strengthens its digital-fraud resilience

January 21, 2026 4:05 pm

There are ongoing efforts signalling a decisive shift from reactive policing to systemic deterrence, but the eradication of digital arrest scams will depend on aligning technological capability, regulatory accountability, and public confidence. What steps has India taken to solidify its digital-fraud resilience, and what more could be done? See infographics for key insights.

UPSC Key: PM meets UAE President, Mohanlal case, and Trump’s invite to join Gaza peace board

January 21, 2026 3:09 pm

How is knowing about Trump’s invitation to join the Gaza peace board relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Greenland, liability in endorsements, and India-UAE relations have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 20, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s fertiliser subsidy regime and variations in rice productivity (Week 138)

January 20, 2026 4:02 pm

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 3 : Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 3 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

India flags the Indigenous Light Water Reactor (LWR) as a nuclear priority. But why?

Knowledge Nugget: India flags the Indigenous Light Water Reactor (LWR) as nuclear priority. But why?

January 21, 2026 3:07 pm

UPSC Current Affairs: With private sector entry and export ambitions, the Indian Light Water Reactor (LWR) has been flagged as a priority within the nuclear establishment. What are LWR? Why do they matter? Here's all you need to know. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read question.