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Knowledge Nugget: Beyond Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro’s Capture — What you must know for the UPSC Exam

January 05, 2026 3:30 pm

The US launched major strikes on Caracas, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump said the operation was aimed at ending what Washington describes as a “narco-terrorist regime”. How has the Trump administration characterised its war on drugs? How grave is fentanyl trafficking—and is oil the real driver? Here’s all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026

January 05, 2026 1:34 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC Prelims 2026? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Galaxy frogs, Magh mela, Secondary aerosols, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations, Baltic Sea and more (Week 143)

January 04, 2026 8:15 pm

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

UPSC Key: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Buddha Piprahwa relics, and Social Security Code

January 05, 2026 1:35 pm

How is knowing about the Buddha Piprahwa relics relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the white-bellied heron, parliamentary privileges and the Social Security Code have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 4, 2026.

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UPSC Interview Special | What it takes to score 180 plus in the UPSC personality test, expert decodes (Part 3)

January 05, 2026 11:32 am

Expert Talk : How do UPSC interview boards assess emotional intelligence? What sets candidates scoring 180 and above apart? Sharad Mallik, former IRAS officer and UPSC interview expert, explains how boards evaluate aspirants through behaviour, responses, and attitude, often without asking direct questions.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 28, 2025 to January 03, 2026

January 03, 2026 8:12 pm

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Key: Indore water contamination, Bullet train project, and Cutting methane from paddy fields

January 04, 2026 11:29 am

Why is the Indore water contamination issue important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the methane, clean energy transition, and Pax Silica initiative have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 3, 2026.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 (Week 135)

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Fog-induced disruptions and spread of Buddhism | Week 135

January 03, 2026 2:11 pm

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 : Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 1 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.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on tiger, bomb cyclone, Kyoto Protocol and more (Week 143)

January 03, 2026 12:16 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know how a bomb cyclone forms? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

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UPSC Key: New duty rates for tobacco products, Adjusted gross revenue, and CBAM

January 02, 2026 7:00 pm

How are new duty rates for tobacco products, including cigarettes, important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), Paris Agreement, and Gaganyaan mission have for both the Prelims and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 2, 2026.