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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on atomic clock, Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and more (Week 145)

January 14, 2026 8:52 pm

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

To eradicate dowry, why changes have to be social and generational, not just legal

January 14, 2026 8:13 pm

The practice of dowry has transformed from a voluntary gift to a coercive demand, often putting a financial burden on the bride’s family. But the key questions remain: Despite stringent laws, why does the practice persist, what legitimises it socially, and how can this be uprooted? See infographics for key insights.

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UPSC Key: Jaishankar-Rubio talks, Gig economy, and Shaksgam Valley

January 14, 2026 5:53 pm

What is the importance of India-US relationship for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as urban co-operative banks, BRICS, and Indo-Europe have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 14, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India-Germany ties and urban local governance (Week 137)

January 14, 2026 3:28 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.

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Knowledge Nugget: No entry for Non-BS-VI vehicles in Delhi. Why understanding BS norms matters for UPSC Exam

January 14, 2026 1:20 pm

Delhi bans non-BS VI vehicles from outside. But what are BS norms? How do BS VI norms curb vehicular emissions?

UPSC CSE: Candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres

UPSC postpones Civil Services 2026 notice due to 'administrative reasons'

January 14, 2026 7:21 pm

The UPSC has postponed the Civil Services (CSE) and IFS 2026 notifications, originally due Jan 14. Citing "administrative reasons," the Commission will announce new dates soon. This delay impacts the application window for the prelims tentatively set for May 2026. Stay tuned for updates.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Calling Attention Motion, Eighth Schedule and more (Week 145)

January 14, 2026 8:37 pm

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

Do India’s recent growth numbers settle the question of sustainability?

January 14, 2026 7:16 pm

India is experiencing its “goldilocks moment” characterised by robust growth, low inflation, and balanced macroeconomic conditions. But how can such gains be translated into sustained progress that will determine not just the success of Viksit Bharat but also the livelihoods of millions entering the workforce every year?

UPSC Key: India-Germany relations, Pax Silica, and Venezuela’s crude oil

January 14, 2026 1:26 pm

How is knowing about the India-Germany relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Pax Silica, PSLV-C62 mission, and coal-fired electricity have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 13, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on challenges in renewable energy and limitations of regulating gig workers (Week 137)

January 13, 2026 5:04 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.