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Expert talk: What does it mean to wear a police uniform? Former IPS officer Meeran Chadha Borwankar tells us

October 15, 2026 2:38 pm

"Stay true to your values, even when no one is watching", says Meeran Chadha Borwankar. On the third anniversary of UPSC Essentials magazine, she reflects on her 36-year career in the police service, sharing important lessons for all those who aspire to wear the uniform and serve the public.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on INS Mangrol, lithium-ion batteries and more (Week 184)

October 14, 2026 8:57 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.

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Can plastic-to-fuel technology help address India’s plastic waste challenge?

October 15, 2026 12:25 pm

India generates 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, which leads to 9.5 million tonnes a year. How can plastic-to-fuel technology help manage this waste burden? What is India’s policy and regulatory approach to these technologies?

Knowledge Nugget | 57th GST Council meeting: What are the key decisions?

October 14, 2026 2:11 pm

The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held on 8 October 2026. What is the GST Council, and what are its constitutional functions? What were the key decisions taken at the latest meeting? Go beyond the news to understand the key reforms under GST 2.0.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 2: India’s approach to Russia-Ukraine war and right to peaceful assembly (Week 176)

October 14, 2026 1:26 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2027: This week’s GS 2 answer practice explores the India’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war and right to peaceful assembly. Check out our thought process.

UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz (Week 184): MCQs on Article 239AA of the Constitution, Governor of a State, and more

October 13, 2026 8:43 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2027 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.

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How India seeks to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030

October 14, 2026 1:03 pm

India has introduced several measures to combat viral hepatitis, from launching the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme to strengthening preventive care. What are the recent developments in the fight against viral hepatitis, and how can AI transform prevention, diagnosis and care?

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UPSC Key: Jantar Mantar, Governor and Macroeconomic Stabilisation

October 14, 2026 6:50 pm

Why intangible cultural heritage is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as PM-WANI, Adi tribes and Form 6 on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 13, 2026.

Knowledge Nugget | What a new study reveals about unapproved GM cotton hybrids

October 13, 2026 3:50 pm

A recent field-based study commissioned by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and the National Seed Association of India (NSAI) has raised significant concerns around GM cotton. Why are unauthorised GM cotton hybrids spreading in India? Go beyond the nugget to understand the optimal conditions for growing cotton.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 3: Quantum computing in digital economy and air pollution's impact on health (Week 176)

October 13, 2026 12:46 pm

UPSC Mains Answer Writing GS 3: How does quantum computing create opportunities and cybersecurity risks for India's digital economy and financial stability? How does air pollution contribute to India's cancer burden? Test your understanding, analytical ability and answer-writing skills with today's UPSC Mains practice questions.