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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 20, 2026 2:54 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.

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UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz — How well do you know freedom struggle novels, quotes, and personalities? (Week 141)

January 20, 2026 11:02 am

UPSC Essentials daily History and Culture quiz helps aspirants revise key static topics for Prelims 2026. Test your understanding of freedom struggle novels, revolutionary quotes, North-East personalities, folk culture, and ancient Indian geography. Check out explanations too.

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How Indore water contamination brings groundwater issues to the surface

January 20, 2026 12:47 pm

Groundwater depletion and quality degradation have implications for safe drinking water, agriculture, industry, and public health. But what are the major initiatives addressing the issue, and what more could be done?

UPSC Key: Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza, India’s record rice output, and Mumbai mayor selection process

UPSC Key: Trump's Board of Peace, India’s record rice output, and Mumbai mayor selection process

January 20, 2026 2:57 pm

How is knowing about the India-UAE relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like patent rights, India’s record rice output, and the Mumbai mayor selection process have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 19, 2026.

India’s largest oilseed crop is facing a serious menace in the form of "hidden threat”. Mustard, Orobanche and DMH-11: What UPSC aspirants must-know

Knowledge Nugget | India’s mustard crop is facing a serious ‘hidden threat’ — what is it?

January 20, 2026 2:57 pm

UPSC Current Affairs: India’s largest indigenous edible oil source, mustard, is facing a serious menace from a parasitic weed. What is it? How is it affecting major mustard-growing areas? Here’s all you need to know.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | January 12 to January 18, 2026

January 20, 2026 12:37 pm

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Bagurumba dance, 28th CSPOC, India’s BRICS presidency, EV retrofitting, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on location of Greenland, Mercosur and more (Week 145)

January 18, 2026 8:05 pm

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

UPSC Key: Republic Day Parade, States' Startup Ecosystem Ranking, and EU-Mercosur FTA

January 20, 2026 11:24 am

How is knowing about the States' Startup Ecosystem Ranking relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Republic Day, Greenland, and the EU-Mercosur FTA have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 18, 2026.

Knowledge Nugget | India second in global adults diabetes burden — Study. Check out facts, data, and latest insights

January 19, 2026 2:52 pm

The Lancet Study on Diabetes: India is home to one of the world’s largest diabetes populations. Drawing from a latest study, this 'Knowledge Nugget' breaks down key facts, concepts, and policy responses on diabetes that every UPSC aspirant must revise for Prelims, Mains, and the interview.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 11 to January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026 6:54 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.