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UPSC Key: Indelible ink row in Maharashtra civic polls, 78th Army Day, and Road accidents

January 16, 2026 8:02 pm

Why is the controversy over the use of non-indelible ink in the Maharashtra corporation election important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the India-EU FTA, road accidents, and the BSL-4 Containment Facility have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 16, 2026.

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Shishupalgarh, the forgotten capital of ancient Kalinga

January 16, 2026 6:41 pm

Scholars have suggested that Shishupalgarh’s historical name may have been Kalinganagara. The name may reflect a dialogue between archaeology and imagination - one speaking through stones, the other through stories.

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Beyond Trending: What is strategic autonomy?

January 16, 2026 7:57 pm

How does the instrumentalisation of trade, tariffs, technology, and resources reshape the discourse on strategic autonomy, particularly among states such as India and across Europe?

Knowledge Nugget: Jallikattu festival begins in Tamil Nadu. Understanding its cultural roots for UPSC exam

January 16, 2026 2:47 pm

Jallikattu festival is ongoing in Tamil nadu. What is this festival? What are the other animal-based festivals in India? What is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act?

UPSC Key: INSV Kaundinya, Iran protests, and Graft law

January 16, 2026 2:50 pm

Why is the approval of SOP for the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Iran protests, carbon credits, and INSV Kaundinya have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 15, 2026.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | US–Venezuela Crisis: What happened, why Venezuela, and how it matters for India

January 16, 2026 11:37 am

From the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and oil geopolitics to fentanyl, great-power rivalry, and India’s strategic dilemmas, the US–Venezuela crisis is more than breaking news. This week's UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes Operation Absolute Resolve and its implications for global order and India’s interests. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.

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

January 16, 2026 4:45 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 15, 2026 1:05 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.

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

January 16, 2026 2:48 pm

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

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

January 15, 2026 9:36 am

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.

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UPSC Civil Service Examination 2023 registration process begins

UPSC Civil Services 2023 Application process begins: Websites to register

February 01, 2023 3:39 pm

UPSC Civil Services 2023: UPSC started the online registration process for CSE and IFS 2023 examination. Candidates can apply online at the official website - upsconline.nic.in

UPSC Civil Services 2021 result out: Meet the toppers

May 31, 2022 1:44 pm

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results for the UPSC Civil Services exam 2021 on May 30. All the top three positions have been secured by girl candidates this year.