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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.

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 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 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.

Knowledge Nugget | Two cases of Nipah detected in West Bengal : What you must know for your UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | Two cases of Nipah virus detected in West Bengal. What must you know for your UPSC Exam?

January 14, 2026 11:26 am

UPSC Current Affairs: Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal have put the spotlight back on this deadly zoonotic disease. How does it spread from animals to humans? What are its symptoms and diagnosis methods, and is there any specific cure for it? Here’s all you need to know for the UPSC exam.

Why air pollution needs a long-term solution, not a reactive approach

January 13, 2026 8:10 am

Air pollution remains a persistent issue in India, with the Delhi-NCR particularly recording some of the worst AQI globally each year. What kind of possible measures are needed to shift from the seasonal, reactive approach to long-term, preventive planning?

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz — History and Culture: Vivekananda, commemorative days, historical personalities and more (week 140)

January 12, 2026 6:09 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: How did colonial science reshape Indian self-understanding? From Vivekananda and Vedic science to 'Hindu Chemistry' and Jamia Millia Islamia, today’s UPSC Essentials quiz connects history, ideas, and personalities that still matter for Prelims.