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Knowledge Nugget | Appointment of the CJI: Articles, conventions and three judges cases you must know for the UPSC exam

November 23, 2025 1:39 pm

UPSC Current Affairs: With Chief Justice B R Gavai retiring today, Justice Surya Kant is set to take oath tomorrow as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Here’s everything you should know about how the CJI is appointed. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to know about the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | November 16 to November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025 4:50 pm

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 : Questions on higher judicial services and disputes over the Senkaku Islands (Week 129)

November 22, 2025 2:58 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Deepen your answer writing skills for GS paper 2 with structured guidance. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

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Knowledge Nugget: What happened at COP30 in Brazil? 10 key takeaways for your UPSC Exam

November 23, 2025 1:03 pm

COP30: The climate summit in Belém, Brazil, saw tense debates over fossil fuels and climate finance. India expressed satisfaction with major outcomes and expressed gratitude to the Brazilian spirit of Mutirao. Here are the 10 key takeaways. Also, learn about the history of COP through infographics.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 137)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Cyclone Senyar, marine wasting disease and more (Week 137)

November 21, 2025 8:58 pm

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

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Is Buddha a historical or a mythological figure?

November 22, 2025 1:26 pm

History and mythology are simply two different lenses through which we understand the past - one grounded in fact, the other in faith. But where does the story of the Buddha come from?

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 (Week 129)

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Macaulay’s vision for English education in India and States Reorganisation Commission | Week 129

November 21, 2025 3:32 pm

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 : Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 1 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.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 137)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Export Promotion Mission, Central Pay Commission and more (Week 137)

November 20, 2025 8:01 pm

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

COP30: differences persist over fossil fuel phase-out roadmap

November 22, 2025 3:23 pm

Although the draft UN climate deal drops mention of longstanding concerns, India at COP30 has made its stance clear by expressing its full support for multilateralism, equity and climate justice. But how does Delhi view the role of the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement in shaping global climate action?

UPSC Expert talk how to restart preparation

Expert Talk: How to restart UPSC preparation for Prelims 2026, and why are November–December crucial for aspirants?

November 22, 2025 11:53 am

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: How can aspirants turn November to January into the most productive phase of their UPSC journey? How should they balance microthemes, current affairs, and optional prep in the countdown to prelims?