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UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 166) — Check out answers with explanations

June 14, 2026 9:07 pm

Solve and practice questions from the International Relations for UPSC Prelims 2027. Attempt questions on the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Gulf of Aden, and more.

UPSC ETHICS How can India's civil services and governance rebuild Gen Z's trust

UPSC Ethics Simplified | How can India's civil services and governance rebuild Gen Z's trust?

June 14, 2026 2:01 pm

UPSC Ethics: If trust is the foundation of democratic governance, what is driving the growing trust deficit among India's youth and Gen Z, why is it becoming a crisis, what ethical questions does it raise, and how can trust be rebuilt? Ethicist Nanditesh Nilay answers.

Knowledge Nugget: Why the Defence Ministry’s Sitapur Solar Project is Making Headlines

Knowledge Nugget: Why Defence Ministry’s Sitapur Solar Project is making headlines

June 14, 2026 6:41 pm

What makes the Sitapur Solar Project the first of its kind in India? What is a battery energy storage system? Here's all you need to know. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to learn about India's latest push for solar self-reliance.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (June 07 – June 13) : 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2027

June 14, 2026 11:42 am

Test your UPSC Prelims 2027 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, AH-64 Apache, Ayushman Bharat scheme, GI tag, and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.

UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs (Week 166)

June 13, 2026 3:36 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography. Practice and solve questions on the Zojila tunnel, species of Great Nicobar Island and more.

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Knowledge Nugget | Why are corals being moved? Understanding coral reefs and their importance

June 13, 2026 6:59 pm

ZSI has identified four sites on the Nicobar west coast for coral translocation. But what is coral translocation, and why are coral reefs among Earth's most valuable ecosystems? Explore key concepts, conservation efforts, and UPSC relevance.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Fund of Fund, leverage and more (Week 166)

June 12, 2026 7:15 pm

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

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Knowledge Nugget | What does SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reveal about global security?

June 13, 2026 2:28 pm

Which countries possess nuclear weapons, and how do their arsenals compare? What is the status of India? What are "nuclear–conventional entanglement" and "MIRVs"? In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about how the world regulates nuclear weapons.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on MAVEN spacecraft, spectrograph and more (Week 166)

June 11, 2026 9:30 pm

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

UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 1: Questions on Birsa Munda movement and Indian Knowledge Systems (Week 158)

June 11, 2026 7:15 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: What are the socio-economic factors that led to the emergence of the Birsa Munda movement? What are the challenges in integrating Indian Knowledge Systems? This week's GS Paper 1 questions cover important themes in Modern Indian History and Indian Society. Enhance your answer-writing skills with structured guidance and self-evaluation prompts.