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

January 18, 2026 3:12 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.

The World This Week | Trump holds off on military action in Iran, European troops in Greenland and the first Taliban-appointed diplomat in India

January 17, 2026 8:09 am

From the crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran to the US holding the first formal talks on the acquisition of Greenland, a lot happened in the world this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on higher ocean temperatures, Shaksgam Valley and more (Week 145)

January 16, 2026 7:56 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 | Shishupalgarh, the forgotten capital of ancient Kalinga

January 17, 2026 10:32 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.

Modi, Merz, India, Germany, strategic autonomy

Beyond Trending: What is strategic autonomy?

January 17, 2026 10:28 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. Why understanding its cultural roots matters for UPSC exam

January 17, 2026 2:56 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 Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on credit societies, headline inflation and more (Week 145)

January 16, 2026 7:54 pm

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

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: higher education system in India and role of Aravalli ranges | Week 137

January 15, 2026 4:06 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 Issue at a Glance | US–Venezuela Crisis: What happened, why Venezuela, and how it matters for India

January 18, 2026 11:15 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.