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

January 12, 2026 7:17 pm

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.

Knowledge Nugget: Silver in the Spotlight — What You Must Know About the Precious–Industrial Metal for the UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | Silver in spotlight: What you must know about the precious–industrial metal for UPSC Exam

January 12, 2026 5:54 pm

Silver has surged over 160% in 2025 and is still climbing in 2026. But why is this metal rising faster than gold? Is it jewellery demand—or AI, solar power and supply constraints? As silver turns strategic, from its properties to its uses, here’s what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Gold and its properties.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | January 5 to January 11, 2026

January 12, 2026 1:37 pm

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the OPEC+, Virat Ramayana Temple, Indian National Cine Academy, Greenland, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Operation Hawkeye Strike and more (Week 144)

January 11, 2026 8:13 pm

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

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Ethics Simplified : How does Vivekananda’s philosophy take us from ‘I’ to humanity?

January 12, 2026 12:36 pm

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary: A chance train meeting, an unexpected letter from Harvard, and a speech that stunned the world—what lay behind Vivekananda’s global impact? Let us explore how his philosophy transforms personal ethics into universal responsibility.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 04 to January 10, 2026

January 11, 2026 9:05 am

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.

Expert Talk | UPSC Prelims CSAT Challenge: Why aspirants fail and how to prepare better

January 10, 2026 5:18 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: CSAT may be only a qualifying paper, but it has derailed the UPSC journey of thousands. Why does this paper continue to trouble even well-prepared aspirants? CSAT expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui explains where candidates go wrong and how to approach the paper differently for Prelims 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on white-bellied heron, Andes mountain range and more (Week 144)

January 09, 2026 7:59 pm

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

How PM Modi’s visit to Jordan reiterates India’s multialigned approach to the Middle East

January 12, 2026 12:11 pm

Why does Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan in December 2025 acquire greater significance? What kind of political, strategic, and economic importance does the Hashemite Kingdom hold for India?