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Knowledge Nugget: Who are BLOs and what are their duties?

November 27, 2025 3:06 pm

UPSC current affairs: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are back in focus with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. As the Election Commission’s grassroots representatives, how are they custodians of accurate voter lists?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 138)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on planet Saturn, uranium content in the human body and more (Week 138)

November 26, 2025 8:42 pm

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

Why NIA remains central to India’s counter-terror architecture

November 27, 2025 1:26 pm

Established in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, how has the National Investigation Agency’s role evolved over time? Explore infographics that trace how this body grew into one of India’s most decisive forces against terror.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials Mains Answer Practice (Week 130) — GS 2 : Questions on Constitution Day of India and Mission 300 platform

November 26, 2025 6:03 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Cover two crucial GS-2 topics — the democratic significance of Constitution Day and the Mission 300 platform adopted under the G20 declaration. 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.

Knowledge Nugget | What is ‘Crystal Fortress’ Operation and why is it in the news?

November 27, 2025 3:05 pm

UPSC Current affairs and Security issues: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the police forces and the NCB for the breakthrough in Operation Crystal Fortress. What are the other major drug-busting operations? In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ also learn about the World Drug Report 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 138)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Governor of an Indian State, Tribunals and more (Week 138)

November 25, 2025 8:57 pm

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

How the pardoning power of the Indian and US Presidents differs

November 26, 2025 9:38 am

While the President’s clemency power in India is subject to limited judicial review, the US Constitution grants the President an independent power to pardon. How do the constitutional frameworks and the political systems of the respective countries shape the scope of Presidential pardons?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on new labour codes and public health implications of SO₂ emissions (Week 130)

November 25, 2025 5:54 pm

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions by following the thought process. Do not miss points to ponder and related previous year questions.

Knowledge Nugget | Indo-Tibetan Border Police: All you need to know about the 'Himveers' for UPSC Exam

November 26, 2025 6:28 pm

UPSC Current Affairs: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to establish all-woman forward posts across 10 locations along the 3,488 km India–China border. But what is the ITBP and what duties does it perform? What are the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)? Here's what you need to know.

Knowledge Nugget: What are the takeaways of the G20 Summit for your UPSC exam?

Knowledge Nugget: What happened at G20 Summit in South Africa? Here are the key takeaways

November 27, 2025 11:12 am

G20 Summit 2025 Takeaways for UPSC : With the US staying away and the G20 convening in Africa for the first time, the 2025 G20 summit drew global attention for several reasons. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the G20.