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UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | November 23 to November 29, 2025

November 29, 2025 8:31 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 Mains Answer Practice GS 1 (Week 130)

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: volcanic eruption and tropical forests | Week 130

November 29, 2025 4:19 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 : Environment and Geography (Week 138)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on sea cows, ozone layer and more (Week 138)

November 28, 2025 8:17 pm

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

Why social media governance demands balancing free speech with accountability

November 29, 2025 12:34 pm

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. What kind of regulatory framework for social media will help address this? See infographics for quick key insights.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why the Basic Structure Doctrine matters for your UPSC exam

November 29, 2025 3:07 pm

The 23rd Law Commission is learnt to have held that the simultaneous elections Bills do not affect the Constitution’s basic structure. But what is this basic structure, and what are simultaneous elections? Also, check FAQs.

Beyond trending: What is Military-Industrial-Complex?

November 28, 2025 2:03 pm

Although much of the work on the Military-Industrial-Complex (MIC) focuses on its evolution within the historical context of the Cold War, it remains useful in explaining the substantial rise in global military expenditure today.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 138)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Balance of Payments, least developed countries and more (Week 138)

November 27, 2025 9:09 pm

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

Why PM POSHAN is more than just a nutritional intervention

November 29, 2025 3:39 pm

In addition to being a nutritional intervention, the PM POSHAN scheme plays a crucial role in promoting educational access, social equity, and overall child development. How can nutrition awareness among schoolchildren further support these objectives, and how can it be effectively operationalised across India? Check out infographics for quick key insights.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Understanding India’s New 4 Labour Codes: The What, Why and What Changes

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Understanding India’s New 4 Labour Codes: The what, why and how

November 28, 2025 5:03 pm

In a landmark move, the government has finally implemented the four Labour Codes on 21st November. Why were they introduced, what are their key features, and how will they impact workers, employers, formalisation and jobs? Here’s all you need to know — with infographics.

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

November 29, 2025 3:08 pm

UPSC current affairs Polity: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are key to maintaining electoral rolls — during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). As the Election Commission’s grassroots representatives, how do they serve as custodians of accurate voter lists?