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Beyond the ‘Word of the Year’: Why 2026 needs a ‘Value of the Year’ and what should it be?

January 01, 2026 8:48 am

As 2026 begins, UPSC Essentials of The Indian Express asks a deeper question beyond trends and buzzwords: what should become the Value of the Year in an anxious world? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, offers an answer.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on polycrystalline cathodes, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and more (Week 143)

December 31, 2025 9:08 pm

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

Do flexible work arrangements actually ease women’s burdens?

January 01, 2026 10:56 am

While work from home and the digitalisation of work have blurred the boundaries between professional and personal spaces, women continue to face a ‘double burden’ of work. What complementary progressive policies or structural supports are required to address this phenomenon?

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on balance between digital data and protecting fundamental rights and electoral trusts (Week 135)

December 31, 2025 5:41 pm

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: 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: How Zehanpora excavation reveals Kashmir’s Buddhist past for your UPSC exam

December 31, 2025 5:26 pm

The excavation of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site at Zehanpora in Baramulla has refocused attention on J&K’s integral place within Bharat’s ancient civilisation. Here are some lesser-known facts about Buddhism in Kashmir in today’s knowledge nugget.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act rules, personality rights and more (Week 143)

December 30, 2025 8:02 pm

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

2026 Ethics Watch List: 5 issues from 2025 that can test you even in 2026

December 31, 2025 11:08 am

UPSC Ethics: From debates that shook workplaces to dilemmas that tested values, 2025 was a year of ethical challenges. As we step into 2026, these issues continue to demand answers, offering crucial lessons for aspirants and professionals alike. Here’s our list — don’t forget to share yours.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s domestic aviation and regional connectivity (Week 135)

December 30, 2025 4:22 pm

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 3 : Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 3 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.

Knowledge Nugget | Translocation of Cheetahs — What you must know for the UPSC Exam

December 31, 2025 1:44 pm

As Indian authorities are working to finalise permissions for the translocation of five African cheetahs from Botswana, here’s what every aspirant must know—from Botswana’s symbolic donation to the cheetah’s conservation status. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about Project Tiger.

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Cabinet Mission, Congress, Mughals, and more (Week 138)

December 29, 2025 7:25 pm

UPSC Prelims Daily Quiz: Test your UPSC preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz covering key topics such as the Cabinet Mission Plan, Congress leaders, Purna Swaraj, and Mughal-era cultural exchanges. Part of UPSC Essentials’ daily revision initiative.