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Knowledge Nugget: How is the Climate Change Performance Index 2026 relevant for the UPSC exam

December 29, 2025 1:00 pm

Published at the UN COP30 Climate Summit, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 offers key insights into global climate performance. From countries leading and lagging in climate action to India’s rank, here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Climate Risk Index 2026 and its key highlights.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 22 to December 28, 2025

December 29, 2025 8:56 am

Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: Personality rights, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), Tsunami-ready village, World Rapid Championship 2025, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations Assistance Mission, Somaliland and more (Week 142)

December 28, 2025 8:38 pm

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

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 21 to December 27, 2025

December 28, 2025 10:28 am

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Do you know about Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council? Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on vulture in India, 'Tsunami-ready' and more (Week 142)

December 27, 2025 1:28 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know how many states the Aravalli Ranges pass through? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

How PM Modi’s visit strengthens India-Oman strategic relations

December 28, 2025 3:34 pm

Prime Minister Modi’s second official visit to Oman underlines the continued importance of the Gulf nation as a regional partner of India. But how does it also emphasise the significance of the Gulf region in India’s foreign policy?

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Beyond Trending: What is flow and contra-flow?

December 28, 2025 3:42 pm

While regional and international mediations have failed to end the war in Sudan, it has also received less attention in the media. What explains this lopsided coverage of the war in the third-largest African country? The concepts of flow and contra-flow help understand it.

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Knowledge Nugget: ISRO’s Launch Vehicles — Must-know for your UPSC Exam

December 27, 2025 11:26 am

UPSC Current Affairs S&T: ISRO’s LVM3-M6 ‘Bahubali’ rocket successfully deployed the nearly 6,100 kg US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite, marking its heaviest-ever satellite launch. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about the major launch vehicles of ISRO.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on trade between India and New Zealand, Statutory Liquidity Ratio and more (Week 142)

December 27, 2025 1:29 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Open Market Operations? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

UPSC Interview Special | Expert Talk: 'Your real self, not your rehearsed one' — What Civil Services Personality Test really judges? (Part 1)

December 28, 2025 10:29 am

UPSC Civil Services Personality Test Part 1: How should an aspirant answer the classic question— “Why Civil Services?” Expert Sharad Mallik answers and reveals how to turn your DAF, hobbies, and experiences into your strongest assets for the interview.