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Conflicts in West Asia: Post-Assad Syria grapples with deep divides
June 23, 2025 5:41 pm
Post-Assad Syria faces a daunting path ahead, marked by deep societal divisions, polarisation, and institutional collapse. How might ethnic, sectarian, and ideological divisions among the rebels and opposition affect efforts for national reconciliation in the country?
Chewing gums, FOMO, Marriages: Top 5 'unpredictable' UPSC questions from 2024 that will interest even non-aspirants
December 17, 2024 6:30 pm
It is not always about the difficulty level of questions, UPSC is known for quizzing aspirants on not-so-popular topics or framing questions on trendy topics in tricky ways. UPSC 2024 followed the similar trend. Here's our pick.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Dedicated Freight Corridors and Arctic region (Week 82)
December 24, 2024 6:56 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? 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 of the day: European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
February 21, 2025 3:12 pm
Switzerland's revocation of India’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status may impact the trade pact signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). What is EFTA? Why did the 2023 Supreme Court ruling in the Nestle SA case prompt this move by the Swiss government?
UPSC Essentials : Daily subject-wise quiz | Polity and Governance MCQs on POSH Act, simultaneous elections and more (Week 89)
December 24, 2024 6:55 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
UPSC Key: India-Sri Lanka Relations, Eastern Maritime Corridor and POSH Act
December 16, 2024 10:33 pm
Why geopolitical significance of Syria in the Middle East is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Winning Hearts and Minds (WHAM) approach, Chennai and Vladivostok and ‘Santa Ana’ winds on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 16, 2024.
Vijay Diwas: India’s historic role in the 1971 war and Bangladesh's liberation
December 17, 2024 11:51 am
The decisive victory of India in the 1971 War marked a transformative moment in South Asian geopolitics and significantly enhanced its status as a regional power. But what are the key political and historical factors that led to the war and compelled India to intervene?
Knowledge nugget of the day: Panchamasali Lingayats
December 24, 2024 6:49 pm
Recently, a large number of Panchamasali Lingayat protesters held a massive protest in front of the Karnataka Legislature complex in Belagavi. Who are the Lingayats? Also, go beyond the nugget to know about the Basavanna and Veerashaivism.
Deepfakes, India-Canada stand-off: Top 12 issues that made headlines in 2024
January 16, 2025 1:57 pm
As we have entered into 2025, let's recall issues that kept our current affairs notes dynamic in 2024.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 9 to December 15, 2024
December 31, 2024 1:09 pm
Are you preparing for the UPSC 2025? Worried about your Current Affairs preparation? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about the Bima Sakhi Yojana, Manama Dialogue, INS Tushil, World Chess Champion, FIFA World Cup, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
UPSC Key : Non-performing assets, Impeachment of Judges, One Nation and One Election
December 16, 2024 3:24 pm
How is the impeachment of a High Court judge relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like non-performing assets, air pollution control curbs, and simultaneous elections have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 15, 2024.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: History, Culture and Social Issues MCQs on 'Chaturang', Portuguese in India, article titled 'The Jews', and more (Week 89)
December 24, 2024 6:52 pm
From one of the most-quoted line on Palestine and sports history of India to an important social sector e-portal and more — check your progress and revise your topics for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025.
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