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Police and people gatehred outside Puja Khedkar's house

Dacoity at sacked IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's house: Cops search for seven from Nepal

January 12, 2026 9:03 pm

The police called an ambulance to the scene and the unconscious persons were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Why air pollution needs a long-term solution, not a reactive approach

January 13, 2026 8:10 am

Air pollution remains a persistent issue in India, with the Delhi-NCR particularly recording some of the worst AQI globally each year. What kind of possible measures are needed to shift from the seasonal, reactive approach to long-term, preventive planning?

UPSC Key: Iran protests, Merz-Modi meet, and Zehanpora stupas

January 13, 2026 2:52 pm

How is knowing about the Zehanpora stupas relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like India-Germany relations, the weed threat to mustard, and Iran protests have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 12, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz — History and Culture: Vivekananda, commemorative days, historical personalities and more (week 140)

January 12, 2026 6:09 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: How did colonial science reshape Indian self-understanding? From Vivekananda and Vedic science to 'Hindu Chemistry' and Jamia Millia Islamia, today’s UPSC Essentials quiz connects history, ideas, and personalities that still matter for Prelims.

Knowledge Nugget: Silver in the Spotlight — What You Must Know About the Precious–Industrial Metal for the UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | Silver in spotlight: What you must know about the precious–industrial metal for UPSC Exam

January 13, 2026 11:01 am

Silver has surged over 160% in 2025 and is still climbing in 2026. But why is this metal rising faster than gold? Is it jewellery demand—or AI, solar power and supply constraints? As silver turns strategic, from its properties to its uses, here’s what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Gold and its properties.

UPSC NDA & NA I 2026: Commission issues exam schedule for Defence & Naval Academies at upsc.gov.in

UPSC NDA & NA I 2026: Exam schedule for Defence & Naval Academies out at upsc.gov.in

January 13, 2026 9:32 am

UPSC NDA & NA I Exam Schedule 2026: According to the notification, the NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026, is scheduled for April 12, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | January 5 to January 11, 2026

January 14, 2026 1:27 pm

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Sports Governance Conclave, Donroe Doctrine, Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Greenland, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Operation Hawkeye Strike and more (Week 144)

January 11, 2026 8:13 pm

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

UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers

January 12, 2026 1:38 pm

How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 11, 2026.

Mission Pragati: Free academic & physical training for Punjab’s youth

January 12, 2026 9:29 am

The chief minister said the initiative is based on the principle of "no one left behind" and aims to provide equal opportunities to youth and increase their representation in government services.