Journalism of Courage
What US military strikes in Venezuela reveal about global illegal drug supply chain
January 12, 2026 12:10 pm
Apart from the intense debate over the US military operation in Venezuela, the Latin American state is also seen as offering a cautionary lesson about the trajectory of state-enabled drug trafficking. But how has the rise of synthetic drugs altered the nature of the narcotics threat to India?
UPSC Key: Turkman Gate, Census house-listing, and Surge in Silver price
January 09, 2026 3:15 pm
Why is understanding the surge in silver prices important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Census 2027, impeachment of HC judge, and Delhi’s air pollution have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 8, 2026.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: cultural significance of the Piprahwa relics and bomb cyclones | Week 136
January 08, 2026 4:42 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.
Knowledge Nugget: Kerala’s first International Spice Routes Conference and Black Pepper
January 09, 2026 4:45 pm
UPSC Current Affairs: Kerala’s hosting of the first International Spice Routes Conference highlights the historical significance of black pepper in shaping ancient trade routes and global interactions. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about pepper’s role in defining spice-route regions.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on binary code, Metal-Organic Frameworks and more (Week 144)
January 07, 2026 8:48 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
Does the renewal of Ganga Water Treaty need a basin-centric approach?
January 08, 2026 8:37 am
Before the formal negotiations for renewing the treaty begin, both India and Bangladesh have articulated concerns reflecting changed circumstances. But how would a basin-centric approach help address the changed hydrological, developmental, and climatic realities?
UPSC Key: 'Donroe Doctrine', UAPA, and India’s trade deficit
January 08, 2026 3:24 pm
How is knowing about the Donroe Doctrine relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the CAQM, UAPA, and India’s trade deficit have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 7, 2026.
UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India–EU FTA negotiations and AI in law enforcement (Week 136)
January 07, 2026 4:53 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: National Medical Commission in news due to Vaishno Devi medical college row — What is it all about?
January 08, 2026 11:05 am
UPSC Current Affairs: The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently withdrew its nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College to run an MBBS course for the 2025-26 session. What exactly is the NMC, and what are its key functions? Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the major National Health Committees.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on removal of a Judge, Foreigners’ Tribunal and more (Week 144)
January 06, 2026 8:50 pm
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
How doctrine of separation of powers prevents its concentration and misuse
January 11, 2026 1:18 pm
The theory of separation of powers is rooted in the idea that the concentration of powers – the obverse of the separation of powers – is dangerous. But how does the system of checks and balances complement the principle of separation of powers?
UPSC Key: SC expands definition of terror, Samudra Pratap, and Grok use against women
January 07, 2026 11:04 am
Why is the Supreme Court’s expansion of the definition of a ‘terrorist act’ under the UAPA important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as inflation, Venezuelan oil, and Samudra Pratap hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 6, 2026.
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