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Knowledge Nugget: National Farmers’ Day — Best sustainable agricultural practices you must-know for UPSC Exam

December 24, 2025 11:16 am

On National Farmers’ Day, let’s look at the key sustainable farming methods practised to make agriculture more eco-friendly. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to understand the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on train–elephant collisions and induction of Seahawk helicopter (Week 134)

December 24, 2025 1:11 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.

Amid marital rape debate, what the trajectory of anti-rape laws reveals

December 23, 2025 10:59 am

Since the law on rape was first introduced by the British in 1860, the anti-rape laws in India underwent significant changes, including the redefinition of ‘consent’ and protection of survivors of sexual violence. But how might survivor-centered justice be prioritised?

UPSC Key: Aravali Hills, Curbing elephant deaths, and Fertiliser subsidy

December 24, 2025 11:16 am

How is knowing about India-Bangladesh relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Aravali Hills, curbing elephant deaths, and fertiliser subsidy have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 22, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Zero, Atheism, Historical films, and more (Week 136- 137)

December 22, 2025 6:33 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026 Daily MCQ: Can you answer these UPSC Prelims-level History and Culture questions? From the story of zero and quote on atheism to Quit India–era films, UNESCO sites, and World War II operations, test your preparation with today’s UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz.

Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation: What you must know about the a flagship species of the Thar Desert

Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation — What you must know about the flagship species of the Thar Desert for UPSC Exam

December 23, 2025 1:34 pm

Supreme Court says protection of critically endangered bird non-negotiable, notes people ‘guests in the Great Indian Bustard’s abode’. Here's all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 15 to December 21, 2025

January 06, 2026 11:42 am

Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about the must-know topics you should catch up on: BS-VI norms, Key takeaways from PM Modi's three-nation tour, new Aravali Hills definition, Squash World Cup, Snicko technology, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 141)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Global Environment Facility, Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support and more (Week 141)

December 23, 2025 1:23 pm

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know which Indian states border Bangladesh? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

UPSC Key: Parachute tests for Gaganyaan, Funding to political parties, and India’s first Atomic Energy Act

UPSC Key: Parachute tests for Gaganyaan, Funding to political parties, and Atomic Energy Act

December 22, 2025 11:34 am

How is knowing about India’s first Atomic Energy Act relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like faith vs rights of minors, Gaganyaan mission, and funding to political parties have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 21, 2025.

Yearender: Nepal's GenZ Protest, Axiom-4 mission, Ghibli trend: Top 10 issues that made headlines in 2025

Yearender 2025 | Nepal’s GenZ Protest, Axiom-4 Mission, Ghibli Trend: Top 10 issues that made headlines

December 24, 2025 2:53 pm

UPSC Yearender 2025: As 2026 approaches and 2025 draws to a close, let's recall issues that dominated headlines and shaped the contours of our current affairs discourse throughout the year.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 14 to December 20, 2025

December 27, 2025 8:00 pm

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Key: PMKVY, Nuclear power sector, and RTI Act

December 20, 2025 5:47 pm

Why is the CAG findings on Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the MGNREGA, RTI Act, and Rupee depreciation have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 20, 2025.