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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on effects of the oil spill on marine life, Subansiri River basin and more (Week 129)
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UPSC Key: Food processing sector, Postal ballot counting, and Sahyog portal
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Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How Hindu temples survived political upheavals and philosophical shifts
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Knowledge Nugget | Remembering Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar on 205th birth anniversary: Important for UPSC exam
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Why urban development needs to be both inclusive and sustainable
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 2025 – Daily News for IAS & Civil Services Preparation
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Ladakh’s history and significance of equinoxes and solstices (Week 121)Sign In to read
September 26, 2025 17:08 IST
UPSC CSE Mains 2026: Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam? 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.
UPSC Key: Recognising the Palestine state, EC brings in e-sign feature, and GST 2.0Subscriber Only
September 25, 2025 15:08 IST
Why is the rollout of the ‘e-sign’ feature by Election Commission important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as GST 2.0, the L-1 visa comparison with H-1B visa, and Oju hydroelectric project have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 24, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on Free Movement Regime and H-1B visas (Week 121)Sign In to read
September 24, 2025 15:00 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 2 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: Poona Pact — What all you need to know for UPSC Exam
September 25, 2025 15:09 IST
On 24th September 1932 the Poona Pact was signed. Why did Gandhi oppose caste-based separate electorates, and what were Ambedkar’s views? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Mahad Satyagraha and Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Article 21A, Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs and more (Week 129)Sign In to read
September 23, 2025 19:47 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
GST 2.0 and the evolving dynamics of fiscal federalismSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 09:52 IST
The nature of centre-state financial relations has undergone significant transformations with institutional and systemic reforms. But why have concerns over revenue sharing or borrowing restrictions often resulted in debates on fiscal federalism and autonomy?
UPSC Key: India-US relations, CPCB report on river pollution, and digital arrestSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 12:50 IST
How is the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report on river pollution relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the India-US relations, noise pollution, and digital arrest have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 23, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on domestic agricultural protection and financial inclusion (Week 121)Sign In to read
September 23, 2025 17:14 IST
UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget: National Ayurveda Day — Why the universal calendar identity of Ayurveda matters for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 15:09 IST
23rd September marks the 10th National Ayurveda Day. How does the fixed date for the day mark a historic shift? What are the ancient texts related to Ayurveda and government initiatives to promote it? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the recently revived rare and significant Ayurvedic manuscripts.
Could focus on Russia derail progress on EU’s new India strategy?Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 16:03 IST
At its core, the EU’s new India strategy is based on five pillars, including trade, the green transition, and connectivity. But could linking it to issues like India’s oil purchases from Russia risk jeopardising not just the potential trade agreement but also many promising initiatives outlined in the otherwise well-thought-out strategy?
UPSC Key: New GST Rates, Sawalkote dam, and Problem with low inflationSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 13:34 IST
How is understanding the problem with low inflation relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Anand Marriage Act, drone commandos, and Sawalkote dam have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 22, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: National Makhana board — A must-know for UPSC examSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 13:33 IST
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Makhana Board in Bihar. Often called the ‘Black Diamond’, what makes Makhana so special? What is the significance of the Makhana Board? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the National Turmeric Board.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 15 to September 21, 2025Subscriber Only
September 26, 2025 10:57 IST
Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the H-1B visas, Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, Global Innovation Index 2025, Chabahar port, Sarnath, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on NATO Air Policing, Bagram Air Base and more (Week 128)Sign In to read
September 21, 2025 20:31 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.
UPSC Key: H-1B visas, President’s Rule, and Dadasaheb Phalke AwardSubscriber Only
September 22, 2025 13:53 IST
How is understanding the H-1B visa fee hike and its impact relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the ST status, President's Rule, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 21, 2025.
UPSC Essays Simplified : ‘Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty’ — Why this UPSC CSE 2025 topic isn’t just looking for answers, but for your perspectiveSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 10:09 IST
UPSC CSE 2025 Essay Paper: What does UPSC really want from you in the topic on contentment and luxury? It challenges aspirants to go beyond surface interpretation and engage with deeper moral and ethical reasoning. But it doesn’t stop there. Check out our expert's model essay.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | September 14 to September 20, 2025Subscriber Only
September 20, 2025 20:32 IST
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 10 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
The world this week | India’s trade talks with US, EU on track, thorny issues remain; Saudi-Pak security pact raises eyebrowsSubscriber Only
September 22, 2025 08:45 IST
From India carefully weighing the Saudi-Pakistan security agreement, to the EU adopting a new strategic agenda to elevate ties with New Delhi, and the US resuming trade talks with India, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Key: Fiscal health of states, Form-7 of Election Commission, and Silt managementSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 18:28 IST
Why is the CAG’s report on the fiscal health of states important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), the process of voter deletion from electoral rolls, and the Saudi-Pak deal have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 20, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Chabahar port, Galathea Bay and more (Week 128)Subscriber Only
September 26, 2025 19:43 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
How India’s digital journey offers a replicable model to AfricaSubscriber Only
September 21, 2025 14:23 IST
The digital cooperation between India and Africa underscores a broader commitment to inclusive development, mutual capacity-building, and technological independence. Can joint digital innovation also drive socio-economic progress across the Global South?
UPSC Key: Saudi-Pakistan defence pact, Opioid Fentanyl, and Bonnard standardSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 18:38 IST
Why is the signing of a defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Iran’s Chabahar port, trafficking of fentanyl, and pre-trial interim injunctions hold for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 19, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on rainfall events in the Western Himalayas and carbon emissions (Week 120)Subscriber Only
September 26, 2025 16:09 IST
UPSC CSE Mains 2026: Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam? 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: National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 – A must-know for UPSC examSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 18:36 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: Recently, the government has released the National Policy on Geothermal Energy. But what exactly is geothermal energy? How significant is India’s geothermal potential in meeting its clean energy goals?
Cleaner air, longer lives: What does science say?Subscriber Only
September 19, 2025 13:15 IST
Scientists emphasise that personal stories resonate more deeply than statistics, helping to expose the human toll of air pollution. But what does science say about causal interpretations of increased life expectancy against a reduction in air pollution?
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