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UPSC Current Affairs 2026
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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations, Baltic Sea and more (Week 143)
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UPSC Key: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Buddha Piprahwa relics, and Social Security Code
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UPSC Interview Special | Beyond right answers: What it takes to score 180 plus in the UPSC personality test, expert decodes (Part 3)
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UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 28, 2025 to January 03, 2026
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UPSC Key: Indore water contamination, Bullet train project, and Cutting methane from paddy fields
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 2026 – Daily News for IAS & Civil Services Preparation
Beyond Trending: What is proxy war?
January 3, 2026 12:19 IST
Recent tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen appear to have eased. But some experts are sceptical of the detente and argue that the role of the UAE in Yemen may shift to proxy war. But what exactly is a proxy war?
Knowledge Nugget: India–US Thorium Fuel partnership and its significance for UPSC exam
January 3, 2026 19:12 IST
UPSC Current Affairs 2026: The second American company has secured an export licence to sell nuclear technology to India in nearly two decades, opening the door to thorium as an alternative to uranium. What makes thorium significant, and how does India’s three-stage nuclear programme work?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on stablecoins, Consumer Price Index and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only
January 1, 2026 20:16 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
UPSC Key: Draft rules for labour codes, PRAGATI, and India’s thorium ambitionsSubscriber Only
January 4, 2026 16:05 IST
How is knowing about the PRAGATI platform relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like copper, labour codes, and India’s thorium ambitions have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 1, 2026.
‘Around 45 years ago, when I faced the UPSC interview…’ A veteran shares his experience and addresses key FAQs (Part 2)Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 14:21 IST
UPSC Expert Talk: What should candidates keep in mind upon entering the UPSC interview room? What body language should they maintain, how should they handle stress and tricky questions, and how can they balance honesty with diplomacy in opinion-based answers? Here are answers to your questions.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Reports and Indices of 2025 that will matter for India in 2026Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 11:32 IST
Where does India stand on the Happiness Index in 2025? What is its place in the global economy and innovation landscape? As 2026 begins, this week’s UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes key global and national reports of 2025—from climate and public health to inequality and innovation—for your UPSC Exam. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.
Beyond the ‘Word of the Year’: Why 2026 needs a ‘Value of the Year’ and what should it be?Subscriber Only
January 1, 2026 08:48 IST
As 2026 begins, UPSC Essentials of The Indian Express asks a deeper question beyond trends and buzzwords: what should become the Value of the Year in an anxious world? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, offers an answer.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on polycrystalline cathodes, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only
December 31, 2025 21:08 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
Do flexible work arrangements actually ease women’s burdens?Subscriber Only
January 2, 2026 10:49 IST
While work from home and the digitalisation of work have blurred the boundaries between professional and personal spaces, women continue to face a ‘double burden’ of work. What complementary progressive policies or structural supports are required to address this phenomenon?
UPSC Key: Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia Funeral, Lateral entry, and Quantum physicsSubscriber Only
January 1, 2026 15:14 IST
Why is the contribution of secondary aerosols to Delhi’s annual PM2.5 pollution important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as lateral entry, quantum physics, and the multi-role helicopter Dhruv hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 31, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on balance between digital data and protecting fundamental rights and electoral trusts (Week 135)Subscriber Only
December 31, 2025 17:41 IST
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: How Zehanpora excavation reveals Kashmir’s Buddhist past for your UPSC examSubscriber Only
January 2, 2026 15:06 IST
The excavation of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site at Zehanpora in Baramulla has refocused attention on J&K’s integral place within Bharat’s ancient civilisation. Here are some lesser-known facts about Buddhism in Kashmir in today’s knowledge nugget.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act rules, personality rights and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only
December 30, 2025 20:02 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
2026 Ethics Watch List: 5 issues from 2025 that can test you even in 2026Subscriber Only
December 31, 2025 11:08 IST
UPSC Ethics: From debates that shook workplaces to dilemmas that tested values, 2025 was a year of ethical challenges. As we step into 2026, these issues continue to demand answers, offering crucial lessons for aspirants and professionals alike. Here’s our list — don’t forget to share yours.
UPSC Key: SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli, Kashmir in Buddhist history, and Rabies vaccineSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 14:50 IST
How is knowing about the Aravalli hills relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Indian rabies vaccine, Buddhism, and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 30, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s domestic aviation and regional connectivity (Week 135)Subscriber Only
December 30, 2025 16:22 IST
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.
Knowledge Nugget | Translocation of Cheetahs — What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
January 1, 2026 15:16 IST
As Indian authorities are working to finalise permissions for the translocation of five African cheetahs from Botswana, here’s what every aspirant must know—from Botswana’s symbolic donation to the cheetah’s conservation status. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about Project Tiger.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Cabinet Mission, Congress, Mughals, and more (Week 138)Subscriber Only
December 29, 2025 19:25 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Quiz: Test your UPSC preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz covering key topics such as the Cabinet Mission Plan, Congress leaders, Purna Swaraj, and Mughal-era cultural exchanges. Part of UPSC Essentials’ daily revision initiative.
How Arctic thaw aggravates climate concerns, ignites geopolitical competition Subscriber Only
December 31, 2025 13:48 IST
Although the melting of the Arctic has accelerated climatic concerns globally, it is also seen as creating economic prospects, including new maritime trade routes and access to the region’s incredible natural resources. But does India’s Arctic policy help advance its interests in the region? See infographics for quick key insights.
UPSC Key: PRAGATI, Political funding, and RBI’s Rupee PolicySubscriber Only
December 30, 2025 11:10 IST
How is knowing about the PRAGATI platform relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, political funding, and RBI’s rupee policy have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 29, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: How is the Climate Change Performance Index 2026 relevant for the UPSC examSubscriber Only
December 30, 2025 11:10 IST
Published at the UN COP30 Climate Summit, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 offers key insights into global climate performance. From countries leading and lagging in climate action to India’s rank, here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Climate Risk Index 2026 and its key highlights.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 22 to December 28, 2025Subscriber Only
December 30, 2025 17:29 IST
Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: Personality rights, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), INS Vaghsheer, Tsunami-ready village, World Rapid Championship 2025, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations Assistance Mission, Somaliland and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 28, 2025 20:38 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: PM-POSHAN Scheme, Aravalli definition row, and Thailand-Cambodia ceasefireSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 13:05 IST
How is knowing about the PM-POSHAN Scheme relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Thailand-Cambodian conflict, the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, and the Aravali Hills have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 28, 2025.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 21 to December 27, 2025Subscriber Only
December 28, 2025 10:28 IST
UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Do you know about Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council? Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
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