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UPSC Current Affairs 2026
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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Operation Hawkeye Strike and more (Week 144)
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UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers
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Ethics Simplified : How does Vivekananda’s philosophy take us from ‘I’ to humanity?
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Expert Talk | UPSC Prelims CSAT Challenge: Why aspirants fail and how to prepare better
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UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 04 to January 10, 2026
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 2026 – Daily News for IAS & Civil Services Preparation
Beyond Trending: What is rules-based international order?
January 11, 2026 00:25 IST
Why has the unilateral military action by the Trump Administration against the sovereign state of Venezuela triggered an intense debate about the post-WWII Rules-Based International Order (RBIO)?
Knowledge Nugget: Why the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2026 is UPSC relevant
January 9, 2026 15:10 IST
The expenditure of countries are more on ‘instruments of war than on investments in peace’, says the latest UN report. What are the other key highlights of the report? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the Sevilla Commitment.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on thorium reserves, Venezuelan crude oil and more (Week 144)Subscriber Only
January 8, 2026 19:45 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
What US military strikes in Venezuela reveal about global illegal drug supply chainSubscriber Only
January 9, 2026 08:59 IST
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 priceSubscriber Only
January 9, 2026 15:15 IST
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 136Subscriber Only
January 8, 2026 16:42 IST
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 PepperSubscriber Only
January 9, 2026 16:45 IST
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)Subscriber Only
January 7, 2026 20:48 IST
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?Subscriber Only
January 8, 2026 08:37 IST
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 deficitSubscriber Only
January 8, 2026 15:24 IST
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)Subscriber Only
January 7, 2026 16:53 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: National Medical Commission in news due to Vaishno Devi medical college row — What is it all about?Subscriber Only
January 8, 2026 11:05 IST
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)Subscriber Only
January 6, 2026 20:50 IST
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 misuseSubscriber Only
January 11, 2026 13:18 IST
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 womenSubscriber Only
January 7, 2026 11:04 IST
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.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on domestic solar module manufacturing and role of nanotechnology in healthcare (Week 136)Subscriber Only
January 6, 2026 15:25 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: Delhi to declare rabies a ‘notifiable disease’— What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
January 7, 2026 11:04 IST
Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. What is a notifiable disease and why is human rabies a matter of concern? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ know about the Epidemic Diseases Act.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Temples, Relics, National Monuments Authority, and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only
January 5, 2026 20:07 IST
Test your UPSC Prelims preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz — how many can you answer? Check out the explanations with answers.
Can indigenous efforts at genome-edited crop breeding offer food security?Subscriber Only
January 7, 2026 08:09 IST
Restricted access to genome-editing technologies poses serious challenges for countries like India that urgently need such tools for food security and agriculture. In what ways does indigenous gene editing technology that aids cheaper, commercial genetically-edited crop breeding offer renewed hope? See infographics for key insights.
UPSC Key: Somnath Swabhiman Parv, World’s largest rice producer, and America’s return to interventionismSubscriber Only
January 6, 2026 13:16 IST
How is knowing about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Somnath temple, the world’s largest rice producer, and the Swachh Survekshan have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 5, 2026.
Knowledge Nugget: Beyond Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro’s Capture — What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
January 7, 2026 11:05 IST
The US launched major strikes on Caracas, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump said the operation was aimed at ending what Washington describes as a “narco-terrorist regime”. How has the Trump administration characterised its war on drugs? How grave is fentanyl trafficking—and is oil the real driver? Here’s all you need to know.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026Subscriber Only
January 7, 2026 16:06 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC Prelims 2026? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Galaxy frogs, Piprahwa relics, INSV Kaundinya, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations, Baltic Sea and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 20:15 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Buddha Piprahwa relics, and Social Security CodeSubscriber Only
January 5, 2026 13:35 IST
How is knowing about the Buddha Piprahwa relics relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the white-bellied heron, parliamentary privileges and the Social Security Code have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 4, 2026.
UPSC Interview Special | What it takes to score 180 plus in the UPSC personality test, expert decodes (Part 3)Subscriber Only
January 6, 2026 13:16 IST
Expert Talk : How do UPSC interview boards assess emotional intelligence? What sets candidates scoring 180 and above apart? Sharad Mallik, former IRAS officer and UPSC interview expert, explains how boards evaluate aspirants through behaviour, responses, and attitude, often without asking direct questions.
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