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UPSC Key: Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza, India’s record rice output, and Mumbai mayor selection process

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | January 12 to January 18, 2026

January 20, 2026 17:06 IST

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Bagurumba dance, 28th CSPOC, India’s BRICS presidency, EV retrofitting, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on location of Greenland, Mercosur and more (Week 145)

January 18, 2026 20:05 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

UPSC Key: Republic Day Parade, States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking, and EU-Mercosur FTASubscriber Only

January 20, 2026 11:24 IST

How is knowing about the States' Startup Ecosystem Ranking relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Republic Day, Greenland, and the EU-Mercosur FTA have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 18, 2026.

Knowledge Nugget | India second in global adults diabetes burden — Study. Check out facts, data, and latest insights

January 19, 2026 14:52 IST

The Lancet Study on Diabetes: India is home to one of the world’s largest diabetes populations. Drawing from a latest study, this 'Knowledge Nugget' breaks down key facts, concepts, and policy responses on diabetes that every UPSC aspirant must revise for Prelims, Mains, and the interview.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 11 to January 17, 2026Subscriber Only

January 17, 2026 18:54 IST

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Why these questions for Prelims 2026? Kickstart your UPSC Prelims preparation early. Brush up on your current affairs knowledge with this week’s top questions and consolidate your UPSC CSE preparation. Find answers along with detailed explanations.

UPSC Key: 18th India-Japan strategic dialogue, POCSO Act, and Startup India schemeSubscriber Only

January 17, 2026 18:13 IST

Why is the India–Japan relationship important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as National Startup Day, the ‘Romeo–Juliet’ exception under the POCSO Act, and western disturbances have for both the Preliminary and Mains exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 17, 2026.

The World This Week | Trump holds off on military action in Iran, European troops in Greenland and the first Taliban-appointed diplomat in IndiaSubscriber Only

January 17, 2026 08:09 IST

From the crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran to the US holding the first formal talks on the acquisition of Greenland, a lot happened in the world this week.

UPSC Key: Indelible ink row in Maharashtra civic polls, 78th Army Day, and Road accidentsSubscriber Only

January 16, 2026 20:02 IST

Why is the controversy over the use of non-indelible ink in the Maharashtra corporation election important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the India-EU FTA, road accidents, and the BSL-4 Containment Facility have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 16, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on higher ocean temperatures, Shaksgam Valley and more (Week 145)Sign In to read

January 18, 2026 19:53 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Shishupalgarh, the forgotten capital of ancient KalingaSubscriber Only

January 19, 2026 12:28 IST

Scholars have suggested that Shishupalgarh’s historical name may have been Kalinganagara. The name may reflect a dialogue between archaeology and imagination - one speaking through stones, the other through stories.

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Beyond Trending: What is strategic autonomy?Subscriber Only

January 19, 2026 13:13 IST

How does the instrumentalisation of trade, tariffs, technology, and resources reshape the discourse on strategic autonomy, particularly among states such as India and across Europe?

Knowledge Nugget: Jallikattu festival begins in Tamil Nadu. Why understanding its cultural roots matters for UPSC examSubscriber Only

January 17, 2026 14:56 IST

Jallikattu festival is ongoing in Tamil nadu. What is this festival? What are the other animal-based festivals in India? What is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on credit societies, headline inflation and more (Week 145)Sign In to read

January 16, 2026 19:54 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

UPSC Key: INSV Kaundinya, Iran protests, and Graft lawSubscriber Only

January 16, 2026 14:50 IST

Why is the approval of SOP for the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Iran protests, carbon credits, and INSV Kaundinya have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 15, 2026.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: higher education system in India and role of Aravalli ranges | Week 137Subscriber Only

January 15, 2026 16:06 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.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | US–Venezuela Crisis: What happened, why Venezuela, and how it matters for IndiaSubscriber Only

January 19, 2026 18:44 IST

From the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and oil geopolitics to fentanyl, great-power rivalry, and India’s strategic dilemmas, the US–Venezuela crisis is more than breaking news. This week's UPSC Issue at a Glance decodes Operation Absolute Resolve and its implications for global order and India’s interests. Don’t miss the infographics and post-read questions.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on atomic clock, Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and more (Week 145)Sign In to read

January 15, 2026 20:11 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.

To eradicate dowry, why changes have to be social and generational, not just legal Subscriber Only

January 16, 2026 16:45 IST

The practice of dowry has transformed from a voluntary gift to a coercive demand, often putting a financial burden on the bride’s family. But the key questions remain: Despite stringent laws, why does the practice persist, what legitimises it socially, and how can this be uprooted? See infographics for key insights.

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UPSC Key: Jaishankar-Rubio talks, Gig economy, and Shaksgam ValleySubscriber Only

January 15, 2026 13:05 IST

What is the importance of India-US relationship for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as urban co-operative banks, BRICS, and Indo-Europe have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 14, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India-Germany ties and urban local governance (Week 137)Subscriber Only

January 14, 2026 15:28 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.

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Knowledge Nugget: No entry for Non-BS-VI vehicles in Delhi. Why understanding BS norms matters for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

January 17, 2026 10:51 IST

Delhi bans non-BS VI vehicles from outside. But what are BS norms? How do BS VI norms curb vehicular emissions?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Calling Attention Motion, Eighth Schedule and more (Week 145)Subscriber Only

January 20, 2026 19:43 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.

Do India’s recent growth numbers settle the question of sustainability?Subscriber Only

January 15, 2026 09:43 IST

India is experiencing its “goldilocks moment” characterised by robust growth, low inflation, and balanced macroeconomic conditions. But how can such gains be translated into sustained progress that will determine not just the success of Viksit Bharat but also the livelihoods of millions entering the workforce every year?

UPSC Key: India-Germany relations, Pax Silica, and Venezuela’s crude oilSubscriber Only

January 14, 2026 13:26 IST

How is knowing about the India-Germany relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Pax Silica, PSLV-C62 mission, and coal-fired electricity have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for January 13, 2026.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on challenges in renewable energy and limitations of regulating gig workers (Week 137)Subscriber Only

January 13, 2026 17:04 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.

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