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UPSC Current Affairs 2026
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UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz (Week 170): MCQs on removal of judge, Parliamentary privilege and moreSubscriber Only
July 8, 2026 11:31 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2027 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
Is chlorination the most effective method of water disinfection?Subscriber Only
July 8, 2026 12:36 IST
Water contaminants span a wide range of biological and chemical agents, which makes effective wastewater treatment essential for public health and water security. How is wastewater treated? What are the advantages and disadvantages of chlorination? Is Ozone a more effective disinfection method than chlorination? See infographics for key takeaways.
Knowledge Nugget: Why is vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) in news?Subscriber Only
July 9, 2026 16:32 IST
After the detection of VDPV in a sewage sample in Ghaziabad, officials have intensified surveillance. But what is VDPV? Does it affect India's polio-free status? In Beyond the Nugget, learn about the significance of Wastewater and Environment Surveillance (WES).
UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 3: sustainable agronomic practices in improving cotton productivity and Eighth Pay Commission (Week 162)Subscriber Only
July 7, 2026 13:58 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: From the sustainable agronomic practices in improving cotton productivity to the opportunities and challenges for the Indian economy presented by the Eighth Pay Commission. Explore these questions in this week's UPSC Essentials GS-III Mains Answer Practice.
UPSC Key: Agneepath Scheme, Direct Seeding of Rice and Informal SectorSubscriber Only
July 7, 2026 20:15 IST
Why Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Rice-to-ethanol policy, AI-driven warfare, and Agniveer, on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 6, 2026.
What are the environmental challenges of the Chenab–Beas link tunnel project?Subscriber Only
July 8, 2026 20:11 IST
With the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, India has recently announced the Chenab–Beas link tunnel project to channel surplus water from the upper reaches of the Chenab into the Beas basin. While the project promises hydropower and water-security benefits, what are the environmental challenges it could face? See infographics for key insights.
Knowledge Nugget: How direct seeded rice could be the future of rice farmingSubscriber Only
July 8, 2026 11:29 IST
Can rice be grown without transplanting seedlings? Why are more farmers turning to Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)? What are its benefits and challenges? Here's everything you need to know. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to learn about India's rice production and the science behind Designer Rice.
Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 29 to July 5, 2026Subscriber Only
July 7, 2026 15:31 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC Prelims 2027? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about India's first IBG, 'VIJAY' roadmap, Dark patterns, India-Japan relationship, Hasdeo Arand forest, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 169) — Check out answers with explanationsSubscriber Only
July 5, 2026 19:59 IST
Solve and practice questions from International Relations for UPSC Prelims 2027. Attempt questions on the UNESCO sites, archipelagic nations in the Indian Ocean, and more.
UPSC Key: Modified UDAN Scheme, UAPA and India-Israel BIASubscriber Only
July 6, 2026 14:35 IST
How is knowing about the India-Israel bilateral investment agreement relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as emission cut targets, UAPA and UDAN schemes hold for both the preliminary and main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 5, 2026.
UPSC Ethics Simplified | How to decode ethical quotes in Mains exam: An exampleSubscriber Only
July 5, 2026 14:33 IST
UPSC Ethics Paper (GS IV): Go back to basics with one of the most important areas in Ethics — answering philosophical quotes. Ethicist Nanditesh Nilay explains the approach through a famous quote by Aristotle.
Knowledge Nugget | From Vikram-1 to Drishti: How India’s private space sector is taking offSubscriber Only
July 12, 2026 15:40 IST
What makes the Vikram-1 rocket special? How is the Drishti satellite a first-of-its-kind innovation? Here’s what you need to know about India’s private space sector. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to learn about Pathfinder.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (June 28 – July 04) : 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2027Subscriber Only
July 4, 2026 20:13 IST
Test your UPSC Prelims 2027 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, Vikram- 1 rocket, battery management system, greenhouse gas emission intensity, and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.
UPSC Key: Tiger reserves restoration, FDC drugs, and US turns 250Subscriber Only
July 5, 2026 14:00 IST
How is knowing about fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the heatwaves in Europe, AI-enabled fraud, and cybersecurity hold for both the preliminary and main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 4, 2026.
Knowledge Nugget | July in History : 5 key events every UPSC aspirants must knowSubscriber Only
July 4, 2026 11:15 IST
Why is July considered an important month in history? From the Simla Agreement and the Indian Independence Act to Swami Vivekananda, Lokmanya Tilak and Kargil Vijay Diwas, revise the major historical events that frequently hold relevance for UPSC Prelims and Mains.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs (Week 169)Subscriber Only
July 3, 2026 20:54 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography. Practice and solve questions on Cheetah in India, Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme and more.
UPSC Key: India–Japan Cooperation, Virtual Private Network and Hasdeo Arand ForestSubscriber Only
July 3, 2026 19:06 IST
Why temple donations is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, Deforestation and mining in Hasdeo Arand Forest, and Code on social security, on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 3, 2026.
Art and Culture with Devdutt | What is India’s contribution to the Pythagorean theorem?Subscriber Only
July 4, 2026 13:39 IST
The geometric truth known as the Pythagorean theorem was discovered independently by several ancient civilisations. India's contribution, recorded in a set of ancient texts called the Sulvasutras, is genuine and impressive. But was it the first?
Beyond Trending: What is asymmetric warfare? Subscriber Only
July 4, 2026 13:56 IST
Alongside the slow progress in the Iran-US peace talks, developments on the battlefield have drawn equal attention. How does the use of a low-cost weapon by Hezbollah against Israel draw attention to the changing nature of asymmetric warfare?
UPSC Mains Answer Practice — GS 1: Foundational education, human capital and Buddhism as a Vehicle of Civilisational Outreach (Week 161)Subscriber Only
July 3, 2026 14:46 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: How crucial is foundational literacy and numeracy for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047? And how has Buddhism shaped India's cultural and civilisational influence across Asia? Explore these important GS Paper 1 themes and sharpen your answer-writing skills with guided points to ponder and self-evaluation prompts.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on wage rates for unskilled manual workers under VB-G RAM G, Financial Stability Report and more (Week 169)Subscriber Only
July 2, 2026 19:56 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
How technological innovations help India build safe, sustainable road networkSubscriber Only
July 3, 2026 19:12 IST
An important dimension of modern highway expansion is the transition from resource-intensive ‘grey infrastructure’ to sustainable ‘Green Roads’. How does India make use of technology to promote climate-resilient engineering with strict public safety enforcement? See infographics for key takeaways.
UPSC Key: AI Regulation, Graded Response Action Plan and Criminalisation of PoliticsSubscriber Only
July 3, 2026 18:55 IST
Why midday meal programme is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Delhi pollution, 130th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, and VB—G RAM G, on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 2, 2026.
Knowledge Nugget | From Telegram Drug Networks to Nitazenes: What the NCB Annual Report 2025 revealsSubscriber Only
July 4, 2026 11:18 IST
What does the NCB Annual Report say about Telegram and other encrypted apps? How has the global narcotics landscape changed? What are the emerging new threats? And what are the Death (Golden) Crescent and Death (Golden) Triangle? Here's what you need to know. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to learn about major drug-busting operations.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on effect of ammonia on the human body, thermal runaway and more (Week 169)Subscriber Only
July 1, 2026 20:35 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
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