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Knowledge Nugget : Goa nightclub blaze renews spotlight on fire safety — what needs your attention for UPSC exam?Subscriber Only
December 11, 2025 11:16 IST
Goa nightclub fire: What are the key fire safety guidelines, codes, and laws that aspirants must know? In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ learn how the incident recalls the Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy of 1997.
UPSC Interview Tips : Do you know these 10 essential personality test strategies?Subscriber Only
December 9, 2025 16:38 IST
Prepare for the UPSC CSE Personality Test with these 10 essential tips. From DAF and interview etiquette to questions like 'Why Civil Services?', learn the key dos and don’ts to crack your UPSC interview.
UPSC Key: Vande Mataram at 150, Indigo crisis, and Capital AccountSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 11:14 IST
What is the significance of 150 years of Vande Mataram for your UPSC exam? How do topics such as the South Asian Climate Change Coalition, the capital account, and the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill matter for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 8, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture — Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra’s other works, and more (Week 135)Subscriber Only
December 9, 2025 16:19 IST
UPSC Prelims MCQs: Sharpen your Prelims 2026 preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz from UPSC Essentials. Includes detailed explanations and links to previous quizzes for your revision.
Knowledge Nugget: Evergreening in Patents—Why Delhi HC’s semaglutide ruling matters for your UPSC examSubscriber Only
December 9, 2025 15:29 IST
Recently, the Delhi High Court refused to grant an interim injunction sought by Novo Nordisk, noting concerns of possible ‘evergreening’. But what exactly constitutes the ‘evergreening’ of patents? In Beyond the Nugget, also learn about semaglutide
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 1 to December 7, 2025Subscriber Only
December 10, 2025 10:32 IST
Did you miss important UPSC current affairs from the past week? Here are the must-know topics you should catch up on: Rock Eagle Owl, Sanchar Saathi, 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, Thiruparankundram hill, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!
UPSC PRELIMS 2026 | Daily subject-wise quiz (Week 139) : International Relations MCQs on Global Environment Outlook, RESourceEU initiative and moreSubscriber Only
December 8, 2025 11:29 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: Hindu rate of growth, Conviction under PMLA, and Currency declineSubscriber Only
December 8, 2025 11:28 IST
How is knowing about the Hindu rate of growth relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the conviction under PMLA, currency decline, and Quad hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 7, 2025.
UPSC Expert Talk: Classroom, Online, Self-Study, Mentorship, or AI — Which works best for aspirants, and how?Subscriber Only
December 7, 2025 14:38 IST
Too many resources, too much advice, too little time. UPSC prep isn’t what it used to be. UPSC classrooms and toppers’ tips now share space with YouTube influencers, AI tools, and hybrid mentorship programs. The way aspirants prepare has changed radically, but does new always mean better?
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | November 30 to December 06, 2025Subscriber Only
December 6, 2025 19:51 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 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
UPSC Key: Modi, Putin chart roadmap, Semaglutide patent suit, and Fighter pilot ejection testSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 18:11 IST
Why is the India-Russia annual summit important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Repo rate, labour codes, and evergreening have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 6, 2025.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Urban air quality and forests as carbon sinks | Week 131Subscriber Only
December 11, 2025 13:33 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.
The world this week | Modi-Putin meet, Imran Khan vs Asim Munir and enhanced vetting for H-1B visaSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 08:19 IST
From Vladimir Putin’s India visit to Asim Munir becoming Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, a lot has happened around the world this week – here is a look at some of the key events.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on coral reefs, volcanic ash, beaked whales and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only
December 6, 2025 11:34 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
UPSC Key: Indigo flight cancellation, Census 2027, and Flex fuel vehiclesSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 11:25 IST
Why is the Indigo flight chaos in wake of new FDTL norms important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the India-Russia relationship, Census, and E20 fuel have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 5, 2025.
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Karma’s cosmic order in Jain manuscriptsSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 12:41 IST
The Jain manuscript is both scripture and art object — a sacred ledger recording humanity’s debits and credits before eternity. How do Jain minds express its vision of order in a universe governed not by chaos but by the quiet logic of karma?
Knowledge Nugget: Why Masala Bonds and FEMA matter for your UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 11:36 IST
UPSC current affairs Economy: Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued show-cause notices to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others in connection with the masala bond probe. But what are Masala Bonds? What is FEMA?
Beyond Trending: What is Multilateralism?Subscriber Only
December 6, 2025 12:36 IST
The growing integration of the world saw countries increasingly rely on multilateral institutions to address shared problems like trade, climate change, conflicts, and migration. But what is multilateralism? Why does it appear to stand at a crossroads today?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Advanced Traffic Management System, Foreign Portfolio Investors and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only
December 5, 2025 13:45 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know, what is Advanced Traffic Management System? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
As Parliament debates electoral reforms, a look at India’s election processSubscriber Only
December 5, 2025 14:18 IST
The debate on electoral reforms, which will be held in the Lok Sabha on December 9 and 10, draws attention to some important questions: How do the Constitution of India and statutory institutions delegate electoral functions and responsibilities among various legal entities? Is the multi-layered electoral administrative system adequately equipped to defend the electoral credibility and fairness? See infographics for key takeaways.
UPSC Key: India’s ties with Russia, Rupee breaches 90-mark, and Sanchar SaathiSubscriber Only
December 5, 2025 10:46 IST
How is knowing about India’s ties with Russia relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Sanchar Saathi app, energy transition strategy and currency depreciation hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 4, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: Sanchar Saathi, SIM-Binding and India’s Cybersecurity push – What UPSC aspirants must knowSubscriber Only
December 5, 2025 10:47 IST
Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced several measures to curb cybercrime, financial fraud, and misuse of telecom resources. What are these initiatives, and what does the latest data reveal about the rising incidence of cyber fraud in the country?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on nebula, meissner effect, Sanchar Saathi and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only
December 5, 2025 13:47 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Meissner effect? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
How rainforests, Earth’s oldest ecosystems, are critical to climate goalsSubscriber Only
December 4, 2025 13:20 IST
Tropical forests are major biodiversity regions that sustain livelihoods, protect watersheds, regulate regional climates, and store vast amounts of carbon for decades or even centuries. How do initiatives like the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) seek to conserve these ecosystems? See infographics for key insights.
UPSC Key: Putin’s state visit, Sanchar Saathi app, and SIM binding ruleSubscriber Only
December 4, 2025 11:56 IST
How is knowing about India-Russia relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Cyclone Ditwah, the Sanchar Saathi app, and the new SIM binding rule hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 3, 2025.
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