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UPSC Issue at a Glance | As Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand turn 25: The story of how India formed its statesSubscriber Only
November 16, 2025 13:52 IST
Post-Independence History of India: From princely states to new states — let's revisit the evolution of India’s states. Here's a one-stop read to understand state formation for your UPSC exam.
Knowledge Nugget: Why Climate Risk Index (CRI) Report matters for UPSC preparationSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 15:17 IST
Reports and Indices for UPSC current affairs: India ranks 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters, says CRI report. Explore key highlights and WMO’s State of the Climate Update released at the COP30 Leaders’ Summit.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on DNA, Ricin and more (Week 136)Subscriber Only
November 12, 2025 20:14 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
What makes India increasingly vulnerable to tropical cyclonesSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 20:22 IST
Why does the Indian subcontinent experience frequent tropical cyclones? How do climate change and sea-level rise increase India’s cyclone vulnerability? Have improved forecasting and preparedness reduced cyclone-related casualties in recent years?
UPSC Key: India-Bhutan relations, Tribunals, and Digital goldSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 15:36 IST
Why is Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Gaganyaan mission, tribunals, and SIR have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 12, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 : Questions on India-Bhutan relations and role of Attorney General of India (Week 128)Subscriber Only
November 12, 2025 17:30 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Deepen your answer writing skills for GS paper 2 with structured guidance. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
Knowledge Nugget: What makes Exit Polls important for UPSC current affairsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 15:16 IST
Bihar Election 2025: Exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is likely to retain power in Bihar. But what exactly are exit polls? What are the guidelines governing exit and opinion polls?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on sessions of Parliament, Constitution of India and more (Week 136)Subscriber Only
November 11, 2025 20:21 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
On the question of constitutional morality, how are law and morality related?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2025 15:04 IST
The most challenging legal questions often arise from the deep intertwining of law and morality, as seen in debates over issues like abortion and euthanasia. In the resolution of these difficult questions, how does the tradition of constitutional morality become crucial?
UPSC Key: Tropical Forest Forever Facility, India-Bhutan Relations, and WAICOSubscriber Only
November 12, 2025 11:22 IST
How is understanding the India-Bhutan relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, WAICO, and COP30 hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 11, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget | GRAP III and other measures to tackle Air Pollution: A must-know for UPSC aspirantsSubscriber Only
November 12, 2025 11:48 IST
Like every year, Delhi-NCR is gasping for breath as Air Quality Index (AQI) slips to the ‘severe’ category, prompting the imposition of GRAP III. But what exactly is GRAP? And what more needs to be done beyond it to combat air pollution? Here’s all you need to know.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on ‘DRISHTI’ AI in Indian Railways and DNA (Week 128)Subscriber Only
November 18, 2025 13:50 IST
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions by following the thought process. Do not miss points to ponder and related previous year questions.
How protest at India Gate puts spotlight back to pollution and traffic woesSubscriber Only
November 11, 2025 12:46 IST
In a country like India, where urban population is rapidly growing and air pollution is continuously worsening, a well-planned and effective public transit network is no longer optional. But what challenges remain in scaling up a clean and sustainable transit system, and how might they be addressed?
UPSC Key: COP30 begins, Ayni airbase, and Indoor Air QualitySubscriber Only
November 11, 2025 17:52 IST
How is understanding the implications of cash transfer schemes relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like COP30, India’s withdrawal from its overseas airbase in Tajikistan, and air quality hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 10, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture (Week 131) — Test your knowledge for UPSC CSE 2026Subscriber Only
November 10, 2025 17:45 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Strengthen your static GS foundation with today’s UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz on History and Culture. Test your knowledge of India’s heritage, art, and architecture through carefully curated MCQs with detailed explanations — an essential tool for your prelims preparation.
Knowledge Nugget | Malabar Naval Exercise 2025: Why it matters for UPSC Prelims and Mains – Key points on QUADSubscriber Only
November 11, 2025 11:19 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: As the navies of India, the US, Australia, and Japan kick-start the annual Malabar naval exercise today, here’s all you need to know about the exercise and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about other key initiatives of the Quad.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | November 3 to November 9, 2025Subscriber Only
November 13, 2025 10:53 IST
Don't miss out on key current affairs updates for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about Phool Waalon Ki Sair, the 8th Pay Commission, Ayni airbase in Tajikistan, INS Ikshak, the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), and more. You can also test your knowledge with MCQs.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on 2025 edition of the State of Food and Agriculture, Afrikaners and more (Week 135)Subscriber Only
November 9, 2025 20:01 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.
UPSC Key: National Legal Services Day, Leaders’ Summit of COP30, and LandfillsSubscriber Only
November 10, 2025 14:38 IST
Why is the Leaders’ Summit of COP30 important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as net-zero emissions, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and regional variations in HIV prevalence hold for both the Prelims and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 9, 2025.
UPSC Ethics Simplified | What can a doctor’s story teach future public servants? Revisiting medical ethics after the cough syrup tragedySubscriber Only
November 9, 2025 14:52 IST
When systems fail, like in the recent cough syrup tragedy, the consequences are catastrophic. It’s time to ask: how and why should we uphold the ethics of care that define both medicine and public service? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, answers through a case study.
Knowledge Nugget | Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF): A must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
November 12, 2025 18:13 IST
India recently joined the Brazil-led forest fund as an observer. What is the fund all about? What makes it different from other forest finance proposals? How will it work? Here's all you need to know.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | November 02 to November 08, 2025Subscriber Only
November 9, 2025 10:51 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: SC order on stray dogs, Abraham Accords, and Maoism insurgencySubscriber Only
November 8, 2025 18:03 IST
Why is Supreme Court judgement on stray dogs important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as climate change, US-China relations, and Abraham Accords have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 8, 2025.
The world this week | US-Russia nuclear arms race; Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race; and Sudan conflictSubscriber Only
November 8, 2025 16:12 IST
From Indian-origin Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral race in New York City to Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resuming peace talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Forest Advisory Committee, CITES and more (Week 135)Subscriber Only
November 7, 2025 20:41 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
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