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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 (Week 139)

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.

UPSC Essentials Mains Answer Practice — GS 2 (Week 131)

UPSC Essentials Mains Answer Practice (Week 131) — GS 2 : Questions on AI governance in India and African Union – European Union partnershipSubscriber Only

December 3, 2025 21:04 IST

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Cover two crucial GS-2 topics — the role of AI governance in India and the African Union – European Union partnership. 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 | ‘Alaknanda’ Galaxy: How is its discovery relevant to your UPSC exam?Subscriber Only

December 4, 2025 11:56 IST

Recently, Pune researchers found a spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way from the early universe. What is the striking feature of this newly discovered galaxy? How does this discovery challenge long-held theories of early galaxy evolution? Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn what galaxies are.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 139)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on business advisory committee, Article 361 and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 20:58 IST

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

UPSC Key: Sanchar Saathi app, GPS ‘spoofing’, and WHO guidelines on use of GLP-1Subscriber Only

December 3, 2025 13:58 IST

Why is the WHO’s classification of obesity as a global health crisis important for your UPSC exam? What relevance do topics such as fiscal federalism, GPS spoofing, and India’s push for rare-earth permanent magnets hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 2, 2025.

How Swasth Nari campaign signals a shift in India’s approach to women’s health Subscriber Only

December 3, 2025 13:03 IST

India has received three Guinness World Records titles under the nationwide Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA), marked by unprecedented coordination, mass mobilisation, and efficient digital use. But the future of digital health hinges on how well system design incorporates questions of gender, justice, and accountability. See the infographics for a concise snapshot of the main insights.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 131)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s net-zero 2070 target and gene-based agricultural innovation (Week 131)Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 17:21 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.

Knowledge Nugget | Andaman to get India’s first coral reef research centre: How is it relevant for your UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

December 5, 2025 14:22 IST

UPSC Current Affairs Environment: The government will establish a first-of-its-kind National Coral Reef Research Institute in South Andaman. But what are corals, why are coral reefs vital, and what is coral bleaching? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the coral reefs in India.

Do cash and kind transfer schemes create welfare-investment dilemma?Subscriber Only

December 5, 2025 14:10 IST

The rise of women-centred cash transfers reveals two truths at once: women have finally moved to the centre of welfare policy, and states are committing to them even when finances are tight. However, as such commitments expand, a question emerges: can welfare programmes continue to grow without constraining the fiscal space needed for tomorrow’s investments? See infographics for quick key insights.

UPSC Key: Winter Session begins, IMF’s ‘C-grade’ for national account statistics, and Energy Policy

UPSC Key: Winter Session of Parliament, IMF’s ‘C-grade’ for national account statistics, and Energy PolicySubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 14:39 IST

UPSC Current Affairs: How is knowing about the nominal effective exchange rate and real effective exchange rate relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the energy policy and the IMF’s assessment of India’s official statistics hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 1, 2025.

UPSC history quiz prelims 2026 gandhi autobiography

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture (Week 134) — Test your knowledge for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 10:57 IST

UPSC Prelims 2026 MCQs : Sharpen your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with daily quiz on History and Culture. Cover key topics such as Gandhi’s autobiography, Indus Valley sites, ancient literature, and more. Missed previous quizzes? Find links in the end of the article.

Knowledge Nugget : As PM says to ‘raise strong points in debates’, what Parliamentary devices can Opposition use?Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 10:55 IST

UPSC Current Affairs Polity 2025: As PM Narendra Modi underscored that the House does not need drama but delivery ahead of the opening session, Parliament’s Winter Session began amid sharp exchanges. Here are the key parliamentary devices the Opposition can use to hold the government accountable — from Question Hour and Zero Hour to motions, discussions, and crucial oversight tools.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | November 24 to November 30, 2025Subscriber Only

December 4, 2025 15:03 IST

UPSC Current Affairs 2025: Are you preparing for UPSC Prelims 2026? Don’t miss these important current affairs — Op Crystal Fortress, Tex-RAMPS Scheme, Cyclone Ditwah, FIDE World Cup 2025, and more. Check your retention by solving the MCQs at the end of the article.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 138)

UPSC PRELIMS 2026 | Daily subject-wise quiz (Week 138) : International Relations MCQs on Operation Sagar Bandhu, Strait of Malacca and moreSubscriber Only

December 7, 2025 20:08 IST

UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your UPSC readiness with today’s International Relations MCQs—covering Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Strait of Malacca, Peru’s neighbours, India–Bangladesh borders, and India’s top vote at the IMO Council. Sharpen your Prelims edge with accurate explanations.

UPSC Key: Cyclone Ditwah, Kashi Tamil Sangamam, and Basic Structure DoctrineSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 11:53 IST

How is knowing about the Cyclone Ditwah relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the exports to the US, Kashi Tamil Sangamam, and Basic Structure Doctrine hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 30, 2025.

Gen Z in UPSC : What happens to civil services values?Subscriber Only

December 5, 2025 10:50 IST

UPSC Ethics Simplified: Gen Z is emerging as a major force in UPSC, bringing new communication styles, ethical dilemmas, and digital-first attitudes into governance. Will the ethical foundations of the civil services be impacted by their presence? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, examines.

Knowledge Nugget | Africa’s Dramatic Geological Transformation: What is the latest research on this, and how is it a UPSC must-read?Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 14:40 IST

As Africa undergoes a dramatic geological shift that may one day split the continent in two, here’s everything you need to know — from Earth’s interior and continental drift to the theory of plate tectonics. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | November 23 to November 29, 2025Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 11:43 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: GDP growth, MH60R helicopters, and Sirpur archaeological siteSubscriber Only

November 30, 2025 13:53 IST

Why is the latest data on India's GDP growth important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Labour Codes, UN reforms, and India-US defence partnership hold for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for November 29, 2025

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 (Week 130)

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: volcanic eruption and tropical forests | Week 130Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 11:42 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.

The world this week | G20 Summit in South Africa, US-China talks on Taiwan, and Russia-Ukraine peace planSubscriber Only

November 29, 2025 07:52 IST

From world leaders congregating in South Africa’s Johannesburg for the G20 Summit to China squabbling with Japan over Taiwan and announcing the construction of the world’s first floating artificial island with a nuclear-proof bunker – a lot has happened in the world this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 138)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on sea cows, ozone layer and more (Week 138)Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 11:41 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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