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UPSC Key: SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli, Kashmir in Buddhist history, and Rabies vaccineSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 14:50 IST
How is knowing about the Aravalli hills relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Indian rabies vaccine, Buddhism, and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 30, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s domestic aviation and regional connectivity (Week 135)Subscriber Only
December 30, 2025 16:22 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.
Knowledge Nugget | Translocation of Cheetahs — What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
January 1, 2026 15:16 IST
As Indian authorities are working to finalise permissions for the translocation of five African cheetahs from Botswana, here’s what every aspirant must know—from Botswana’s symbolic donation to the cheetah’s conservation status. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about Project Tiger.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Cabinet Mission, Congress, Mughals, and more (Week 138)Subscriber Only
December 29, 2025 19:25 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Quiz: Test your UPSC preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz covering key topics such as the Cabinet Mission Plan, Congress leaders, Purna Swaraj, and Mughal-era cultural exchanges. Part of UPSC Essentials’ daily revision initiative.
How Arctic thaw aggravates climate concerns, ignites geopolitical competition Subscriber Only
December 31, 2025 13:48 IST
Although the melting of the Arctic has accelerated climatic concerns globally, it is also seen as creating economic prospects, including new maritime trade routes and access to the region’s incredible natural resources. But does India’s Arctic policy help advance its interests in the region? See infographics for quick key insights.
UPSC Key: PRAGATI, Political funding, and RBI’s Rupee PolicySubscriber Only
December 30, 2025 11:10 IST
How is knowing about the PRAGATI platform relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, political funding, and RBI’s rupee policy have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 29, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: How is the Climate Change Performance Index 2026 relevant for the UPSC examSubscriber Only
December 30, 2025 11:10 IST
Published at the UN COP30 Climate Summit, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 offers key insights into global climate performance. From countries leading and lagging in climate action to India’s rank, here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Climate Risk Index 2026 and its key highlights.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 22 to December 28, 2025Subscriber Only
January 6, 2026 11:55 IST
Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: Personality rights, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), INS Vaghsheer, Tsunami-ready village, World Rapid Championship 2025, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations Assistance Mission, Somaliland and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 28, 2025 20:38 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: PM-POSHAN Scheme, Aravalli definition row, and Thailand-Cambodia ceasefireSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 13:05 IST
How is knowing about the PM-POSHAN Scheme relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Thailand-Cambodian conflict, the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, and the Aravali Hills have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 28, 2025.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 21 to December 27, 2025Subscriber Only
December 28, 2025 10:28 IST
UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Do you know about Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council? Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
UPSC Key: Electoral Registration Officers, Separation of power, and Nuclear energySubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 12:06 IST
What is the significance of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in the SIR, and why is it important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Indus Waters Treaty, nuclear energy, and the Indian economy have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 27, 2025.
The world this week | Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh, Trump appoints Special Envoy to Greenland, US hits IS targets in NigeriaSubscriber Only
December 27, 2025 09:30 IST
From Japan approving a record defence budget amid rising tensions with China to the US targeting an Islamic State affiliate in Nigeria. Here is a look at some of the major events this week.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on vulture in India, ‘Tsunami-ready’ and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 27, 2025 13:28 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know how many states the Aravalli Ranges pass through? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
UPSC Key: Political funding, Aravalli Hills, and 100 years of CPISubscriber Only
December 27, 2025 11:24 IST
Why is funding to political parties important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as 100 years of the CPI, tsunami-ready villages, and the Aravalli Hills have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 26, 2025.
How PM Modi’s visit strengthens India-Oman strategic relationsSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 15:34 IST
Prime Minister Modi’s second official visit to Oman underlines the continued importance of the Gulf nation as a regional partner of India. But how does it also emphasise the significance of the Gulf region in India’s foreign policy?
Beyond Trending: What is flow and contra-flow?Subscriber Only
December 28, 2025 15:42 IST
While regional and international mediations have failed to end the war in Sudan, it has also received less attention in the media. What explains this lopsided coverage of the war in the third-largest African country? The concepts of flow and contra-flow help understand it.
Knowledge Nugget: ISRO’s Launch Vehicles — Must-know for your UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
December 27, 2025 11:26 IST
UPSC Current Affairs S&T: ISRO’s LVM3-M6 ‘Bahubali’ rocket successfully deployed the nearly 6,100 kg US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite, marking its heaviest-ever satellite launch. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about the major launch vehicles of ISRO.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on trade between India and New Zealand, Statutory Liquidity Ratio and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 27, 2025 13:29 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Open Market Operations? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
UPSC Interview Special | Expert Talk: ‘Your real self, not your rehearsed one’ — What Civil Services Personality Test really judges? (Part 1)Subscriber Only
January 4, 2026 14:22 IST
UPSC Civil Services Personality Test Part 1: How should an aspirant answer the classic question— “Why Civil Services?” Expert Sharad Mallik answers and reveals how to turn your DAF, hobbies, and experiences into your strongest assets for the interview.
UPSC Key: LVM-3, Personality rights, and Akash-NG missile systemSubscriber Only
December 26, 2025 11:00 IST
What is the significance of the launch of the heaviest satellite by LVM-3 for your UPSC exam? What relevance do topics such as secondary ammonium sulfate, the new definition of the Aravallis, and personality rights have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 25, 2025.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Aravalli Ranges and Ladakh | Week 134Subscriber Only
December 27, 2025 13:31 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.
Yearender 2025: How India managed tariffs, conflicts, and diplomatic winsSubscriber Only
December 29, 2025 12:35 IST
As the year draws to a close, prospects for an India-US trade pact appear strong, while efforts to consolidate Delhi’s strategic footprint in West Asia and the Horn of Africa are intensified. But the year also saw a military confrontation with Pakistan and a further dip in ties with Bangladesh. What other developments shaped the arena of international relations from India’s perspective?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on MH 60R helicopter, data exclusivity and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 19:44 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Doppler weather radars? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
How rapid growth of AI data centres reflects on India’s energy governance Subscriber Only
December 25, 2025 12:18 IST
As India focuses on data localisation and digital public infrastructure, meeting energy demand will require round-the-clock and low-carbon energy sources. How does this push reshape its energy-security priorities?
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