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UPSC Key: New Aravalli benchmark, BlueBird Block-2, and Punjab’s 3 new ‘holy cities’Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 18:37 IST
Why is the new Aravalli benchmark important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the SHANTI Bill, cybersecurity, and the BlueBird Block-2 mission hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 24, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: National Consumer Rights Day — What you must know for your UPSC exams?Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 14:53 IST
On National Consumer Rights Day, let's know the journey from the observance of the day to the key provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and understand how India cracks down on misleading advertisements while safeguarding consumer interests.
UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India-Oman deal and India-Russia logistics agreement (Week 134)Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 13:14 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: 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.
Yearender 2025 | 100-m Aravalli rule, Gen Z wave, and Ragebait: Top 10 Buzzwords that defined this yearSubscriber Only
December 26, 2025 10:58 IST
UPSC Yearender 2025: Check out the most trending terms that caught the world’s attention and add them to your vocabulary for the upcoming exams.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Parliamentary Standing Committee, electoral trusts and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 13:14 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: India-New Zealand FTA, Sahyog portal, and Higher education billSubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 13:42 IST
UPSC current affairs: Why is the India–New Zealand FTA important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Sahyog Portal, the new definition of the Aravalli Hills, and the Higher Education Bill hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 23, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: National Farmers’ Day — Best sustainable agricultural practices you must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 11:16 IST
On National Farmers’ Day, let’s look at the key sustainable farming methods practised to make agriculture more eco-friendly. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to understand the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on train–elephant collisions and induction of Seahawk helicopter (Week 134)Subscriber Only
December 24, 2025 13:11 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.
Amid marital rape debate, what the trajectory of anti-rape laws revealsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 10:59 IST
Since the law on rape was first introduced by the British in 1860, the anti-rape laws in India underwent significant changes, including the redefinition of ‘consent’ and protection of survivors of sexual violence. But how might survivor-centered justice be prioritised?
UPSC Key: Aravali Hills, Curbing elephant deaths, and Fertiliser subsidySubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 11:16 IST
How is knowing about India-Bangladesh relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Aravali Hills, curbing elephant deaths, and fertiliser subsidy have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 22, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Zero, Atheism, Historical films, and more (Week 136- 137)Subscriber Only
December 22, 2025 18:33 IST
UPSC Prelims 2026 Daily MCQ: Can you answer these UPSC Prelims-level History and Culture questions? From the story of zero and quote on atheism to Quit India–era films, UNESCO sites, and World War II operations, test your preparation with today’s UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz.
Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation — What you must know about the flagship species of the Thar Desert for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 13:34 IST
Supreme Court says protection of critically endangered bird non-negotiable, notes people ‘guests in the Great Indian Bustard’s abode’. Here's all you need to know.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 15 to December 21, 2025Subscriber Only
January 6, 2026 11:42 IST
Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about the must-know topics you should catch up on: BS-VI norms, Key takeaways from PM Modi's three-nation tour, new Aravali Hills definition, Squash World Cup, Snicko technology, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Global Environment Facility, Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support and more (Week 141)Subscriber Only
December 23, 2025 13:23 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know which Indian states border Bangladesh? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: Parachute tests for Gaganyaan, Funding to political parties, and Atomic Energy ActSubscriber Only
December 22, 2025 11:34 IST
How is knowing about India’s first Atomic Energy Act relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like faith vs rights of minors, Gaganyaan mission, and funding to political parties have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 21, 2025.
Yearender 2025 | Nepal’s GenZ Protest, Axiom-4 Mission, Ghibli Trend: Top 10 issues that made headlinesSubscriber Only
December 24, 2025 14:53 IST
UPSC Yearender 2025: As 2026 approaches and 2025 draws to a close, let's recall issues that dominated headlines and shaped the contours of our current affairs discourse throughout the year.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 14 to December 20, 2025Subscriber Only
December 27, 2025 20:00 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: PMKVY, Nuclear power sector, and RTI ActSubscriber Only
December 20, 2025 17:47 IST
Why is the CAG findings on Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the MGNREGA, RTI Act, and Rupee depreciation have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 20, 2025.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Vallabhbhai Patel and the shift of India’s capital from Calcutta to Delhi | Week 133Subscriber Only
December 23, 2025 13:56 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 | Bangladesh boils again, Modi’s three-nation tour, and US blockade of Venezuelan oil tankersSubscriber Only
December 20, 2025 13:53 IST
From Pakistan accusing India of manipulating Indus waters to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning world leaders about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘plan’– a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Octopus, Ratle Hydro Electric Project and more (Week 141)Subscriber Only
December 19, 2025 18:57 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: Free trade pact with Oman, G RAM G bill, and India-Russia logistics agreementSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 18:12 IST
Why is the signing of the CEPA between India and Oman important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as live-in relationships, the India–Russia logistics agreement, and MGNREGA hold for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for December 19, 2025.
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Why lotus remains India’s simplest yet most profound symbolSubscriber Only
December 20, 2025 12:04 IST
Lotus permeates India’s religious traditions, architectural legacy, art and anatomy. How does this sacred and auspicious symbol invite every generation to look beyond the surface and seek the hidden spring from which life unfolds?
Beyond Trending: What is honour? Subscriber Only
December 20, 2025 12:06 IST
The mindset that treats women as property permeates almost all aspects of their lives: from their behaviour, appearances, to life choices. But how is it inextricably tied to the patriarchal ideology of honour?
Knowledge Nugget: Euthanasia and Living Will — What UPSC aspirants must knowSubscriber Only
December 20, 2025 18:50 IST
UPSC current affairs: The Supreme Court said it would decide on Harish Rana’s father’s plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia after meeting the family. What is euthanasia, and how have the Court’s guidelines on passive and active euthanasia evolved in India?
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