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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 2026 – Daily News for IAS & Civil Services Preparation - Page 87

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 GS 1 paper analysis: Society section of General Studies paper was a real test for aspiring bureaucrats

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024: Society section of General Studies paper was a real test for aspiring bureaucratsSubscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:36 IST

Systemic issues affecting Indian society, such as migration, gender concerns in programme implementation, inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, and impact of globalisation on women, made the society section one of the most challenging parts of the GS paper. In comparison, the history section was doable, while the geography part was a mix bag. Here's why.

UPSC Key | Collegium system, Fact Check Unit, White Revolution, and more

UPSC Key | Collegium system, Fact Check Unit, White Revolution, and moreSubscriber Only

September 22, 2024 10:19 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are the Fact Check Unit and Collegium system relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like FATF and the election in Sri Lanka have for your preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 21st, 2024.

UPSC Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 76)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Agreements between India and Pakistan, BRICS group and more (Week 76)Subscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:37 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Which country has decided to reduce its elephant population to provide food for communities? Read more about the agreements between India and Pakistan. Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

India’s legacy in international mediation and soft power aspirations: From Korea to Ukraine

International Day of Peace: India’s legacy in international mediationSubscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:39 IST

On the International Day of Peace, let’s revisit India’s historical role in peacemaking and explore the possibilities of its mediation in the Russia-Ukraine War.

UPSC Key | 20th September 2024 - White Revolution 2.0, FATF, West Asia, and more

UPSC Key | White Revolution 2.0, FATF, West Asia, and moreSubscriber Only

September 21, 2024 10:26 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are the White Revolution 2.0 and World Food India 2024 relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like FATF and One Nation, One Election have for your preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 20th, 2024.

UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Essay paper analysis

UPSC Mains 2024 Essay Paper Analysis: Zillenials, GenZ aspirants quizzed on essays about ‘FOMO’, happinessSubscriber Only

September 29, 2024 13:38 IST

With some similar themes from past year papers, the Essay paper of UPSC 2024 looked simpler but the real challenge was to elaborate content and reach a respectable word limit. The key also lies in selecting the right topic. Here's our analysis.

UPSC Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 69)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Indus Water Treaty and Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Week 69)Subscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:34 IST

Are you preparing for CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. What was the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Indian freedom struggle? Read more about the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

UPSC Key | Mini moon, One nation, one election , Climate Finance and more

UPSC Key | Mini moon, One nation, one election , Climate Finance and moreSubscriber Only

September 20, 2024 11:56 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are Mini Moon and Climate Finance relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like the simultaneous elections and Chandrayaan-4 mission have for the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 19, 2024.

How does India seek to harness the potential of quantum technology under National Quantum Mission

National Quantum Mission: How does India seek to harness the potential of quantum technologySubscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:33 IST

In order to develop capabilities in quantum-related science and technology, India announced the setting up of the National Quantum Mission last year. What is the National Quantum Mission and how does it aim to support, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D in quantum technology?

UPSC Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 76)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Renewable energy, Kharif crops and more (Week 76)Subscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:32 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? What is the difference between frictional and structural unemployment? Read more about the Relative Economic Performance of Indian States report, effective exchange rate and more. Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Delhi Chief Minister and LG: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Delhi Chief Minister and LG: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and MainsSubscriber Only

September 25, 2024 10:31 IST

As Delhi gets a new CM — albeit from the same political party — let's take a look at the powers and functions of Delhi’s Chief Minister and whether they are limited compared to those of other state CMs. How are the special provisions for Delhi correlated to the tussle between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor?

UPSC Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment, Geography, Sci-Tech MCQs (Week 76)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment, Geography, Sci-Tech MCQs on Fluoride in groundwater, typhoons and more (Week 76)Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:32 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? How does the concentration of fluoride in groundwater affect human health? Read more about the Astra Missile, Axion-4 Mission, typhoons and more. Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment, Geography, Science and Technology.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Navigating the development-environment dilemma

Environmental Impact Assessment: Navigating the development-environment dilemmaSubscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:31 IST

Has the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process helped India strike a balance between the demands of growth and development and the need to protect the environment?

UPSC Key | 18th September 2024 - Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, COP29, Patent and more

UPSC Key | Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, COP29, Patent Laws and moreSubscriber Only

September 19, 2024 13:32 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Patent Laws relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like COP29 in Azerbaijan and India-US relations have for your preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 18th, 2024.

UPSC Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 69)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 : Questions on Freedom of speech and information and process of High Court judges’ appointment (Week 69)Subscriber Only

September 26, 2024 10:15 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2024 or CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. What is freedom of speech and information? Learn more about the process of High Court judges' appointment. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

A total of 5,084 candidates are in the fray for the Gujarat local body polls

Election process in India: Counting of votes and result declarationSubscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:30 IST

The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering the election process in the country. What steps does it take to maintain the sanctity of elections during the vote counting and result declaration?

UPSC Daily subject-wise quiz : History, Culture and Social Issues (Week 76)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : History, Culture and Social Issues MCQs on Simon Commission, Dandi March and more (Week 76)Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:29 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? When Simon Commission come to India? Learn more about Aguada Fort, Bekal Fort, Barabati Fort and Fort William. Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on History, Culture and Social Issues.

UPSC Key | Digi Yatra, Precision farming, Standing Committees and more

UPSC Key | Digi Yatra, Precision farming, Standing Committees and moreSubscriber Only

September 18, 2024 11:56 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are precision farming and Digi Yatra relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like the Standing Committees and electronic voting machine (EVM) have for the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 17, 2024.

UPSC Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 69)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Agriculture and pink bollworm (Week 69)Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:25 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2024 or CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 3 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. What are the impacts of the pink bollworm infestation on cotton farmers? How can it be prevented? Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

UPSC Daily subject-wise quiz | Polity and Governance (Week 76)

UPSC Essentials : Daily subject-wise quiz | Polity and Governance MCQs on Parliamentary committee, PESA Act and more (Week 76)Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:25 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? What are the features of the PESA Act and How many States in India have notified model PESA rules? Read more about the origin of the parliamentary committee system in India. Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.

UPSC Key | Typhoon Yagi, Standing Committee on Statistics, Competitive bidding and more

UPSC Key | Typhoon Yagi, Standing Committee on Statistics, Competitive bidding and moreSubscriber Only

September 17, 2024 10:52 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are Typhoon Yagi and the Standing Committee on Statistics relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and competitive bidding have for the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 16, 2024.

Democracy: India’s journey from elite-driven project to transformative force

Democracy: India’s journey from an elite-driven project to a transformative forceSubscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:26 IST

On the International Day of Democracy, which is observed every year on September 15, let’s revisit the ideals of democracy and find out if it’s about a competitive struggle for people’s votes or a value that permeates everyday interactions and facilitates emancipatory efforts as has been the case in India.

UPSC Essentials' Knowledge nugget of the day: ‘One Nation, One Election’, kovid panel

Knowledge nugget of the day: ‘One Nation, One Election’Subscriber Only

September 24, 2024 10:27 IST

All eyes and ears are now on the government’s next move in the direction of simultaneous elections. But do you know what it is exactly and why the Kovid panel recommended for it back in March? Here's all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 9 to September 15, 2024

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 9 to September 15, 2024Subscriber Only

September 23, 2024 10:53 IST

Are you preparing for the UPSC Prelims 2025? Worried about your Current Affairs preparation? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about Elongated Tortoise, PM E-DRIVE Scheme, SEMICON India 2024, India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Key | PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Conflict of interest, Pink bollworm and more

UPSC Key | PM E-DRIVE Scheme, Conflict of interest, Pink bollworm and moreSubscriber Only

September 16, 2024 10:22 IST

Exclusive for Subscribers Daily: How are the PM E-DRIVE Scheme and Pink Bollworm relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like the conflict of interest and Chamran-1 have for the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 15, 2024.

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