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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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