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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on PM SVANidhi scheme, World Trade Organisation and more (Week 125)Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 12:35 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
How the idea of marriage has evolved over timeSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 12:19 IST
The idea of marriage in its dominant, modern form is seen as a product of economic and legal conditions. But how do values such as gender equality, personal liberty, and dignity inform the ongoing debate about marriage?
UPSC Issue at a Glance | From Smart Cities to Smart Villages: What UPSC aspirants must-know for Prelims and MainsSubscriber Only
September 1, 2025 13:10 IST
The Smart City Index 2025 shows Swiss cities leading, but where are Indian cities placed? This brings India’s Smart Cities Mission into focus. Beyond urban areas, the concept of ‘Smart and Intelligent Villages’ is also gaining attention. Here’s what you need to know.
Knowledge Nugget: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) – Key facts for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
August 29, 2025 13:15 IST
Recently, PM Modi inaugurated and flagged off the ‘e VITARA’ — Maruti Suzuki’s first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV). So, what are BEVs? What are the other types of EVs? In Beyond the Nugget, learn about the Sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on impact of US rules on Indian students and Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 (Week 117)Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 12:35 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 2 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.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on National Space Day 2025, brown dwarfs and more (Week 125)Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 12:38 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
India’s integrated approach to wetland sustainabilitySubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 12:08 IST
At Ramsar CoP15, India introduced a resolution on ‘Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands’. But in what ways, the integration of legal enforcement, behavioural change, and waste governance can help India achieve its commitment and serve as a model for sustainable ecological stewardship.
Knowledge Nugget: Counting of PVTGs — What you should know for UPSC exam?Subscriber Only
August 28, 2025 13:01 IST
Ministry of Tribal Affairs has asked the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to include the most marginalised Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the upcoming Census. Why is this enumeration important? How have they been counted so far? What is the role of the RGI?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on India’s dairy sector and indigenous defence systems (Week 117)Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 12:43 IST
UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Right to Education, Indian citizenship and more (Week 125)Subscriber Only
September 7, 2025 12:43 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
Building cities that embrace migrantsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 19:07 IST
Despite being indispensable to the urban economy, why do migrants remain absent from urban planning, governance, and policy agendas? Why is transforming cities into inclusive and democratic spaces a critical need of our time?
Knowledge Nugget | Right to Information Act (RTI): What you must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 12:49 IST
Recently, Delhi High Court on PM Modi degree row held that information pertaining to an individual’s educational qualifications — including degrees and marks — falls within the ambit of “personal information” under provisions of the RTI Act. What is the RTI Act? What are the public authorities exempt under it? Here's all you need to know.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Chandella culture, country’s first ambassador to China, and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only
August 26, 2025 11:54 IST
UPSC CSE Prelims History MCQs: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims? Try the daily UPSC Essentials quiz on History and Culture, featuring questions with detailed explanations and references.
What are the advanced alternatives to ethanol?Subscriber Only
August 26, 2025 20:39 IST
Although biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels in transitioning to renewable energy, discussions are also going on about the alternatives to ethanol. What are those alternatives, and what are their benefits and challenges?
Knowledge Nugget: Bharatiya Antariksh Station — A must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 11:58 IST
On National Space Day, ISRO unveiled the model of Bharatiya Antariksh Station. What is it all about? Why does it matter? Which space stations are already in orbit? Here’s what you must know. Also, go ' Beyond the Nugget' to know the story behind National Space Day.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | August 18 to August 24, 2025Subscriber Only
September 2, 2025 11:28 IST
Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), Monsoon session of Parliament, Sperm Whale vomit, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Eurasian Economic Union, Sir Bani Yas Island and more (Week 124)Subscriber Only
August 28, 2025 14:14 IST
UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.
UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 3 Analysis : Economy took centre stage, security turned to Northeast, and science focused on Govt’s efforts. How this paper turned news headlines to exam lines?Subscriber Only
August 25, 2025 10:43 IST
UPSC General Studies Paper 3 in Mains 2025 was a sharp test of awareness, with the economy taking center stage and current affairs woven into every section. From terrorism and internal security in the Northeast to fiscal indices and fusion reactors, this paper rewarded those who followed the news headlines — not just the handouts.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | August 17 to August 23, 2025Subscriber Only
August 30, 2025 20:51 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 10 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
The world this week | India pivots to China, Russia, Brazil amid stalled trade talks with US; UN declares famine in GazaSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 10:28 IST
From India recalibrating its foreign policy as ties with the US nosedive, and Indian exporters weighing Russia as a viable market, to the UN chief calling famine in Gaza a “failure of humanity”, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 Analysis: UPSC asks aspirants to examine Akbar’s religious syncretism; echoes a Bihar PCS Mains question. Geography takes the spotlight.Subscriber Only
August 25, 2025 12:50 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains General Studies Paper 1: A lengthy paper of moderate difficulty — NCERT-heavy Geography, sharp Society questions, and popular History themes (minus the freedom struggle). Clarity trumped complexity. Here's why.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Xanthism, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and more (Week 124)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:08 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Stories behind diverse calendars of India Subscriber Only
August 29, 2025 08:31 IST
Why did India adopt the Saka calendar, alongside the Gregorian calendar, after independence? How do history and legends shape our understanding of time?
UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Paper Analysis: Aspirants quizzed on generic quotes they know by heart but find hard to elaborate in exam pressureSubscriber Only
August 23, 2025 12:06 IST
War, wealth and wisdom: UPSC Mains 2025 Essay paper continued previous trends of featuring philosophical and abstract quotes. While most of the quotes were familiar, the real challenge was to elaborate on these simple ideas effectively, especially without AI support in the exam hall. Here's our analysis.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on women revolutionaries of Bengal and increasing frequency of cloudbursts (Week 116)Subscriber Only
August 31, 2025 17:07 IST
UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam? 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.
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