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How PM Modi’s visit to Jordan reiterates India’s multialigned approach to the Middle EastSubscriber Only

January 12, 2026 12:11 IST

Why does Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan in December 2025 acquire greater significance? What kind of political, strategic, and economic importance does the Hashemite Kingdom hold for India?

Trump, US, Venezuela, rules-based international order

Beyond Trending: What is rules-based international order? Subscriber Only

January 12, 2026 11:53 IST

Why has the unilateral military action by the Trump Administration against the sovereign state of Venezuela triggered an intense debate about the post-WWII Rules-Based International Order (RBIO)?

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Knowledge Nugget: Why the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2026 is UPSC relevantSubscriber Only

January 9, 2026 15:10 IST

The expenditure of countries are more on ‘instruments of war than on investments in peace’, says the latest UN report. What are the other key highlights of the report? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the Sevilla Commitment.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on thorium reserves, Venezuelan crude oil and more (Week 144)Subscriber Only

January 8, 2026 19:45 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

What US military strikes in Venezuela reveal about global illegal drug supply chainSubscriber Only

January 12, 2026 12:10 IST

Apart from the intense debate over the US military operation in Venezuela, the Latin American state is also seen as offering a cautionary lesson about the trajectory of state-enabled drug trafficking. But how has the rise of synthetic drugs altered the nature of the narcotics threat to India?

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: cultural significance of the Piprahwa relics and bomb cyclones | Week 136Subscriber Only

January 8, 2026 16:42 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.

Knowledge Nugget: Kerala’s first International Spice Routes Conference and Black PepperSubscriber Only

January 9, 2026 16:45 IST

UPSC Current Affairs: Kerala’s hosting of the first International Spice Routes Conference highlights the historical significance of black pepper in shaping ancient trade routes and global interactions. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about pepper’s role in defining spice-route regions.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on binary code, Metal-Organic Frameworks and more (Week 144)Subscriber Only

January 7, 2026 20:48 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.

Does the renewal of Ganga Water Treaty need a basin-centric approach?Subscriber Only

January 8, 2026 08:37 IST

Before the formal negotiations for renewing the treaty begin, both India and Bangladesh have articulated concerns reflecting changed circumstances. But how would a basin-centric approach help address the changed hydrological, developmental, and climatic realities?

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India–EU FTA negotiations and AI in law enforcement (Week 136)Subscriber Only

January 7, 2026 16:53 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.

Knowledge Nugget: National Medical Commission- — What you must know for the UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: National Medical Commission in news due to Vaishno Devi medical college row — What is it all about?Subscriber Only

January 8, 2026 11:05 IST

UPSC Current Affairs: The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently withdrew its nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College to run an MBBS course for the 2025-26 session. What exactly is the NMC, and what are its key functions? Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the major National Health Committees.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on removal of a Judge, Foreigners’ Tribunal and more (Week 144)Subscriber Only

January 6, 2026 20:50 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.

Supreme Court, India, Separation of powers

How doctrine of separation of powers prevents its concentration and misuseSubscriber Only

January 11, 2026 13:18 IST

The theory of separation of powers is rooted in the idea that the concentration of powers – the obverse of the separation of powers – is dangerous. But how does the system of checks and balances complement the principle of separation of powers?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on domestic solar module manufacturing and role of nanotechnology in healthcare (Week 136)Subscriber Only

January 6, 2026 15:25 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: Delhi to declare rabies a ‘notifiable disease’— What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

January 7, 2026 11:04 IST

Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. What is a notifiable disease and why is human rabies a matter of concern? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ know about the Epidemic Diseases Act.

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Temples, Relics, National Monuments Authority, and more (Week 139)Subscriber Only

January 5, 2026 20:07 IST

Test your UPSC Prelims preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz — how many can you answer? Check out the explanations with answers.

Can indigenous efforts at genome-edited crop breeding offer food security?Subscriber Only

January 7, 2026 08:09 IST

Restricted access to genome-editing technologies poses serious challenges for countries like India that urgently need such tools for food security and agriculture. In what ways does indigenous gene editing technology that aids cheaper, commercial genetically-edited crop breeding offer renewed hope? See infographics for key insights.

Knowledge Nugget: Beyond Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro’s Capture — What you must know for the UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

January 7, 2026 11:05 IST

The US launched major strikes on Caracas, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump said the operation was aimed at ending what Washington describes as a “narco-terrorist regime”. How has the Trump administration characterised its war on drugs? How grave is fentanyl trafficking—and is oil the real driver? Here’s all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026Subscriber Only

January 7, 2026 16:06 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC Prelims 2026? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Galaxy frogs, Piprahwa relics, INSV Kaundinya, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations, Baltic Sea and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only

January 4, 2026 20:15 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

upsc essentials interview special expert talk sharad mallik

UPSC Interview Special | What it takes to score 180 plus in the UPSC personality test, expert decodes (Part 3)Subscriber Only

January 6, 2026 13:16 IST

Expert Talk : How do UPSC interview boards assess emotional intelligence? What sets candidates scoring 180 and above apart? Sharad Mallik, former IRAS officer and UPSC interview expert, explains how boards evaluate aspirants through behaviour, responses, and attitude, often without asking direct questions.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 28, 2025 to January 03, 2026Subscriber Only

January 3, 2026 20:12 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 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1 (Week 135)

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Fog-induced disruptions and spread of Buddhism | Week 135Subscriber Only

January 8, 2026 16:37 IST

The World This Week | Bangladesh bids adieu to Khaleda Zia, UAE-Saudi conflict in Yemen, protests in IranSubscriber Only

January 8, 2026 17:40 IST

From protests in Iran over the worsening economic crisis in the West Asian country to China conducting massive military drills near Taiwan - a lot has happened in the world this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on tiger, bomb cyclone, Kyoto Protocol and more (Week 143)Subscriber Only

January 3, 2026 12:16 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know how a bomb cyclone forms? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

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