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Bastille Day: How literary writings see the French RevolutionSubscriber Only
July 16, 2025 14:36 IST
The storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, is seen as a defining event in the French Revolution. But how does the revolution affect writers, poets, painters and other creative minds?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz : History and Culture MCQs on ‘Frontier Gandhi’, speeches by freedom fighters and more (Week 117)Subscriber Only
July 14, 2025 16:56 IST
Attempt today’s UPSC CSE Prelims quiz on History and Culture. Curated questions, detailed explanations, and key facts help you master the static syllabus fast.
Knowledge Nugget | How and why members are nominated to Rajya Sabha – A must-know for UPSC aspirantsSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 10:44 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: Recently 4 new members have been nominated to Rajya Sabha. What are nominated seats? How are nominated members chosen? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn how Rajya Sabha MPs are elected.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | July 7 to July 13, 2025Subscriber Only
August 5, 2025 10:37 IST
Wimbledon 2025, Lotus, Yangtze sturgeon, BRICS Summit, Great Nicobar Project and more — Here are some must-read current affairs tidbits for your prelims and mains preparation that you shouldn't miss for UPSC, state PSCs, and other competitive examinations. You can also test your knowledge by solving the MCQs.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Sagaing township, India and Namibia relations and more (Week 118)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 11:59 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Ethics Simplified | What are the foundational values of civil services? (Part 1)Subscriber Only
July 15, 2025 10:54 IST
UPSC Mains Ethics GS 4 : The private, professional, and public image of a person — or a civil servant — generally depends on their ethical alignment. So, can universal human values also be considered the cardinal values of civil services? If yes, which ones?
Knowledge Nugget: Why are the Maratha Military Landscapes relevant for the UPSC exam?Subscriber Only
July 15, 2025 10:42 IST
Recently, the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What's its significance? Here's what you need to know for your UPSC current affairs preparation. Also, get to know about Chhatrapati Shivaji, his hill forts and important battles fought by the Marathas.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | July 06 to July 12, 2025Subscriber Only
July 13, 2025 11:07 IST
Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
The world this week | India aims for mini trade deal with US; Trump threatens BRICS nations with additional tariffs; Gaza being turned into ‘graveyard’Subscriber Only
July 18, 2025 15:40 IST
From Indian negotiators planning to visit the US next week for an interim trade deal and PM Narendra Modi wrapping up his five-nation tour to Russia stepping up its attacks against Ukraine and the UNRWA chief saying that Israel is engineering a “cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill” in Gaza, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Key: One Nation One Election, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and Kailash-Mansarovar yatraSubscriber Only
July 13, 2025 12:24 IST
Why is Maharashtra’s ‘Urban Maoism’ Bill relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as global AI governance, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and CORRP in Nagaland for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 12, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: Why are Zonal Councils important for your UPSC examSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 11:02 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Zonal Councils have transformed from being mere discussion forums into “engines of cooperation.” Go back to the basics to learn about Zonal Councils for your UPSC current affairs. In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, know about the Inter-State Council.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Wular lake, Huelva region and more (Week 118)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 11:53 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
Malala Day 2025: How India’s NEP seeks to bridge gender gap in education Subscriber Only
July 12, 2025 10:21 IST
There are structural, societal, and even digital barriers to girls’ and women’s equitable access to education. How does the National Education Policy 2020 seek to address such challenges?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on gender gap and threats of glacier melt (Week 110)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 11:49 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.
Knowledge Nugget: Why Global Biofuels Alliance and CDRI matter for UPSC prepSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 13:04 IST
Namibia has joined the India-backed Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) during PM Modi’s visit to the nation. Know about these initiatives and its significance for UPSC current affairs 2025. In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about the India-led initiatives.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on coking coal, Gini coefficient and more (Week 118)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 11:42 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
How climate change is creating refugees across the worldSubscriber Only
July 11, 2025 14:36 IST
The number of people displaced not by war or conflict, but by a planet in ecological collapse, is increasing. Yet, they remain largely unprotected and unseen. Why?
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Genetically Modified (GM) Crops and India: 4 essential questions to understand the debateSubscriber Only
July 13, 2025 12:25 IST
The Donald Trump administration is exerting pressure on India to open up its market to American soyabean and maize, which are both almost entirely GM produce. But what are GM crops? Here's what you must know about GM crops for your UPSC science syllabus. Don't miss out on the post-read questions in the end.
Knowledge Nugget | Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4): A must-know for UPSC examSubscriber Only
July 11, 2025 10:35 IST
The Sevilla Commitment at FfD4 outlined steps to bridge the $4 trillion SDG financing gap in developing nations. What were the key outcomes of the conference that are important for UPSC current affairs? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, know about the World Bank’s report on FDI.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on buck moon, Goldilocks Zone and more (Week 118)Subscriber Only
July 13, 2025 15:22 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
How India’s biofuel potential complements its leadership in sustainable aviation fuelSubscriber Only
July 10, 2025 13:29 IST
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provides an opportunity for India to leverage its feedstock resources to be a market leader in the sector and make meaningful contributions to global decarbonisation efforts. But what are the major economic and logistical challenges to scaling up SAF adoption?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India’s civil nuclear liability framework and India-Namibia relations (Week 110)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 11:40 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? 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.
Knowledge Nugget: How is Keeladi excavation relevant for UPSC Exam?Subscriber Only
July 14, 2025 10:36 IST
Amid the row over the excavations in Tamil Nadu’s Keezhadi (Keeladi), a small village has become a focal point of attention in recent years. Here’s what you need to know about the historical significance of the site. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the other major archaeological excavations.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Census 2027, Model Prison Manual and more (Week 118)Subscriber Only
July 13, 2025 15:23 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on dark web and India’s trade (Week 110)Subscriber Only
July 13, 2025 15:24 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? 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.
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