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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 117)

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 (Week 125)

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.

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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.

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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 (Week 124)

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.

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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 (Week 124)

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 (Week 116)

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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Knowledge Nugget: Why is the Presidential Reference important for UPSC aspirants?Subscriber Only

August 22, 2025 17:51 IST

The Presidential Reference hearing is ongoing in the Supreme Court. How does Article 143 provide this power to the President? In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about the other jurisdictions of the Supreme Court.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 124)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on sustainable aviation fuel, MCLR and more (Week 124)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 17:06 IST

UPSC Economy Quiz (Week 124): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

What does the story of India’s rural development say? Subscriber Only

August 22, 2025 12:46 IST

How can rural development be assessed - as a package of policies for socio-economic development in rural areas, or in terms of social indicators like access to electricity, drinking water, health, and education?

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Environment and Geography topics aspirants shouldn’t miss

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Environment and Geography topics aspirants shouldn’t missSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 09:45 IST

With UPSC CSE Mains 2025 beginning on August 22, revising the major environmental issues that made headlines in the past year is crucial. Here’s a checklist of 15 important topics—from wildfires and landslides to plastic pollution and the Global Plastic Treaty—to sharpen your General Studies prep.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why India’s first ‘Living Lab’ on disaster preparedness matters for your UPSC examSubscriber Only

August 22, 2025 14:14 IST

For the first time, the living lab concept is being implemented in India with landslides as the focus. But what exactly is a living lab? What are landslides, and how vulnerable is India to them?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 124)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, Microalgae and more (Week 124)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 17:05 IST

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

While most of us consider social issues a part of UPSC GS Paper 1 under the Society section, it is immensely important in the Social Justice section of GS Paper 2, the Ethics paper, and Essays.

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Social Issues topics aspirants shouldn’t missSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 18:31 IST

With UPSC CSE Mains 2025 starting August 22, don’t ignore Social Issues. Here's a checklist of 15 essential topics—from stampedes to gender and migration—to power up your General Studies preparation.

How India’s nuclear mission can be both ambitious and realisticSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 13:02 IST

As India liberalises its nuclear sector, a key question is - how can public–private partnerships effectively address the institutional and financial bottlenecks in its nuclear programme?

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