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Knowledge nugget of the day: Uttarayan, Solstices and EquinoxSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 19:42 IST

Makar Sankranti marks the Uttarayan—warmer months are close, and we are moving away from winter. What is Uttarayan? What do the terms equinox and solstice mean? Here's what you must know.

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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: History, Culture and Social Issues MCQs on Mahakumbh Mela, history of India Post and more (Week 92)Subscriber Only

January 14, 2025 13:41 IST

From Pigeon post service and history of 'Mandala' to Mahakumbh at Prayagraj and more — check your progress and revise your topics for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025.

Will legal obligations accelerate climate action?Subscriber Only

January 14, 2025 11:59 IST

Following the public hearings on climate change, the International Court of Justice’s opinion is anticipated to provide clarity on States’ obligations on climate action. Will legal obligations accelerate progress in addressing climate change?

Knowledge nugget of the day: Z-Morh tunnel renamed as Sonamarg TunnelSubscriber Only

January 20, 2025 10:13 IST

PM Modi inaugurates the Z-Morh tunnel today and renames it as the Sonamarg Tunnel. How does this critical infrastructure project promise to bring security, prosperity, and connectivity to one of India's most isolated regions? Here's all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | January 6 to January 12, 2025Subscriber Only

January 17, 2025 13:45 IST

UPSC Prelims 2025 is just five months away. Are you ready with your Current Affairs Preparation? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits — the Bharatpol portal, Santa Ana, Genome India project, Sea otters, 38th National Games, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

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UPSC Essays Simplified: ‘Hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world’ — a simple previous year question that challenges aspirant’s creative skillsSubscriber Only

January 12, 2025 19:46 IST

When UPSC asked this quote as an essay in the Mains examination in 2021, the real challenge for the aspirants was, where and how should the quote be used. In UPSC Essentials’ special series on Essay writing, we take you through a sample essays written by our expert. Check it out.

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UPSC Ethics Simplified | How should spectators behave according to sports ethics?Subscriber Only

January 12, 2025 15:28 IST

What does sportsmanship mean for all those who are watching a sport? The recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy brings the spotlight back on ethics, not only for sportsmen but also for the spectators. Here is our ethicist's view.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Tibet Earthquake

Knowledge nugget of the day: Earthquakes—Why is the Himalayan zone seismically active?Subscriber Only

January 19, 2025 10:39 IST

A series of earthquakes struck southern Tibet on January 7, near the Nepal border. What exactly is an earthquake? Which countries are the most earthquake-prone? Why is the Himalayan region seismically active? Here’s what you need to know.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | January 05 to January 11, 2025Subscriber Only

January 11, 2025 19:00 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.

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Knowledge nugget of the day: Lal Bahadur Shastri and Tashkent DeclarationSubscriber Only

January 17, 2025 14:42 IST

January 11 marks the 59th death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India. Here are the key takeaways from his life.

Why Vivekananda’s teachings resonate with youthSubscriber Only

January 13, 2025 13:12 IST

What does Swami Vivekananda mean when he says the young would be closer to heaven through football than reading the Gita? On his 162nd birth anniversary today, let’s revisit his vision of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and soul.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 92)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Rottnest Island, BRICS grouping and more (Week 92)Subscriber Only

January 17, 2025 14:44 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 85)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on major tabla gharanas and earthquake in Himalayan region (Week 85)Subscriber Only

January 17, 2025 14:45 IST

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. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

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Knowledge nugget of the day: World Hindi Day 2025Subscriber Only

January 17, 2025 14:46 IST

On the occasion of World Hindi Day 2025, celebrated on 10th January every year, let’s explore whether Hindi holds the status of a national language. In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ discover the provisions regarding the use of language in Indian courts.

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How USSR’s fall shapes today’s geopoliticsSubscriber Only

January 11, 2025 12:46 IST

Some of the global conflicts stem from the vacuum left by the collapse of the USSR. In what ways has the Ukraine crisis revived Cold War dynamics between Russia and the West?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 92)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on gross domestic product, logistics index 2024 and more (Week 92)Subscriber Only

January 13, 2025 16:54 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | The role of Indian diaspora in nation’s economic growth and cultural diplomacySubscriber Only

January 20, 2025 10:14 IST

Tracing the history and impact of the Indian diaspora from being 'Girmitiya' to the most vibrant diaspora. As India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, take a look at the 4 key questions for your UPSC exam.

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Knowledge nugget of the day: Ken-Betwa River linking projectSubscriber Only

January 19, 2025 12:06 IST

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the inter-state Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on 25th December. Why was this project needed, and what are the associated concerns? In 'Beyond the Nugget', explore other important river linking projects.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 92)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on polar vortex, water cycle and more (Week 92)Subscriber Only

January 12, 2025 13:36 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

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Expert Talk: Why aspirants protest and how should govt address it?Subscriber Only

January 8, 2025 18:00 IST

'The politicisation of student protests, while often seen negatively, has its advantages,' says our Expert Ravi Kapoor on BPSC aspirants' protest. But what should be the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address aspirants' demands?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 85)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 : Questions on Indo-US nuclear deal and impact of China’s construction of hydropower plant on India (Week 85)Subscriber Only

January 12, 2025 13:35 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 of the day: ‘Rat-hole’ miningSubscriber Only

January 20, 2025 10:14 IST

Despite being banned, rat-hole mining remains a prevalent practice. What makes this hazardous practice so dangerous, and how did it play a crucial role in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue of 2023? Here's what you need to know.

Will the African National Congress rise to the challenge?Subscriber Only

January 8, 2025 13:49 IST

The African National Congress’s Foundation Day on January 8 offers a moment to reflect on its pivotal role in ending apartheid and the potential for its renewal in the aftermath of its loss of 30-year-old parliamentary majority in the 2024 elections.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 92)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on CROPS mission, listeria and more (Week 92)Subscriber Only

January 11, 2025 10:55 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.

UPSC Interviews Special | Expert Talk: What are the 5 mistakes to avoid in UPSC Personality TestSubscriber Only

January 10, 2025 11:54 IST

As UPSC CSE interviews enter its fourth day today, here are the answers to FAQs from our expert that every aspirant must know before facing the UPSC interview panel.

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