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Knowledge Nugget: How is the Climate Change Performance Index 2026 relevant for the UPSC examSubscriber Only

December 30, 2025 11:10 IST

Published at the UN COP30 Climate Summit, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 offers key insights into global climate performance. From countries leading and lagging in climate action to India’s rank, here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Climate Risk Index 2026 and its key highlights.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 22 to December 28, 2025Subscriber Only

January 6, 2026 11:55 IST

Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about: Personality rights, Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), INS Vaghsheer, Tsunami-ready village, World Rapid Championship 2025, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on United Nations Assistance Mission, Somaliland and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only

December 28, 2025 20:38 IST

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

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | December 21 to December 27, 2025Subscriber Only

December 28, 2025 10:28 IST

UPSC Prelims Weekly Current Affairs MCQs: Kickstart your UPSC Prelims prep early—begin with current affairs for a strong foundation. Do you know about Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council? Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

The world this week | Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh, Trump appoints Special Envoy to Greenland, US hits IS targets in NigeriaSubscriber Only

December 27, 2025 09:30 IST

From Japan approving a record defence budget amid rising tensions with China to the US targeting an Islamic State affiliate in Nigeria. Here is a look at some of the major events this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on vulture in India, ‘Tsunami-ready’ and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only

December 27, 2025 13:28 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know how many states the Aravalli Ranges pass through? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.

How PM Modi’s visit strengthens India-Oman strategic relationsSubscriber Only

December 28, 2025 15:34 IST

Prime Minister Modi’s second official visit to Oman underlines the continued importance of the Gulf nation as a regional partner of India. But how does it also emphasise the significance of the Gulf region in India’s foreign policy?

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Beyond Trending: What is flow and contra-flow?Subscriber Only

December 28, 2025 15:42 IST

While regional and international mediations have failed to end the war in Sudan, it has also received less attention in the media. What explains this lopsided coverage of the war in the third-largest African country? The concepts of flow and contra-flow help understand it.

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Knowledge Nugget: ISRO’s Launch Vehicles — Must-know for your UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

December 27, 2025 11:26 IST

UPSC Current Affairs S&T: ISRO’s LVM3-M6 ‘Bahubali’ rocket successfully deployed the nearly 6,100 kg US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite, marking its heaviest-ever satellite launch. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about the major launch vehicles of ISRO.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on trade between India and New Zealand, Statutory Liquidity Ratio and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only

December 27, 2025 13:29 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Open Market Operations? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

UPSC Interview Special | Expert Talk: ‘Your real self, not your rehearsed one’ — What Civil Services Personality Test really judges? (Part 1)Subscriber Only

January 4, 2026 14:22 IST

UPSC Civil Services Personality Test Part 1: How should an aspirant answer the classic question— “Why Civil Services?” Expert Sharad Mallik answers and reveals how to turn your DAF, hobbies, and experiences into your strongest assets for the interview.

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Aravalli Ranges and Ladakh | Week 134Subscriber Only

December 27, 2025 13:31 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.

Yearender 2025: How India managed tariffs, conflicts, and diplomatic winsSubscriber Only

December 29, 2025 12:35 IST

As the year draws to a close, prospects for an India-US trade pact appear strong, while efforts to consolidate Delhi’s strategic footprint in West Asia and the Horn of Africa are intensified. But the year also saw a military confrontation with Pakistan and a further dip in ties with Bangladesh. What other developments shaped the arena of international relations from India’s perspective?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on MH 60R helicopter, data exclusivity and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only

December 24, 2025 19:44 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Do you know about Doppler weather radars? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.

How rapid growth of AI data centres reflects on India’s energy governance Subscriber Only

December 25, 2025 12:18 IST

As India focuses on data localisation and digital public infrastructure, meeting energy demand will require round-the-clock and low-carbon energy sources. How does this push reshape its energy-security priorities?

Knowledge Nugget: National Consumer Rights Day — What you must know for your UPSC exams?Subscriber Only

December 24, 2025 14:53 IST

On National Consumer Rights Day, let's know the journey from the observance of the day to the key provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and understand how India cracks down on misleading advertisements while safeguarding consumer interests.

UPSC Essentials Mains Answer Practice — GS 2 (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Mains Answer Practice | GS 2 : Questions on India-Oman deal and India-Russia logistics agreement (Week 134)Subscriber Only

December 24, 2025 13:14 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.

Yearender 2025 | 100-m Aravalli rule, Gen Z wave, and Ragebait: Top 10 Buzzwords that defined this yearSubscriber Only

December 26, 2025 10:58 IST

UPSC Yearender 2025: Check out the most trending terms that caught the world’s attention and add them to your vocabulary for the upcoming exams.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 142)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Parliamentary Standing Committee, electoral trusts and more (Week 142)Subscriber Only

December 24, 2025 13:14 IST

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

Knowledge Nugget: National Farmers’ Day — Best sustainable agricultural practices you must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

December 24, 2025 11:16 IST

On National Farmers’ Day, let’s look at the key sustainable farming methods practised to make agriculture more eco-friendly. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to understand the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on train–elephant collisions and induction of Seahawk helicopter (Week 134)Subscriber Only

December 24, 2025 13:11 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.

Amid marital rape debate, what the trajectory of anti-rape laws revealsSubscriber Only

December 23, 2025 10:59 IST

Since the law on rape was first introduced by the British in 1860, the anti-rape laws in India underwent significant changes, including the redefinition of ‘consent’ and protection of survivors of sexual violence. But how might survivor-centered justice be prioritised?

UPSC Essentials | Daily Quiz : History and Culture on Zero, Atheism, Historical films, and more (Week 136- 137)Subscriber Only

December 22, 2025 18:33 IST

UPSC Prelims 2026 Daily MCQ: Can you answer these UPSC Prelims-level History and Culture questions? From the story of zero and quote on atheism to Quit India–era films, UNESCO sites, and World War II operations, test your preparation with today’s UPSC Essentials Daily Quiz.

Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation: What you must know about the a flagship species of the Thar Desert

Knowledge Nugget: Great Indian Bustard Conservation — What you must know about the flagship species of the Thar Desert for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

December 23, 2025 13:34 IST

Supreme Court says protection of critically endangered bird non-negotiable, notes people ‘guests in the Great Indian Bustard’s abode’. Here's all you need to know.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 15 to December 21, 2025Subscriber Only

January 6, 2026 11:42 IST

Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about the must-know topics you should catch up on: BS-VI norms, Key takeaways from PM Modi's three-nation tour, new Aravali Hills definition, Squash World Cup, Snicko technology, and more. Don’t forget to attempt the MCQ at the end!

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