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Knowledge Nugget | Brahmos: What you must-know for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | BrahMos missiles: What you must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

August 12, 2025 13:13 IST

Sukhoi-30-launched Brahmos was the primary offensive weapon in Op Sindoor, said the DRDO chief. What are the Brahmos missiles? What's its significance? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the recently successfully tested Pralay missile.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | August 4 to August 10, 2025Subscriber Only

September 2, 2025 11:05 IST

India and the Philippines, Rhisotope Project, Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, and more — Here are some must-read current affairs tidbits that you shouldn't miss for UPSC, state PSCs, and other competitive examinations.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Nagorno-Karabakh, BIMSTEC and more (Week 122)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:47 IST

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

Knowledge Nugget: Why is IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Why is the IMF’s World Economic Outlook relevant for UPSC Exam?Subscriber Only

August 11, 2025 13:52 IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released the latest update of its World Economic Outlook (WEO). What are the key highlights of the report? What does it say about India's growth trajectory? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the IMF and other important aspects related to it.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | August 03 to August 09, 2025Subscriber Only

August 9, 2025 19:44 IST

Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 10 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

India's measured response to Trump tariffs

The world this week | India’s measured response to US over tariffs; Israel’s Gaza occupation plan sparks concerns; Delhi, Manila forge strategic tiesSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 12:32 IST

From Delhi criticising Donald Trump’s tariffs as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”, to global pressure ramping up against Israel over its plan to occupy Gaza City, and India and the Philippines seeking to boost their defence and maritime links, a lot has happened in the world this week.

UPSC Key: Maratha Empire, TN Education policy, and India’s EV pushSubscriber Only

August 10, 2025 10:50 IST

Why is the discussion between Modi and Putin on deepening ties relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as flash floods, Tamil Nadu education policy, and Maratha Empire for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 9, 2025.

What are directive words in UPSC Mains exam 2025

What are ‘directive words’ in a UPSC Mains question paper and how do they help in scoring well?Subscriber Only

August 14, 2025 16:38 IST

Struggling with UPSC Mains 2025 answer writing? Learn how to break down and respond to directive words like Explain, Describe, Discuss, Analyse, and Examine effectively. Our expert clarifies their meanings and usage in an ideal answer structure.

Knowledge Nugget: What Lancet study reveals about Diabetes in India and why it matters for UPSC examSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 18:22 IST

UPSC current affairs science: One in five older Indian adults had diabetes in 2019, says a Lancet study. What are the key highlights of the study? What is diabetes? In “Beyond the Nugget,” learn about GLP-1 drugs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on monsoon in India, Project Cheetah and more (Week 122)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:48 IST

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

Quit India Movement: Protests, prison writings, and post-war orderSubscriber Only

August 9, 2025 11:39 IST

During the Quit India Movement, the call for independence was amplified in various ways - from street protests to literary reflections penned in confinement. But how do the changes reshaping the post-WWII order provide the context to understand the movement?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 114)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on significance of Piprahwa relics and consequences of unscientific mining in the Himalayan region (Week 114)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:49 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.

Posh act, internal complaint committee, sexual harassment, hema committee

Knowledge Nugget: Why POSH Act is crucial for your UPSC prepSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 23:37 IST

UPSC Knowledge nugget: Recently, Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the application of POSH Act to political parties. But what is this ACT? Is it applicable to political parties? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, learn about the Justice Hema Committee report.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Attempt Economy MCQs with answers on imports of non-fuel ethanol, electric vehicle adoption and more (Week 122)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:50 IST

UPSC Economy Quiz (Week 122): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.

How India’s nuclear vision supports a sustainable tomorrowSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 13:07 IST

Nuclear energy has emerged as a critical complement to renewable energy in ensuring long-term energy security. How does India’s nuclear vision support the dual objectives of decarbonisation and energy security in the context of Viksit Bharat?

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What you need to know about Cloudburst for your UPSC Exam

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What UPSC aspirants must-know for Prelims and MainsSubscriber Only

August 28, 2025 15:16 IST

The recent cloudburst in Uttarkashi, which devastated the village of Dharali and surrounding areas, is a stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying natural disasters in India. But what exactly is a cloudburst? And how does it trigger a flash flood? Here's everything you need to know.

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision: Top 15 International relations topics aspirants shouldn’t miss

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 International Relations topics aspirants shouldn’t missSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 18:30 IST

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 Revision: International Relations remains one of the most dynamic areas of General Studies Paper II, demanding a sharp understanding of current events alongside core concepts. As the Mains begin on August 22, are these topics on your checklist? Take a quick look.

MS swaminathan, green revolution, agriculture

Knowledge Nugget: Why UPSC aspirants should read about M.S. SwaminathanSubscriber Only

August 8, 2025 11:10 IST

UPSC current affairs: August 7 marks the centenary of M.S. Swaminathan’s birth anniversary. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about his significance and role in India’s Green Revolution. In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also explore other revolutions named after colour in India.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on C-295 aircraft, Perseid meteors and more (Week 122)Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 10:34 IST

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

Revisiting the legacy of Swadeshi movement amid Trump’s tariff tiradeSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 12:24 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swadeshi call harks back to the Swadeshi movement of 1905-1911. But what were the main reasons behind the emergence of the Swadeshi movement, and how did it evolve into the broader call for Swaraj?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 114)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on ICJ’s ruling on the Kyoto Protocol and State Reorganisation Commission (Week 114)Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 10:35 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 | RBI Digital Payments Index: A must-know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

August 7, 2025 10:57 IST

What does the recently released composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) say about the status of digital payments in India? What is Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and how did it change the mode of money transaction in the country? Here's what you need to know.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on NITI Aayog, Secretariat of Parliament and more (Week 122)Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 10:35 IST

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

Was Hiroshima a show of strength meant to shape future order? Subscriber Only

August 6, 2025 08:40 IST

August 6 marks the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Japan during WWII. But even eight decades later, Hiroshima is not just about the past. It continues to shape how we think about the future – about war, peace, and power.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 114)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy (Week 114)Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 10:36 IST

UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025-2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

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