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How GST reforms boost consumption, growth Subscriber Only

November 6, 2025 10:07 IST

GST 2.0 is expected to have a broader impact by encouraging spending across income groups. However, its success would hinge on how consumers choose to use the additional income, whether in increased consumption or increased saving.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on emerging ‘G2’ framework and significance of ASEAN for India (Week 127)Subscriber Only

November 5, 2025 17:33 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Deepen your answer writing skills for GS paper 2 with structured guidance. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

Knowledge Nugget | Exercise Trishul and Legacy of BRASS TACKS: What you must know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

November 10, 2025 14:36 IST

A mega tri-service military exercise, 'Trishul', kicked off earlier this week along the western border with Pakistan. What is it all about? How does it echo the 1987 BRASS TACKS drill? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about India’s latest joint defence exercises.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 135)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Council of Ministers, Contingency Fund and more (Week 135)Subscriber Only

November 4, 2025 20:09 IST

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

Attorney General of India, Constitution, Supreme Court

How Attorney General remains central to the functioning of the Indian RepublicSubscriber Only

November 5, 2025 09:12 IST

The Constitution places the AGI in a unique position that enables interaction with all three organs of the state - Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. But what kind of challenges does the First Law Officer face in acting not just as the government’s lawyer, but also as the keeper of the Constitutional conscience and the chief defender of the rule of law?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on LVM3 and rise in consumption of fertiliser in India (Week 127)Subscriber Only

November 4, 2025 14:47 IST

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions by following the thought process. Do not miss points to ponder and related previous year questions.

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Knowledge Nugget: What is ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ or Digital Life Certificate? Here’s a quick overview for your UPSC examSubscriber Only

November 4, 2025 13:49 IST

Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Every November, pensioners across India are required to submit a life certificate to continue receiving their pensions. With the launch of the Digital Life Certificate or ‘Jeevan Pramaan’, how has this process been digitized? Take a quick look and go 'Beyond the nugget' to know about CPENGRAMS.

How local topography contributes to air pollutionSubscriber Only

November 4, 2025 09:20 IST

While air quality in Delhi slips into the “very poor” category, slow winds and dipping temperatures are further expected to push the capital towards an air emergency. But how do spatial factors and local topography further add to the air quality challenges?

Lucknow receives UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ upsc quiz

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Women’s Cricket, Zionism, UNESCO Cities, and more (Week 129 and Week 130)Subscriber Only

November 3, 2025 14:59 IST

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 History MCQs : Attempt today’s UPSC CSE Prelims quiz on History and Culture and get ready for exam.

Knowledge Nugget: India’s heaviest communication satellite — What you must know for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: ISRO launches India’s heaviest communication satellite — a must-read for UPSC examSubscriber Only

November 3, 2025 11:55 IST

UPSC CSE 2026 Science & Tech : ISRO recently launched CMS-03, a powerful communication satellite. How does this launch demonstrate ISRO’s growing strategic autonomy and technological independence? What is the ‘Bahubali’ upgrade in ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle? Here’s all you need to know.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | October 27 to November 2, 2025Subscriber Only

November 7, 2025 13:21 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC 2026? Don’t miss out on key current affairs highlights. Learn about the APEC Summit, India’s maiden ICC Women’s World Cup victory, ISRO’s CMS-03 satellite launch, Lucknow as a UNESCO “Creative City of Gastronomy”, New Ramsar site, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, and more.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Gulf Cooperation Council, ASEAN and more (Week 134)Subscriber Only

November 9, 2025 19:50 IST

UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.

Knowledge Nugget: Network Survey Vehicles — What you need to Know for the UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Why are Network Survey Vehicles and Tolling initiatives important for the UPSC exam?Subscriber Only

November 2, 2025 10:52 IST

The National Highway Authority of India will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across 23 states. What are these vehicles? What is the objective behind deploying them? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the RFID technology.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | October 26 to November 01, 2025Subscriber Only

November 1, 2025 20:56 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 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

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Knowledge Nugget | Indian Women in Sports 2024–2025 : Top 10 moments as India women Women’s World Cup finalSubscriber Only

November 3, 2025 08:04 IST

Ahead of 2025 Women’s World Cup final : From Manu Bhaker’s Olympic medals to Divya Deshmukh’s chess world title, explore how Indian women redefined sports in 2024–2025. Go 'Beyond the Nugget' to witness how Indian sportswomen make a mark beyond medals.

World this week, Trump-Xi meeting, India exempted from US sanctions on Chabahar port

The world this week: Trump-Xi meeting; India’s 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port; and shaky ceasefire in GazaSubscriber Only

November 1, 2025 12:01 IST

From the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in 6 years to Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Paris Agreement, ‘landfall’ of a cyclone and more (Week 134)Subscriber Only

November 11, 2025 09:36 IST

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

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 126)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Sardar Patel and revolt of Kittur (Week 126)Subscriber Only

November 11, 2025 09:35 IST

UPSC CSE Mains 2026: 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: Model Youth Gram Sabha — why it matters for your UPSC preparationSubscriber Only

November 3, 2025 12:31 IST

UPSC Current Affairs Polity: Recently, the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative was launched by the government as a step to strengthen grassroots democracy. But what exactly is MYGS? In Beyond the Nugget, also learn about inaugural edition of the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI).

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Chabahar port, coffee plantation and more (Week 134)Subscriber Only

November 6, 2025 20:13 IST

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

Gender budgeting, India, women empowerment

How gender responsive budgeting can go beyond budgetary allocations Subscriber Only

October 31, 2025 11:41 IST

Gender budgeting in India was introduced for more effective targeting of public expenditure to promote women's empowerment. However, several challenges remain in the way of its effective implementations. What strategies can address these gaps, and are states like Odisha and Kerala present a framework to emulate?

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Knowledge Nugget: India Maritime Week 2025 — key highlights and schemes for your UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

October 31, 2025 10:55 IST

UPSC Current Affairs | India Maritime Week 2025: At the India Maritime Week, the government announced an investment of ₹70,000 crore to boost the maritime sector. What are the key government schemes shaping this domain? What is World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index that PM mentioned in his address.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | All About Cyclones: Formation, Naming and Climate Link

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Decoding Cyclones: Formation, Naming and Climate Change LinkagesSubscriber Only

October 30, 2025 12:32 IST

Cyclone Montha leaves a trail of destruction in Andhra, Telangana, and Odisha. As cyclones are among the most devastating natural phenomena that India faces each year, this week let's decode their formation, naming system, and how climate change is intensifying them — with insights relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 134)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on cloud seeding, CMS-03 satellite and more (Week 134)Subscriber Only

November 4, 2025 10:49 IST

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

Why Vikram 3201 marks a turning point in India’s quest for technological self-relianceSubscriber Only

October 30, 2025 08:53 IST

The Vikram Microprocessor bolsters the objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat by seeking to reduce the dependence on foreign technologies. Despite ambitious policies and vision for semiconductors, several hurdles remain. What challenges does India need to overcome to position itself as a global player in chip manufacturing?

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