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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on International Big Cat Alliance, Nature 2030 programme and more (Week 127)Subscriber Only

September 17, 2025 17:52 IST

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

Is more democracy solution to the crises within democracy?

September 21, 2025 14:08 IST

One of democracy’s greatest strengths is its capacity to face and correct its fallacies. In this spirit, the only response to crises in democracy is more democracy. This International Democracy Day, let’s revisit democracy’s foundational values, and assess its current state.

UPSC Key: Special package for Mauritius, Swami Vivekananda, and India-Nepal relations

UPSC Key: Special package for Mauritius, India-Nepal relations, and Swami VivekanandaSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 18:39 IST

How is understanding the India-Nepal relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the potential biosignatures on Mars, Swami Vivekananda's philosophy and India-Canada ties have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 12, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 119)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Vedanta and Hindu philosophy in the West and offshore aquifers (Week 119)Subscriber Only

September 19, 2025 13:59 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.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Goods and Services Tax, India-EU trade and more (Week 127)Subscriber Only

September 16, 2025 19:16 IST

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

Technology of invaders; Mughals introduced the cannon in Indian warfare

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How Afghan and Turkic invaders transformed Indian warfare

September 12, 2025 12:26 IST

Parthian shot of the Steppe, hunting techniques of the Mongols, siege weapons of the Khiljis, and cannons of the Mughals - these invaders transformed the battlefield in India with their war technologies.

UPSC Key: Himachal declared ‘fully literate’, Census 2027, and Nepal crisisSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 13:17 IST

How is understanding the GST 2.0 relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Special Intensive Revision, the Nepal crisis and Census 2027 have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 11, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on semiconductors, Speed of Light and more (Week 127)Subscriber Only

September 16, 2025 19:15 IST

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

Why Vivekananda’s Chicago speech marked India’s first moral presence in global discourse

September 11, 2025 12:57 IST

Digvijay Divas, observed annually to mark Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893, provides an occasion to reflect on the enduring relevance of his ideas for rethinking India’s engagement with the conflict-ridden world.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 119)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on single transferable vote system and community empowerment (Week 119)Subscriber Only

September 16, 2025 19:14 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? 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.

UPSC Key: Nepal crisis, India’s 15th Vice-President, and GyanexSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 12:55 IST

How is understanding the Nepal crisis relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the election of the vice-president, Gyanex and treasury bills have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 10, 2025.

71st BPSC CCE Prelims 2025: Current Affairs topics which you shouldn’t miss for Bihar PCS examSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 12:53 IST

Ready for 71st BPSC Prelims 2025? Don’t miss out on these high-value current affairs. Here’s a quick checklist to power up your revision notes.

Knowledge Nugget: Foreign Capital Paradox — What you must know for the UPSC Exam

September 10, 2025 11:30 IST

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with its annual GDP increase averaging 8.2% during 2021 to 2024. Yet, foreign capital inflows are low. What is this paradox? What explains it, and what role does Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) play? Here's what you need to know.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Public Safety Act, Election Commission and more (Week 127)Subscriber Only

September 14, 2025 19:30 IST

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

How non-farm primary activities sustain livelihoods in rural India

September 12, 2025 12:34 IST

Rural households in India are increasingly diversifying their income sources through non-farm primary activities like livestock rearing, fisheries, and forestry. These sectors not only strengthen the rural economy but also contribute to health and nutrition. But how does the government support these activities?

UPSC Key: Nepal GenZ Protest, Fully Literate State, and Vice-President Election

UPSC Key: Nepal’s GenZ Protest, Fully Literate State, and Vice-President ElectionSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 17:46 IST

How is the vice-president election process relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST 2.0, the Nepal GenZ protest and the fully literate state have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 9, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 119)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on importance of microprocessor and concept of theatre commands (Week 119)Subscriber Only

September 14, 2025 19:29 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 Key: India-EU FTA talks, Foreign capital paradox and HezbollahSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 19:45 IST

How is the India-EU FTA relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like foreign capital investment, advanced radars and climate-resilient cities have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 8, 2025.

Why UNSC often mirrors geopolitical divides rather than global consensus

September 9, 2025 19:13 IST

As the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary, it inspires both pride and doubt. It is still the only organisation with near-universal membership, and remains valuable for diplomacy, especially for smaller states. But why is there a growing sense that the global body is facing a legitimacy crisis? How does this flag the urgency for reforms?

Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about BioE3 Policy and Biotechnology for the UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: BioE3 Policy and Biotechnology — What you need to know for UPSC Exam

September 9, 2025 17:54 IST

Under the BioE3 policy, the government plans to set up 16 biomanufacturing hubs across India to cut import dependence and boost manufacturing within the country. What is this policy that just turned one? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about the Vigyan Dhara.

Asia Hockey Cup 2025, Rajgir, Bihar, upsc, current affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 1 to September 7, 2025Subscriber Only

October 6, 2025 11:28 IST

UPSC Current Affairs 2025: Weekly roundup of important topics to help you in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Here are the key news highlights from the past week — SCO Summit, Asia Cup Hockey 2025, GST 2.0, and the Winners of the U.S. Open 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 126)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on UNSC, Tianjin declaration and more (Week 126)Subscriber Only

September 14, 2025 19:18 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 Key: India-US relations, Infant mortality rate, and Special Intensive RevisionSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 13:14 IST

How are India-US bilateral relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like India's tiger population, infant mortality rate and special intensive revision have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 7, 2025.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | August 31 to September 06, 2025Subscriber Only

September 14, 2025 19:28 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.

UPSC Key: Punjab flood, Z-plus security and Nuclear energy sectorSubscriber Only

September 6, 2025 17:54 IST

Why is the Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), India’s diesel exports, and the nuclear energy sector have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 6, 2025.

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