On Aurobindo’s birth anniversary (August 15), let’s revisit his views on Swaraj, dharma, and passive resistance. How did his conception of nationalism differ from being merely a political programme, and in what ways did he infuse it with religious and spiritual dimensions?

UPSC Key: India-Singapore ties, Agnipath scheme, and Income Tax Bill 2025Subscriber Only

August 15, 2025 11:08 IST

Why are India–Singapore ties important for the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the draft plastics treaty, Goa’s traditional bullfights, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) hold for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 14, 2025.

UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Economy topics aspirants shouldn’t miss

August 21, 2025 18:31 IST

UPSC Mains 2025 is just a week away—are your economy basics and current updates exam-ready? Here's the top 15 economy topics checklist for GS Paper-III covering the must-revise concepts and recent developments.

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Knowledge Nugget: What President’s invite box to Independence Day guests contains — A quick look for UPSC exam

August 15, 2025 19:04 IST

President’s ‘At Home’ invite to Independence Day guests showcases popular art forms from eastern states. Which art forms are included? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the invitee box sent during this year’s Republic Day celebrations.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 123)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on dial-up internet, Artemis Accords and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:53 IST

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

Stories of India’s freedom struggle through Tagore, Premchand and Manto

August 14, 2025 12:51 IST

On 79th Independence Day, we explore how fiction offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of India’s freedom struggle - from Rabindranath Tagore’s Ghare Baire to Munshi Premchand’s Karmabhumi to Saadat Hasan Manto’s Tamasha and 1919 ki ek Baat and more.

UPSC Key: Open Book Exam, Sports Governance Bill and Wastewater SurveillanceSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 17:21 IST

How is the impeachment of Justice Varma relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Wastewater Surveillance, Sports Governance Bill and Citizenship have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 13, 2025.

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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India–US agricultural trade negotiations and unified welfare state (Week 115)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:52 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: Refugees and their rights in India — Why is it relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Who are ‘Refugees’ and ‘illegal immigrants’ in India — Take a quick look for UPSC Exam

August 14, 2025 16:49 IST

UPSC Polity Current Affairs 2025: The Supreme Court will soon decide whether the Rohingya in India are entitled to be declared as ‘refugees’ or whether they are ‘illegal entrants’. But who exactly are refugees and illegal immigrants? Does India legally recognise refugees? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn more about the Rohingyas.

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UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Science and technology topics aspirants shouldn’t miss

August 21, 2025 18:31 IST

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 admit card is out. Science and Technology in GS Paper III necessitates both conceptual clarity and knowledge of cutting-edge advances. With Mains approaching, be sure you have reviewed emerging technologies, innovations, and their applications in national development and security.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 123)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on special intensive revision, Governor of an Indian State and more (Week 123)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:45 IST

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

Ye Jung hai Jung-e Azadi: lyrical echoes of India’s freedom struggle

August 14, 2025 09:20 IST

From Inquilab Zindabad to Ye Jung hai Jung-e Azadi, Indian poets amplified the patriotic war cry of revolutionaries during the freedom movement. On 79th Independence Day, we listen to the poetic musings of freedom struggle.

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UPSC Key: SC on stray dogs, Etalin hydroelectric project, and Climate changeSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 11:51 IST

Why is the Supreme Court order on stray dogs relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as climate change, the Perito Moreno Glacier, and digital education for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 12, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 115)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Rhisotope Project and applications of mRNA technology (Week 115)Subscriber Only

August 31, 2025 16:46 IST

UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025-2026? 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.

Knowledge Nugget: Why understanding transition of a small finance bank (SFB) to a universal bank relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | Small Finance Bank transition to Universal Bank: A must-know for the UPSC Exam

August 12, 2025 15:08 IST

Recently, the RBI decided to grant ‘in-principle’ approval to AU Small Finance Bank for transitioning from a small finance bank (SFB) to a universal bank. What are SFBs? What is the path of their transition into Universal Bank? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Non-Banking Financial Company.

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UPSC Mains 2025: Smart use of these 25 keywords will give you an edge in GS answers and essaysSubscriber Only

August 20, 2025 09:37 IST

As the exams are just a few days away, answer writing takes center stage. Here are some keywords and abbreviations from recurring themes to help you score high in your GS and Essay papers.

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How gender remains a primary barrier to women’s workforce participation

August 12, 2025 12:28 IST

In addition to structural barriers like rigid work schedules and wage gaps, perceptions about gender also obstruct women’s participation in the workforce, especially in blue- and grey-collar roles. What kind of policy interventions could help address this?

UPSC Key: Global Plastics Treaty, IMEC and India’s rising farm exportsSubscriber Only

August 12, 2025 13:13 IST

How is the global Plastics Treaty relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the IMEC, India's rising farm exports, and E20 blend fuels have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 11, 2025.

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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Swadeshi, Quit India Movement, and more (Week 121)Subscriber Only

August 14, 2025 12:41 IST

UPSC CSE Prelims History MCQs: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims? Try the daily UPSC Essentials quiz on History and Culture, featuring questions with detailed explanations and references.

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

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

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.

UPSC Key: Asiatic lion, RCEP and Azerbaijan and Armenia peace agreement

UPSC Key: Asiatic lion, India-US trade talks and Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreementSubscriber Only

August 11, 2025 13:52 IST

How is the Azerbaijan and Armenia peace agreement relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the Asiatic lion, RCEP, and Election Commission have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 10, 2025.

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?

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.

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