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UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Polity and Governance topics aspirants shouldn’t missSubscriber Only
August 21, 2025 18:29 IST
UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Polity and Governance pose a real challenge in Mains, especially when it comes to linking the static syllabus with current affairs — it all comes down to solid revision. With the Mains set to start from August 22, are these topics on your checklist? Take a quick look.
Knowledge Nugget | Pralay and Akash Prime missiles: Why are they relevant for UPSC Exam
August 7, 2025 09:59 IST
DRDO recently carried out back-to-back successful tests of the quasi-ballistic missile Pralay. Earlier, Akash Prime was successfully tested in Ladakh on July 16. What makes these missiles significant? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know the difference between ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
UPSC Key: Microplastics, Kyoto Protocol and India’s energy transition goalsSubscriber Only
August 5, 2025 20:05 IST
Why UN Member States is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as common but differentiated responsibilities, Project Elephant and Rudra brigades on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 4, 2025.
Why concerns about SO₂ emissions, a major air pollutant, keep recurring
August 5, 2025 12:29 IST
The government has eased sulphur emission rules for coal power plants, which has reignited concerns about its environmental impact. But how SO₂ emissions affect both air quality and human health.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Project PARI, Lentina Ao, Piprahwa relics and more (Week 120)Sign In to read
August 4, 2025 17:29 IST
UPSC CSE Prelims 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 | India-Philippines first bilateral naval exercise in the South China Sea: Why it matters for the UPSC Exam
August 7, 2025 10:00 IST
India and the Philippines launched a two-day naval drill near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. What’s this exercise about? Why does the South China Sea matter? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about India’s key maritime strategies.
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | July 28 to August 3, 2025
August 7, 2025 10:48 IST
NISAR, Ramsar COP15, FIDE Women’s World Cup, Ring of Fire, Kamchatka Peninsula and more — Here are some must-read weekly current affairs tidbits for UPSC, state PSCs, and other competitive examinations.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on African Union, Khmer Kingdom and more (Week 121)Subscriber Only
August 12, 2025 10:36 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: Legal Aid in Digital Age, Portuguese-era arsenal and CholasSubscriber Only
August 4, 2025 14:07 IST
Why is the Portuguese conquest of Goa relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the recent trade negotiations between India and the USA, the use of technology in the justice system, and the Chola Empire have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 3, 2025.
UPSC Ethics Simplified: Why is work-life balance vital for a healthy work culture?Subscriber Only
August 6, 2025 17:56 IST
UPSC Ethics Paper: Why are work-life balance and leadership’s role in fostering a healthy, productive, and humane work culture essential for work ethics? Ethicist Nanditesh Nilay discusses.
Knowledge Nugget: Global Report on Food Crises 2025 — what you must-know for UPSC Exam
August 5, 2025 10:06 IST
The Global Report on Food Crises 2025 is out. It highlights that in 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger. What does this mean? What are the major takeaways? Here's a quick explainer. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Global Hunger Index 2024.
The world this week | India stays pragmatic amid Trump’s tirade; US moves N-Subs closer to Russia; Canada to recognise Palestinian state
August 3, 2025 10:08 IST
From India remaining committed to protecting ‘national interest’ amid Trump’s tariff blitzkrieg and “penalty” for energy imports from Russia, to the US moving nuclear submarines closer to Moscow, and parts of the West putting pressure on Israel by recognising the statehood of Palestine, while experts warn of “worst-case scenario of famine” unfolding in Gaza, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | July 27 to August 02, 2025Subscriber Only
August 6, 2025 17:58 IST
Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
UPSC Key: Piprahwa Gems, POSH Act, and Arya Samaj marriagesSubscriber Only
August 3, 2025 14:08 IST
Why is the election of the Vice-President relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the POSH Act and the deteriorating environmental situation in the Himalayan states for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 2, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget | Why is the election of the Vice-President important for your UPSC exam?
September 9, 2025 12:06 IST
Vice President Election Process in India: The members of both the Houses of Parliament will vote to elect the country’s next Vice President on Tuesday (September 9). While the ruling NDA has fielded Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the post, the Opposition has former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its nominee. Connecting this topic to basics - What is the process of electing the Vice-President, and how is it different from the election of the President?
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Zojila tunnel, endemic species to the Brahmaputra floodplain and more (Week 121)Subscriber Only
August 6, 2025 11:55 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
UPSC Key: Anti-Defection Law, Linguistic division of states and Myanmar juntaSubscriber Only
August 1, 2025 20:47 IST
Why the Kihoto Hollohan case is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as States Reorganization Act, 1956, India’s oil import from Russia and India-Myanmar on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 1, 2025.
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How buffalo is integral to India’s cultural imagination
August 2, 2025 07:16 IST
While cows are usually revered in India, buffaloes play a vital role in the country’s economic ecosystem, art, and cultural practices. But how are buffaloes associated with Jain and Hindu mythologies, and the folk goddesses of the Deccan region?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on generation of tsunamis by earthquakes and hazard of flash floods (Week 113)Subscriber Only
August 6, 2025 11:50 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.
Knowledge Nugget: Why Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Non-Cooperation Movement matter for UPSC prep
August 12, 2025 15:11 IST
UPSC Current Affairs: August 1 marks the 105th death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about his contribution to the freedom struggle. In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, explore the Non-Cooperation Movement, which also began on this date.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Attempt important Economy MCQs with answers on gross NPA ratio of public sector banks, Quick commerce and more (Week 121)Subscriber Only
August 6, 2025 11:52 IST
UPSC Economy Quiz (Week 121): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
UPSC Key: The 25 per cent tariff, The Resistance Front and Kamchatka EarthquakesSubscriber Only
August 1, 2025 20:36 IST
Why the Circum-Pacific Belt is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as Piprahwa relics of Buddha, the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 and US-Pakistan oil agreement on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 31, 2025.
Do Indian cities need a dedicated urban transport cadre?
August 2, 2025 07:47 IST
Urban transport is not only a technical challenge but also a social, political, and environmental concern. But how do initiatives like Unified Metropolitan Transport Authorities and All India Urban and Regional Planning Service envisage reforming urban transport governance?
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Revisiting Chola dynasty and Rajendra I’s achievements: Insights into governance, society, architecture, and more
August 3, 2025 11:57 IST
PM Modi’s recent visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram—once the Chola capital—and the launch of an exhibition on Rajendra I's northern campaign have brought the dynasty and the legacy of Rajendra I into focus. Here's what you need to know about one of the world’s longest recorded dynasties.
Knowledge Nugget | First-ever grassland bird census : A must-know for UPSC exam
August 2, 2025 11:40 IST
UPSC Current Affairs Environment: The first-ever grassland bird census in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park recorded a total of 43 grassland bird species. Which globally threatened or endemic bird species are found here? Why are grasslands important? What is the status of the tiger population in this reserve?
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