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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on M23 rebel group, Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific and more (Week 119)Subscriber Only
July 26, 2025 15:23 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on International Relations.
UPSC Key: China’s Brahmaputra dam, Deep-sea vessels and India-EU free trade talksSubscriber Only
July 21, 2025 13:51 IST
How is China’s dam over the Brahmaputra River relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the presidential reference, the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction, deep-sea vessels and India-EU free trade talks have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 20, 2025.
UPSC Ethics Simplified | What makes a civil servant ethical?
July 22, 2025 11:00 IST
UPSC Mains Ethics GS 4 : What are the foundational values of civil services? Which cardinal values act as 'Kavach-Kundal' (protective armor), and how do they help fulfill the true purpose of public service? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, discusses.
Knowledge Nugget: India’s ‘green’ power capacity overtakes thermal — What you must know for UPSC Exam
July 21, 2025 13:51 IST
Non-fossil fuels now make up 50.1% of India’s installed power capacity—five years ahead of the target. Let’s understand this key UPSC current affairs topic by linking it with relevant static concepts in a simplified way. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and progress.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | July 13 to July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025 22:31 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.
The world this week | Amid trade talks with US, India dismisses sanctions threats; thaw in Delhi-Beijing ties; Russia terms EU sanctions ‘unlawful’
July 21, 2025 16:24 IST
From India refuting sanctions threats by the US and NATO to a thaw in the country’s ties with China, and Russia brushing off EU sanctions against its energy industry to Hamas claiming Israel rejected a Gaza ceasefire proposal, a lot has happened in the world this week.
UPSC Key: INS Nistar, Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and Tourism sectorSubscriber Only
July 20, 2025 10:11 IST
Why is the commissioning of INS Nistar relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), Justice Verma’s removal, chronic venous insufficiency, and stablecoins on both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 19, 2025.
Knowledge Nugget: Why Mangal Pandey’s role in revolt of 1857 matters for your UPSC exam
July 21, 2025 11:09 IST
Every year, July 19 marks the birth anniversary of Mangal Pandey, an important figure in the Revolt of 1857. In 2025, we commemorate his 198th birth anniversary. Why is Mangal Pandey’s role significant for your UPSC History current affairs preparation? In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ explore the contributions of other prominent leaders of the revolt.
UPSC Key: Sahyog Portal, Transshipment in Trade and Concept of Black holeSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 20:46 IST
Why obesity problem in India is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as small business in India, Section 79 of the Information Technology Act and Axiom 4 mission on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 18, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on fluoride content in groundwater, biofuel, primates and more (Week 119)Subscriber Only
July 26, 2025 15:22 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography.
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Funeral practices across faiths and regions in India
July 19, 2025 09:40 IST
How does the study of funeral monuments across India offer insights into diverse religious practices and beliefs in the country?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Maratha Military Landscapes and National Education Policy (Week 111)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 12:06 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 Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards is a must-read for your UPSC exam
July 19, 2025 10:37 IST
Ahmedabad was named the cleanest big city in the country in the revamped Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards. What is the rank of other cities, and why is it important for your UPSC current affairs?
UPSC Key: Secondary Sanction, PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Inter-State water disputesSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 20:30 IST
Why Article 262 of the Constitution is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as Polavaram–Banakacherla project, hyper nationalism and China’s GDP growth on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 17, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on Periodic Labour Force Survey, non-fossil fuel sources and more (Week 119)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 12:05 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
Can biofuel really replace fossil fuels?
July 18, 2025 13:00 IST
As part of a global initiative to switch to renewable energy sources, biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels. However, the crucial question remains whether biofuels can truly substitute fossil fuels in terms of net energy consumption and fully abate radiative forcing.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India’s Cybercrime Challenge : Rise and Response
July 20, 2025 10:11 IST
Indians lose ₹1,000 crore every month to cyber frauds linked to Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries, says an MHA report. How do cybercrimes pose a multidimensional challenge to India? What is the government's response? Let’s simplify this current affairs issue and link it to the static UPSC syllabus.
Knowledge Nugget | Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth: 10 key points for your UPSC prep
July 19, 2025 10:36 IST
Only the second Indian to travel to space Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth on Tuesday. Here are the key points that you need to know for your UPSC Science and Technology current affairs. In 'Beyond the Nugget', learn about the SpaDeX Mission.
UPSC Key: NCERT textbooks, De-risking and Urban GovernanceSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 20:22 IST
Why Splashdown is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as US-India bilateral trade negotiations, real estate-driven urbanization and Trump 2.0 on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 16, 2025.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on re-entry of a spacecraft, microgravity and more (Week 119)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 12:04 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
How clean energy needs, new tech shape mineral governance in India
July 17, 2025 15:41 IST
India is endowed with a wide range of minerals, which are essentials for its growth and development. But what is the constitutional division of powers between the Centre and states to regulate minerals?
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India–Canada educational diplomacy and Election Commission (Week 111)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 12:03 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 | NCERT School Survey: A must know for UPSC current affairs
July 17, 2025 10:51 IST
UPSC Education Current Affairs 2025: Learning levels in the primary stage are yet to bounce back to pre-Covid levels, according to the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 by NCERT. What are the key takeaways relevant for UPSC current affairs? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the ASER and FLS studies.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on nominated members to the Rajya Sabha, registered political parties and more (Week 119)Subscriber Only
July 22, 2025 12:01 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
UPSC Key: GLP-1 drugs, Sulphur Dioxide Emissions and Cross-border Cyber FraudsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2025 19:20 IST
Why Supreme Court of India’s observation on social media is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as fuel control switch in an aircraft, Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill 2025 and Denmark’s use of copyright law to regulate deepfakes on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for July 15, 2025.
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