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Knowledge Nugget: Sabarimala returns to headline — here’s what you must know about the temple for UPSC exam

October 7, 2025 17:59 IST

Sabarimala Temple is back in the spotlight. Temples in the news often become relevant beyond religion, touching on historical, legal and other aspects — making them important for the UPSC exam. Even if not asked directly, such topics often connect the static and current affairs portions.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 123)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on factors responsible for landslides and Small Modular Reactors (Week 123)Subscriber Only

October 14, 2025 09:03 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.

How e-governance reimagines relationship between state, technology, and citizens

October 7, 2025 12:39 IST

The foundations of e-governance in India were laid long before the term came into common parlance in many other countries of the Global South. But how has it evolved from the use of technology as a back-end tool to becoming a deeply embedded digital ecosystem that creates entirely new possibilities for governance and citizen empowerment?

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Knowledge Nugget: ‘Mayabini’, Zubeen Garg and a UNESCO world heritage site — the connection you must know for UPSC examSubscriber Only

October 8, 2025 22:24 IST

Personalities in the news often connect to broader themes beyond mere facts, offering valuable insights for UPSC preparation.

UPSC Key: National Camel Mission, Landslides in Darjeeling, and Mission Sudarshan ChakraSubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 17:57 IST

Why is the Centre’s plan to launch the National Camel Sustainability Initiative (NCSI) important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the landslides in Darjeeling, Sir Creek, and India’s SMR ambitions have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 6, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: Hind Swaraj, Ashtanga Hridaya, a 19th century Urdu verse, and more (Week 126)

October 6, 2025 14:20 IST

Test your preparation for UPSC CSE Prelims with UPSC Essentials’ Week 126 daily quiz on History and Culture. This quiz features key questions on Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj, Ayurveda, artists in news and more, helping you revise crucial topics effectively. Check your answers and explanations to have an edge in upcoming exams.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 29 to October 5, 2025Subscriber Only

November 3, 2025 10:25 IST

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Cyclone Shakhti, NCRB data, Dragonfly, World Para Athletics Championships 2025, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on drone wall, countries bordering Nigeria and more (Week 130)Subscriber Only

October 10, 2025 11:29 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: Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Cyclone Shakthi, and H-1B visasSubscriber Only

October 5, 2025 17:25 IST

How is understanding Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the India-UK FTA, Cyclone Shakthi, and H-1B visas have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 5, 2025.

UPSC aspirants preparing for Civil Services Essay Paper with study materials and notes.

UPSC Essays Simplified : 10 FAQs aspirants ask before starting their essay prep — AnsweredSubscriber Only

October 8, 2025 11:38 IST

Beginners' guide to UPSC Essay Paper: How do you prepare for the UPSC Essay paper, especially with abstract topics and no clear syllabus? In this article, we answer the top 10 FAQs every aspirant asks, covering strategy, structure, resources, and common mistakes to avoid.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | September 28 to October 04, 2025

October 10, 2025 12:48 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.

Trump's Gaza peace plan, Hamas's response, India

The world this week | Trump’s Gaza peace plan hangs in the balance; India recalibrates strategy amid tariff strain

October 6, 2025 07:59 IST

From Hamas partially accepting Trump’s Gaza peace plan and Israel reiterating opposition to the Palestinian State, to Indian exporters seeking urgent relief measures and Russia stepping in to offset India’s ‘losses’ from US tariffs, a lot has happened in the world this week.

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UPSC Key: India pushes new global governance index, Dairy sector, and Aspirational Agriculture DistrictsSubscriber Only

October 6, 2025 13:02 IST

Why is India’s proposal for a new International Governance Index important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Consumer Confidence Index, dairy sector, and Aspirational Agriculture Districts have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 4, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Amazon rainforest, Sir Creek and more (Week 130)Subscriber Only

October 10, 2025 11:32 IST

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

How feminists have long viewed violence as means for oppression of women

October 4, 2025 09:12 IST

According to NCRB’s 2023 Crime in India report, crime against women increased by 0.7 per cent. But how does this uptick reaffirm the long-standing concerns raised by feminists about the systemic nature of violence against women?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on role of Savitribai Phule in advancing women’s education and earthquakes (Week 122)Subscriber Only

October 10, 2025 11:30 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.

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UPSC Key: Biostimulants, Snow leopards, and Capital marketsSubscriber Only

October 3, 2025 18:03 IST

Why is the government’s decision to withdraw approval for the sale of 11 biostimulants important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as lightning strikes, snow leopards, and GDP data hold for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 3, 2025.

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Knowledge Nugget: UNESCO Biosphere Reserves — what’s the latest you need to know for UPSC exam

October 6, 2025 12:45 IST

With the inclusion of the Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, the total number of such reserves in India has reached 13. But what exactly are biosphere reserves? What are the biosphere reserves of India?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on External Commercial Borrowings, Repo Rate and more (Week 130)Subscriber Only

October 8, 2025 08:59 IST

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

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UPSC Key: RBI monetary policy, Monument conservation, and Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’Subscriber Only

October 3, 2025 14:35 IST

Why is the RBI’s monetary policy important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Minimum Support Price (MSP), RSS @ 100, and monument conservation have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 2, 2025.

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Knowledge Nugget | Swachh Bharat Mission and its UPSC relevance

October 3, 2025 14:30 IST

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let’s revisit one of India’s flagship initiatives — the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched to realise Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean India.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 130)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Uranium, Hydrogen as fuel and more (Week 130)Subscriber Only

October 8, 2025 09:01 IST

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

Hind Swaraj, Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Jayanti

Why does Gandhi emphasise originality in swaraj?

October 3, 2025 12:50 IST

This Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), let’s revisit the core ideas in his seminal work, Hind Swaraj - from his bleak view of professions like law and medicine, to his critique of modern civilisation’s excessive reliance on machinery, and his distinction between ‘soul force’ and ‘body force’.

UPSC Key: Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Payments Regulatory Board, and India’s railway grid to BhutanSubscriber Only

October 2, 2025 14:23 IST

How is understanding the significance of India's railway grid to Bhutan relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like Trump's Gaza Plan, the Payments Regulatory Board, and India's dietary profile have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 1, 2025.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 122)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India-EU relations and Sixth Schedule (Week 122)Subscriber Only

October 8, 2025 09:00 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.

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