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Knowledge Nugget: Green India Mission- Must-know key pillar in India’s fight against land degradation for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

July 22, 2025 15:37 IST

Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today Green India Mission and Land degradation. Knowledge Nugget: Green India Mission Subject: Environment and Government Schemes (Relevance: Why in the news? The Union Government on June 17 released a revised […]

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 115)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International divSubscriber Only

July 8, 2025 13:14 IST

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

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July 8, 2025 13:14 IST

G7 Summit, Oarfish, Paris Diamond League 2025, Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, and more — Here are some must-read current affairs tidbits for your prelims and mains preparation that you shouldn't miss for UPSC, state PSCs, and other competitive examinations. You can also test your knowledge by solving the MCQs.

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July 4, 2025 15:14 IST

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Israel-Iran Conflict Explained: History, escalation, and impact

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July 3, 2025 13:41 IST

The tensions between Israel and Iran continued to spiral, with the US entering war against Iran as Trump announced air strikes on 3 nuclear sites. Here’s a lucid overview of everything—from the history of conflict and recent escalation to its impact.

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July 1, 2025 16:06 IST

Knowledge Nugget: Why is Global Liveability Index 2025 relevant for UPSC Exam

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July 1, 2025 12:48 IST

Global Liveability Index 2025 reveals striking contrasts in liveability across the world. What does the index measure, and what are its key findings? Here’s everything you need to know. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to learn about the Smart Cities Mission.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 16 to June 22, 2025Subscriber Only

June 23, 2025 11:01 IST

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on operation carried out by the Indian Government to rescue Indian students, Baja Peninsula and more (Week 115)Subscriber Only

June 22, 2025 20:12 IST

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

Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy: How is Certification of films and freedom of speech relevant for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget: Thug Life controversy — How is freedom of speech and films certification relevant for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

June 23, 2025 13:28 IST

In ruling against the stalling of Thug Life's release in Karnataka, the Supreme Court underlines the extended spaces for free expression. Here's what you need to know about the freedom of speech and film certification in India. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the age-based categories for certification of films.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | June 15 to June 21, 2025Subscriber Only

June 21, 2025 21:02 IST

Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 10 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

The world this week | US joins Israel-Iran conflict; G7 bilateral window for India, Canada; Gaza crisis overlookedSubscriber Only

June 22, 2025 12:43 IST

From the US joining the Israel-Iran conflict and PM Modi’s Canada visit helping to reopen a fresh chapter in bilateral ties to the European Commission unveiling a plan to ban new contracts to buy Russian gas, a lot has happened in the world this week.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why Global Peace Index 2025 is important for your UPSC examSubscriber Only

June 22, 2025 18:21 IST

Global Peace Index 2025 reports that the world has become less peaceful over the past 17 years. What are the key highlights of the report? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, learn about the Global Terrorism Index.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 115)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on human-wildlife conflict, International Big Cat Alliance and more (Week 115)Subscriber Only

June 20, 2025 20:41 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 | Consonant-gods and vowel-goddesses of many Brahmi scriptsSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 11:56 IST

The Brahmi is an abugida script in which consonants are placed in the center and vowel markings are made around the center - almost like the milkmaids dancing around Krishna or the Yoginis dancing around Bhairava.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 107)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on significance of the triratna and temple architecture (Week 107)Subscriber Only

June 20, 2025 17:14 IST

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? 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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Knowledge Nugget: What is RFID technology in FASTag? Key concept for your UPSC examSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 11:15 IST

FASTag-based annual passes address the “long-standing concerns” related to toll plazas. But what is the technology behind FASTag? What is the plan for a satellite-based tolling system? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, learn about the NavIC system.

How India’s disavowal of SCO statement signals a new realism in global politicsSubscriber Only

June 20, 2025 21:19 IST

Why does India distance itself from the SCO’s statement condemning Israel’s military strikes on Iran? The answer opens a window into the dynamics of rising powers, shifting alliances, and the strategic contest to control not just geography, but global narratives.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 115)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on automobile loading terminals of the Indian Railways, FASTag and more (Week 115)Subscriber Only

June 19, 2025 19:11 IST

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

UPSC Issue at a Glance | How did the Israel-Iran conflict escalate? A look from history to its impactSubscriber Only

June 22, 2025 11:34 IST

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Knowledge Nugget: PM-JANMAN and DhartiAaba – Key Tribal welfare schemes for UPSC examSubscriber Only

June 21, 2025 11:23 IST

With the launch of DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the government has stepped up its tribal welfare outreach. So, what are these key tribal schemes? In Beyond the Nugget, learn about World Sickle Cell Awareness Day (June 19) and its link to tribal health challenges.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 115)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Small Modular Reactors, carbon dating and more (Week 115)Subscriber Only

June 18, 2025 21:08 IST

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

Food adulteration and its consequences on healthSubscriber Only

June 19, 2025 19:39 IST

Of late, a number of cases of “fake paneer” products came to light highlighting a worrying trend of increasing food adulteration in everyday staples and posing severe health risks. The issue also raises questions about food safety mechanisms in India.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 107)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on G7 and conducting Census 2027 digitally (Week 107)Subscriber Only

June 19, 2025 16:10 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: DIGIPIN – What it is and why it matters for your UPSC examSubscriber Only

June 22, 2025 20:44 IST

Indian government has recently introduced a new digital address system called DIGIPIN. But what exactly is it, and does it replace the traditional PIN code? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about GNSS.

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