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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on urban noise pollution and significance of India’s deep-sea mineral exploration (Week 122)Sign In to read

September 30, 2025 15:39 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.

Knowledge Nugget: Sahyog Portal — What you must know for UPSC exam

Knowledge Nugget: Sahyog Portal — What you must know for the UPSC examSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 13:24 IST

Elon Musk-owned social media company X said that it was “deeply concerned” by Karnataka HC’s order favouring takedown portal Sahyog and that it would file an appeal against it. What is the portal all about? What are the key highlights of HC's order? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the important sections of the IT Act, 2000.

Pollution strangles Ganga, India’s sacred lifelineSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 10:33 IST

The Ganga basin faces severe challenges, including river pollution, annual flooding, groundwater depletion, and contamination. But decades of policy interventions and financial investments have had limited outcomes. What could be the possible way forward?

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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Durga Puja, UPSC, Chero Archers and more (Week 125)Subscriber Only

September 29, 2025 17:48 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: Generations of Telecom Technology — A must-know for UPSC examSubscriber Only

September 29, 2025 13:36 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G stack. What are the different generations of telecom technology, and what changed with each ‘G’? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Bharat 6G Project.

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 22 to September 28, 2025Subscriber Only

September 30, 2025 14:05 IST

New Ramsar sites, Visakhapatnam Declaration, Agni-Prime missile, Jamdani Saree, World Para Athletic Championships 2025, and more — Here is your weekly current affairs 2025 tidbits for your prelims and mains preparation that you shouldn't miss. You can also test your knowledge by solving the MCQs.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Chakma ethnic minority group, Baltic Sea and more (Week 129)Subscriber Only

September 28, 2025 19:59 IST

UPSC Prelims Daily Subject MCQs: Test your knowledge with today’s UPSC Essentials quiz on International Relations — brush up for UPSC Prelims 2026.

Former LBSNAA director Sanjeev Chopra during an interview discussing UPSC’s 100-year milestone and civil service reforms.

UPSC celebrates 100 years | ‘Civil servants are not celebrities… young officers should avoid excessive self-promotion on social media’: Sanjeev Chopra, former director of LBSNAASubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 15:28 IST

UPSC@100: In a candid conversation, Dr Sanjeev Chopra, veteran IAS officer and former director of LBSNAA, shares his insights on UPSC, the spirit behind initiatives like Pratibha Setu, reforms needed in civil services exam and the urgent need for ‘Plan B’ to become ‘Plan A’ for UPSC aspirants.

Young civil servant facing ethical dilemma – UPSC ethics case study

UPSC Ethics Simplified | When the file comes with cash, what should a young DM do?Subscriber Only

September 28, 2025 13:51 IST

How should a civil servant respond to the first test of power? When young bureaucrats falter under the weight of temptation, Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, reminds us of the true meaning of power.

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | September 21 to September 27, 2025Subscriber Only

September 27, 2025 20:10 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 10 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on effects of the oil spill on marine life, Subansiri River basin and more (Week 129)Subscriber Only

September 26, 2025 19:54 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 | How Hindu temples survived political upheavals and philosophical shiftsSubscriber Only

September 28, 2025 13:30 IST

It was only around 2,000 years ago that we began to see the first sculptures of Hindu gods in Mathura. But Hindu temples have not remained static for millennia, and have evolved over time to adapt to all kinds of challenges and shifts in philosophies.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 121)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Ladakh’s history and significance of equinoxes and solstices (Week 121)Subscriber Only

September 26, 2025 17:08 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.

Knowledge Nugget | Remembering Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar on 205th birth anniversary: Important for UPSC examSubscriber Only

September 27, 2025 10:18 IST

On the birth anniversary of Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, let us look at his important contributions to India’s social reform movement. In Beyond the Nugget, also learn about other prominent social reformers who championed women’s rights.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on trade through the Suez Canal, Foreign Direct Investment and more (Week 129)Subscriber Only

September 25, 2025 20:30 IST

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

Why urban development needs to be both inclusive and sustainableSubscriber Only

September 26, 2025 18:22 IST

After liberalisation, economic reforms were mostly carried out in the formal sector, sidelining the informal sector, which employed more than half of the urban population. As cities expand unevenly, informal workers face rising living costs, displacement, and greater vulnerability, creating a condition called ‘poverty paradox’.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Nepal at the Crossroads: GenZ Protest and India-Nepal Relations

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Turmoil in Nepal: GenZ Protest and India-Nepal RelationsSubscriber Only

September 27, 2025 11:18 IST

In recent weeks, Nepal’s Gen Z protests grabbed headlines. With memes, TikTok dances, and hashtags, Nepal's Gen Z did what Gen Z does best to amplify their voices and concerns. Here's all you need to know about the protest and India-Nepal relations for your UPSC Prelims and Mains.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why is CPCB report on river pollution important for UPSC Exam?Subscriber Only

September 26, 2025 14:01 IST

UPSC current affairs: CPCB report highlights that 37 river stretches recorded BOD levels exceeding 30 mg/L, indicating severe organic pollution. What are the other key findings of the report? What factors are driving river pollution across India?

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Artemis 2 mission, applications of electromagnetic force and more (Week 129)Subscriber Only

September 30, 2025 15:16 IST

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

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 121)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on Free Movement Regime and H-1B visas (Week 121)Subscriber Only

September 30, 2025 15:15 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.

Knowledge Nugget: Poona Pact — What all you need to know for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 15:09 IST

On 24th September 1932 the Poona Pact was signed. Why did Gandhi oppose caste-based separate electorates, and what were Ambedkar’s views? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Mahad Satyagraha and Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha.

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Article 21A, Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs and more (Week 129)Subscriber Only

September 27, 2025 15:50 IST

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

GST 2.0 and the evolving dynamics of fiscal federalismSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 09:52 IST

The nature of centre-state financial relations has undergone significant transformations with institutional and systemic reforms. But why have concerns over revenue sharing or borrowing restrictions often resulted in debates on fiscal federalism and autonomy?

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 (Week 121)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on domestic agricultural protection and financial inclusion (Week 121)Subscriber Only

September 28, 2025 19:29 IST

Knowledge Nugget: National Ayurveda Day — Why the universal calendar identity of Ayurveda matters for UPSC ExamSubscriber Only