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Knowledge Nugget | Why is North Indiaâs cotton belt shrinking?
September 1, 2026 13:56 IST
Cotton production is declining across Indiaâs traditional cotton belt. What is driving farmers away from cotton? What is the pink bollworm, and why has Bt cotton become increasingly vulnerable to it? Also, go beyond the nugget to understand the optimal conditions for growing cotton.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice â GS 3: Himalayan regionâs natural hazards and typhoid control in India (Week 170)
September 1, 2026 11:11 IST
UPSC Mains Answer Writing GS 3: What measures can be taken to strengthen disaster resilience in the Himalayan region? What are the major challenges in diagnosing typhoid in India? Explore the key points, challenges and UPSC relevance for these two questions.
UPSC daily subject quiz | History and Culture (Week 162) : Test your exam preparation with these MCQs
August 31, 2026 18:02 IST
UPSC Prelims History MCQs: Test your preparation with the UPSC Daily Subject Quiz on History and Culture. Revise key topics for upcoming exams.
Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | August 24 to 30, 2026
September 1, 2026 09:33 IST
What were the most important current affairs for UPSC this week? From the 17th COP of UNCCD and PM Modi's visit to Uzbekistan, the Farakka Water Treaty, Rajghat archaeological site, IT Resilience Index, Lake Ontario, Nepal flash floods and Intismeran and other key developments for your Prelims and Mains preparation.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 177) â Check out answers with explanations
August 30, 2026 21:18 IST
Solve and practice questions from International Relations for UPSC Prelims 2027. Attempt questions on the Central Asian countries, H-1B visa programme, and more.
Knowledge Nugget | From grasslands to drought resilience: Key takeaways from UNCCD CoP 17
August 31, 2026 10:20 IST
What is the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)? What are the key highlights of UNCCD CoP 17? What does Indiaâs first-ever guide to grasslands reveal? Here's all you need to know.
UPSC Ethics Simplified : Gen Z and the ethics of communication
August 30, 2026 12:15 IST
How do we balance freedom of expression with responsibility, respect and non-violence in an age where new forms of communication are challenging traditional social norms?
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (August 23 â August 29): 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2027Subscriber Only
September 1, 2026 08:30 IST
Test your UPSC Prelims 2027 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like glacial collapse, Javelin anti-tank guided missile, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres, Farakka Water Treaty, and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice â GS 1: Himalayan vulnerability and the Radcliffe Line (Week 169)Subscriber Only
August 29, 2026 12:45 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: What are the geomorphological factors that make the Himalayas particularly vulnerable? What are the major consequences of the Radcliffe Line for people, settlements and regional connectivity? Explore these important GS Paper 1 themes and sharpen your answer-writing skills.
Knowledge Nugget | How will heat stress affect children and elderly?Subscriber Only
August 29, 2026 12:10 IST
As heat stress intensifies due to climate change, children and the elderly face growing risks. Why are these groups more vulnerable and what makes extreme heat life-threatening? Also, go beyond the nugget to understand the concept of wet-bulb temperature.
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs (Week 177)Subscriber Only
August 30, 2026 21:23 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Environment and Geography. Practice and solve questions on the Barrier Lake, Dolma La Pass, and more.
Art and Culture with Devdutt | Sushrutaâs contribution to modern reconstructive surgerySubscriber Only
August 31, 2026 15:16 IST
Ancient Indian texts like the Sushruta Samhita and the Caraka Samhita document remarkable medical knowledge, from surgical techniques to the study of human anatomy. But why did this medical tradition not continue to grow and develop?
Beyond Trending: What is minilateralism?Subscriber Only
August 31, 2026 21:15 IST
What explains the rise of minilateralism? Why is it described as the future of international cooperation? How does it differ from traditional multilateral institutions?
Knowledge Nugget | CosmoCube : How a tiny satellite could reveal the early universeSubscriber Only
August 28, 2026 14:46 IST
What is the Big Bang, and what happened after it? Explore the proposed CosmoCube mission, the 21-cm line and what it can reveal about the universeâs evolution. Also, understand dark matter and its role in tracing the universeâs history.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on vanilla solar projects, Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee and more (Week 177)Subscriber Only
August 27, 2026 21:32 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Economy.
How the relationship between law and society shapes assumptions about femininitySubscriber Only
August 29, 2026 14:43 IST
Why does transformative change in social assumptions about women require examining the relationship between law and society? Are the new gender-sensitivity guidelines on judicial language and courtroom conduct sufficient to bring about meaningful and transformative change?
Knowledge Nugget: Why is Rajghat a key archaeological site in the Middle Ganga Valley?Subscriber Only
August 27, 2026 14:23 IST
After 70 years, 22 boxes from the 1957 Rajghat excavation were opened recently. What do they reveal about ancient Varanasi? And what is the significance of the Rajghat archaeological site? Here's all you need to know. Also, go "Beyond the Nugget" to know about the Balirajgarh excavation.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Food Safety in spotlight: What IAS Tukaram Mundheâs drive brings into focusSubscriber Only
September 1, 2026 09:36 IST
Food safety hits the headlinesâbut how safe is the food we eat? What are the hidden threats to food safety? How do global standards work, and what is Indiaâs food safety framework? Here's what you need to know.
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Instrument Landing System, H1N1 influenza and more (Week 177)Subscriber Only
August 26, 2026 21:31 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2027? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Science and Technology.
How climate-resilient urban development can address environmental and social concernsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2026 12:23 IST
Can urban development be understood simply in terms of investment, smart cities, and flyovers? Why is climate-resilient urban development important for Indiaâs economy? Can it help address the environmental and social concerns arising from rapid, uneven urbanisation?
UPSC Mains Answer Practice â GS 2: Indiaâs engagement with Central Asia and Supreme Courtâs interpretation of definition of industry (Week 169)Subscriber Only
August 26, 2026 16:27 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: Why does India need a more pragmatic and interest-based approach towards Central Asia? How does the Supreme Courtâs recent verdict on âindustryâ balance workersâ rights with changing economic activities? Enhance your answer-writing skills with structured guidance and self-evaluation prompts.
Knowledge Nugget | NITI Aayog report: What is holding back Indiaâs skilling efforts?Subscriber Only
August 26, 2026 14:22 IST
Why does Indiaâs educated youth struggle to find the right skills and right jobs? A NITI Aayogâs report highlights the educationâemployment gap and the barriers to effective skilling and the stigma around vocational education. Also, go beyond the nugget to understand the paradox of educated unemployment through data.
UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz (Week 177): MCQs on features of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, simultaneous elections and moreSubscriber Only
August 25, 2026 20:20 IST
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2027 Prelims? Check your progress and revise your topics through this quiz on Polity and Governance.
Why small rivers need distinct rejuvenation strategySubscriber Only
August 26, 2026 12:10 IST
The proposed Small River Rejuvenation Framework seeks to revive and restore small rivers through cost-effective, nature-based ecological solutions designed around local biodiversity needs and the availability of natural resources. Why does the framework prioritise small rivers, and how does this complement the efforts towards improving larger river systems?
UPSC Mains Answer Practice â GS 3: digital financial services and AI in healthcare research (Week 169)Subscriber Only
August 26, 2026 15:08 IST
UPSC Mains Answer Writing GS 3: How can zero-cost access accelerate the adoption of digital financial services? What are the potential and limitations of using AI to accelerate the development of new medicines? Explore the key points, challenges and UPSC relevance for these two questions.
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