Expert Talk: In an era of AI notes, reels, and quick summaries, are UPSC aspirants losing the habit of deep reading or simply adapting smarter ways to study? This expert conversation unpacks how aspirants are navigating the balance between speed and substance.
Nitish Kumar from Haryana’s Mahendragarh district secured AIR 847 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination after five attempts. Behind his journey stands the unwavering support of his mother, who carried him through life’s toughest moments.
UPSC Expert Talk: ‘I just did my job.’ That is how former IPS officer K P Raghuvanshi often sums up a career spent tackling some of India’s toughest security challenges. What his 35-year-long career can teach aspirants.
As UPSC introduces a landmark rule barring serving officers from reattempting the exam, the debate over “seat blocking” has reached a fever pitch. Is this reform a blow to equal opportunity or a necessary step to safeguard the Civil Services? Our expert explains.
UPSC Prelims 2026: CSAT may be only a qualifying paper, but it has derailed the UPSC journey of thousands. Why does this paper continue to trouble even well-prepared aspirants? CSAT expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui explains where candidates go wrong and how to approach the paper differently for Prelims 2026.
Expert Talk : How do UPSC interview boards assess emotional intelligence? What sets candidates scoring 180 and above apart? Sharad Mallik, former IRAS officer and UPSC interview expert, explains how boards evaluate aspirants through behaviour, responses, and attitude, often without asking direct questions.
UPSC Expert Talk: What should candidates keep in mind upon entering the UPSC interview room? What body language should they maintain, how should they handle stress and tricky questions, and how can they balance honesty with diplomacy in opinion-based answers? Here are answers to your questions.
UPSC Civil Services Personality Test Part 1: How should an aspirant answer the classic question— “Why Civil Services?” Expert Sharad Mallik answers and reveals how to turn your DAF, hobbies, and experiences into your strongest assets for the interview.
Too many resources, too much advice, too little time. UPSC prep isn’t what it used to be. UPSC classrooms and toppers’ tips now share space with YouTube influencers, AI tools, and hybrid mentorship programs. The way aspirants prepare has changed radically, but does new always mean better?
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: How can aspirants turn November to January into the most productive phase of their UPSC journey? How should they balance microthemes, current affairs, and optional prep in the countdown to prelims?
Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code
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The Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to make the resolution process faster and introduce new provisions such as an out-of-court mechanism, group insolvency, and cross-border insolvency.
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