UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Tea Estates in India, Convention on Biological Diversity and more (Week 156)
Given that over 90 per cent of Ladakh’s population belongs to the Scheduled Tribes, there has been a consistent demand to include the region under the Sixth Schedule. But what does the experience of regions governed under the Sixth Schedule indicate in addressing underlying socio-political and administrative issues? See infographics for key insights.
How is knowing about a two-pronged approach to end Naxalism relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the Iran war, neighbourhood policy, and gig workers' law hold for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 1, 2026.
Finding tricky concepts hard to crack? Here’s this week’s ‘SEE Snapshot’ decoding induction cooktop technology, forex reserves, and Earth’s energy imbalance through crisp, concept-focused insights to give you an edge in UPSC CSE Prelims. Don’t miss the infographics.
April 1 marks the foundation day of the Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935. On this occasion, let’s look at its history, functioning, and the new initiatives launched. In “Beyond the Nugget,” also learn about the measures taken by the RBI to control the falling rupee amidst the West Asia war.
Latest SIPRI data notes that while India’s defence imports remain high, there is a gradual shift towards domestic production. How does Delhi’s defence strategy combine immediate security requirements with long-term goals of self-reliance?
Why carbon footprints is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Independent news creators, denotified tribes, and Parliamentary Committee report on AI on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 31, 2026.
UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 3 : Are you preparing for Civil Services Exam 2026? Here are questions from GS paper 3 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.
From battery energy storage provisions to the Agri-PV component of the proposed revamped PM-KUSUM scheme, explore the key components of PM-KUSUM. In Beyond the Nugget, also learn about the government’s major solar initiatives.
Given that the majority of the Indian rivers pass through more than one state, this often leads to disputes over water-sharing, especially when an upstream state tries to obstruct or divert the flow by building dams or barrages. How does the constitutional and legal framework govern inter-state river water disputes?
Why Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the G7, WTO MC14, and Copper demand on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 30, 2026.
Test your UPSC preparation with today’s History and Culture quiz. Attempt important MCQs with detailed explanations covering key personalities, institutions, and more for Prelims 2026.
Gold prices are falling despite global tensions—why is the classic safe haven losing its shine? understand the role of crude oil, the US dollar, and interest rates, along with gold’s properties, uses and distribution. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about another precious industrial metal.
Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the US National Book Critics Award, Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, India’s strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs), India's new climate target for 2035, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
How is knowing about Great Indian Bustard relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as Houthis, e-cheques, and the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement hold for both the Preliminary and Mains examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 29, 2026.
For UPSC CSAT 2026, Dr Mansoor Agha Siddiqui breaks down Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation, offering clear concepts, smart strategies and practice questions to help aspirants improve accuracy.
As the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species is underway in Brazil, let us examine the efforts made for the conservation of migratory species. What does the 2026 interim report on the state of the world’s migratory species say?
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz (March 22–28), featuring key topics like SDRs, hydrogen trains, climate targets, and global chokepoints, with MCQs and detailed explanations.
How is the Rs 2.38 lakh cr-defence push important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as War in West Asia, Olympics’ policy to bar transgender women, and the oil-shock paradox have for both the Preliminary and Main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 28, 2026.
From the month-long war in West Asia and Washington’s policy zig-zags to India’s efforts to cushion fuel price shocks, here is a look at the key global developments this week.
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam: Strengthen your conceptual clarity and answer-writing skills with structured guidance, key points, and self-evaluation prompts. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.
UPSC Geography: As western disturbances are currently affecting the country, let us examine their mechanism, the factors driving the transition from winter to summer, and the key developments by the IMD in improving weather forecasts.
