"Urdu is the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, or Hindustani tehzeeb," observed the Supreme Court. In today's Knowledge Nugget, learn about the origin of Urdu and go beyond the nugget to understand the official language of India.
Why Kancha Gachibowli land issue and the 1996 Godavarman judgment is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as China +1 strategy, Type 5 diabetes and definition of the term "woman" on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 17, 2025.
In the context of tree felling near Hyderabad varsity, the Supreme Court’s comment that it “will go out of the way to protect the environment” underscores the urgency of forest conservation to maintain ecological balance and climate resilience.
With UPSC Prelims 2025 around the corner, mastering regional and global groupings — and their key summits — is non-negotiable. Let's take a look at the major summits from the past year and draw insights that matter most for the exam.
With Telangana becoming the first state to implement Scheduled Caste sub-categorisation, it is important to revisit the Supreme Court judgment in Davinder Singh v. State of Punjab. In 'Beyond the Nugget,' learn more about the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Why Urdu language role in India's struggle for independence is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as state autonomy, market-based particulate matter emissions trading scheme (ETS) and early harvest trade agreement on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 16, 2025.
Biodiversity offers us innumerable benefits but it faces threats from a range of anthropogenic activities. How can biodiversity conservation efforts be accelerated?
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.
The Golconda Blue, once owned by Indian royalty, is set to go under the hammer. What is its historical significance? What is a diamond, and what is the history of diamond mining in India? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the newly discovered world’s second-largest diamond and the Kimberley Process.
Why Semiconductor is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as Supreme Court interpretation on Governor's assent to Bills, SC sub-categorisation and Mehul Choksi on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 15, 2025.
Normative political theory is crucial in assessing how societies and polities measure up to their ideals. But how is it especially relevant in contemporary democracies, which premise on the idea of rulers being accountable to the ruled?
Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? 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.
India is the second most impacted country by NSO Group's spyware globally; court documents reveal that Pegasus was used to target 100 Indians. But what exactly is Pegasus, and how does it infect a device? Here's all you need to know — including other spyware and malware that have recently made news.
Why the Karnataka caste survey report is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as demographic dividend, Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system and OPEC and OPEC+ on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 14, 2025.
By positioning bilateral aspirations within the regional and global frameworks, India and Thailand are set to launch a new era of Asian regionalism. But in what ways can India and Thailand align their ties with regional and global frameworks?
Why is a recent historical biopic starring Akshay Kumar considered relevant, and who undertook the monumental task of producing the Linguistic Survey of India? — check your progress and revise your History and Culture syllabus for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025.
A jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, BR Ambedkar donned several hats. On his birth anniversary, let's take a look at his profound understanding of democracy, Buddhism and the importance of education. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to find a quote and its significance for the essay paper.
Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the Supreme Court ruling on TN Governor case, Digital Threat Report 2024, Ramappa Temple, Biomass Mission, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.
How is the power of the President to seek the SC’s opinion on important questions of law or fact relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the IMEEC initiative, the US-China tariff war and left-wing extremism have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for April 13, 2025.
'Kesari Chapter 2,' starring Akshay Kumar, is set to hit theatres soon. Set in the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the film delves into the legal battle that followed this defining moment in India’s freedom struggle. Here’s all you need to know about this turning point in history. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn more about the Rowlatt Act.
Brush up your current affairs knowledge with this week's top 15 questions and consolidate your UPSC-CSE preparation. Find answers along with explanations.
