Chenab Railway Bridge : World's tallest bridge inaugurated | Upsc overview

"Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir – Know all about the world’s tallest railway arch bridge. UPSC notes on its 2025 inauguration, features (359m height, 1.3km length), strategic importance, Indus/Chenab river facts, and current affairs context (Operation Sindoor). Comprehensive, beginner-friendly coverage for UPSC aspirants."

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RBI Cuts Repo Rates by 50 bps: Monetary Policy Move and UPSC Perspective

RBI cuts repo rates by 50 bps to 5.5%, signaling proactive steps to boost economic growth while maintaining low inflation. Explore the implications, UPSC relevance, and economic impact of this key decision.

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RBI cuts repo rates by 50 bps to 5.5%, signaling proactive steps to boost economic growth while maintaining low inflation. Explore the implications, UPSC relevance, and economic impact of this key decision.
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Ashoka Pillar with 'UPSC Cut-Off' text overlayed in bold white font against a gradient purple-blue background.

UPSC Prelims 2025 Expected Cut-Off: Category-Wise Predictions, 5-Year Data, Paper Diagnostics, Vacancy Impact & More

UPSC Prelims 2025 cut-off predictions—Gen, OBC, EWS, SC, ST. 5-yr trends, 979 vacancies, GS/CSAT diagnostics, expert polls, score calculator & action plan.

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UPSC Prelims 2025 cut-off predictions—Gen, OBC, EWS, SC, ST. 5-yr trends, 979 vacancies, GS/CSAT diagnostics, expert polls, score calculator & action plan.
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Statue of an Indian figure standing in front of a colonial-style building with green wooden framing, located amidst tall trees and potted plants at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).

LBSNAA: History, Location, IAS Training, Rules & Complete Guide

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, located in Mussoorie, is India’s premier IAS training institute. This guide covers its history, training phases like Bharat Darshan, courses, collaborations, and more

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The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, located in Mussoorie, is India’s premier IAS training institute. This guide covers its history, training phases like Bharat Darshan, courses, collaborations, and more
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Digital illustration of India’s economic growth with a map of India, rising bar and line graphs, and gold coins representing major currencies including Dollar, Yen, Euro, and Rupee.

India: Becomes the Fourth-Largest Economy by 2025 – Drivers & Challenges

Comprehensive UPSC analysis of India’s rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2025, covering GDP (nominal vs PPP), IMF/NITI Aayog projections (2025–2028), key growth drivers (reforms, demographics, digital economy, manufacturing) and challenges (inequality, inflation, fiscal deficit, employment). Includes UPSC-linked insights, practice questions, summary, and essay ideas.

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Comprehensive UPSC analysis of India’s rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2025, covering GDP (nominal vs PPP), IMF/NITI Aayog projections (2025–2028), key growth drivers (reforms, demographics, digital economy, manufacturing) and challenges (inequality, inflation, fiscal deficit, employment). Includes UPSC-linked insights, practice questions, summary, and essay ideas.
A smiling woman and a focused man holding notebooks, with the bold white text 'UPSC Guide for Beginners' centered over a gradient red-to-blue background.
A smiling woman and a focused man holding notebooks, with the bold white text 'UPSC Guide for Beginners' centered over a gradient red-to-blue background.

How to Begin Your UPSC Preparation : The Ultimate Guide For Beginners

Wondering how to begin your UPSC preparation? This step-by-step guide provides a structured approach to tackle the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) from scratch. Learn about the syllabus, study tips, and how to stay organized with the UPSC calendar.

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A man in formal attire stands in front of a colorful background overlaid with yellow caution tape-style banners reading 'Subbarao’s Plan ✦ UPSC 2025' repeated across the image.

Subbarao’s UPSC 2.0 Exam Reforms: Trimming Attempts, Reviving Youth & Adding a Mid-Career IAS Gateway

Former RBI Governor D. Subbarao urges urgent UPSC exam reform: cut attempts, lower age, launch a pro-entry IAS channel and end wasted years for lakhs of aspirants.

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Former RBI Governor D. Subbarao urges urgent UPSC exam reform: cut attempts, lower age, launch a pro-entry IAS channel and end wasted years for lakhs of aspirants.
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Three books with PadhAI branding against a gradient pink-purple background — one titled 'UPSC Syllabus' featuring the Ashoka Pillar, another titled 'CSAT 2025', and a third lying flat beneath them.

UPSC Exam CSAT Syllabus and How to Prepare for CSAT UPSC?

Complete breakdown of the CSAT syllabus for UPSC with detailed insights into each topic. This UPSC CSAT syllabus guide offers effective preparation strategies, time management tips, and common mistakes to avoid for your Civil Services success.

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Illustration of Ashoka Pillar on a gradient blue background with text 'PadhAI Cracks UPSC 2025 – One More Time' and a red badge reading 'LIVE ON YouTube

Detailed analysis of UPSC Prelims Answer key 2025

Evaluate your performance in the UPSC Prelims 2025 by downloading the unofficial answer keys for General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT ( Paper 2). These resources enable you to cross-verify your responses, estimate your scores, and gain insights into areas where you can improve. Analyzing your answers helps identify mistakes and understand how to approach questions more effectively in the future.

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Evaluate your performance in the UPSC Prelims 2025 by downloading the unofficial answer keys for General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT ( Paper 2). These resources enable you to cross-verify your responses, estimate your scores, and gain insights into areas where you can improve. Analyzing your answers helps identify mistakes and understand how to approach questions more effectively in the future.
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Ashoka Pillar emblem in front of empty exam hall desks with bold text 'UPSC EXAMS' overlaid

List of exams conducted by UPSC

Get the complete list of exams by UPSC including Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services, NDA, CDS, and more. Learn UPSC exam eligibility and exam pattern details.

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Get the complete list of exams by UPSC including Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services, NDA, CDS, and more. Learn UPSC exam eligibility and exam pattern details.
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Young Indian woman sitting cross-legged in the middle of a messy classroom, meditating with glowing green energy in her hands, while other students around her are focused on studying at their desks. The scene portrays calm and inner focus amidst academic chaos.

Last-Minute Tips to Crack UPSC Prelims 2025 | 4-Day Action Plan, Do’s & Don’ts

Beat exam-day stress with these proven last-minute UPSC Prelims tips: 10+ critical don’ts, smart revision hacks, and a detailed 4-day checklist to boost your score and confidence.

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Intricate ancient stone carvings and architecture of a historic monument, representing the history subject.

High-Yield History Guide for UPSC Prelims 2025 | Ancient, Medieval & Modern Topics + 7-Day Sprint

Rapid-revise all three phases of Indian History for UPSC Prelims 2025—IVC, Mauryas, Bhakti, Mughals, 1857 Revolt, National Movement, plus new UNESCO sites, timelines, and a practical 7-day study plan.

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Sunlit forest with dense green trees and foliage, highlighting natural environment and ecology.

Environment & Ecology Last-Week Guide for UPSC Prelims 2025 – Hot Topics, 7-Day Plan & Must-Know Facts

Ace the Environment section in UPSC Prelims 2025 with this one-stop guide: COP 28 outcomes, India’s 500 GW pledge, 89 Ramsar sites, biodiversity projects, pollution laws, and a 7-day sprint plan.

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Front view of a grand historic government building with gardens and people walking, symbolizing political science and governance.

High-Yield Polity Guide for UPSC Prelims 2025 | Static Core, Current Affairs & 7-Day Sprint

Master Indian Polity for UPSC Prelims 2025 with this last-week guide—Basic-Structure, 106th Amendment, Delhi Services Act, Uniform Civil Code, Gram Nyayalayas, plus a day-wise study plan and resource list.

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Launch of a rocket at a space center with clouds of smoke and tall launch towers, signifying a science and technology theme.

Last-Week Science & Technology Guide for UPSC Prelims 2025 | Space, AI & Biotech Must-Reads

Ace the Science & Tech section in UPSC Prelims 2025 with this one-stop guide: Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, IndiaAI Mission, Quantum & Data-protection laws, CAR-T therapy, nanotech, green energy, plus a 7-day sprint plan.

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Large group of Indian students seated in rows inside a brightly lit classroom, focused on writing an exam, with water bottles on their desks and an invigilator monitoring in the background—depicting a typical UPSC examination setting.
Large group of Indian students seated in rows inside a brightly lit classroom, focused on writing an exam, with water bottles on their desks and an invigilator monitoring in the background—depicting a typical UPSC examination setting.

UPSC Prelims Exam-Hall Strategies 2025 | Master Time-Management, Silly-Mistake Control & OMR Tactics

Nail your UPSC Prelims from the very first minute. Discover proven in-hall strategies, 10 critical do’s & don’ts, and a minute-by-minute timeline to maximise marks and crush anxiety.

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Scenic view of the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers in Leh, Ladakh, surrounded by rugged brown mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Indus Water Treaty

Understand the Indus Water Treaty’s origin, structure, legal provisions, India-Pakistan dynamics, recent updates (till May 2025), and its strategic relevance for UPSC Prelims & Mains.

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Illustration related to Waqf in India, featuring elements of Islamic architecture, documents, and symbols, representing religious endowments and legal matters surrounding Waqf properties.

Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis

A detailed breakdown of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, covering its historical context, key provisions, legal and constitutional debates, and its broader implications for governance, property rights, and minority welfare in India.

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Artistic illustrations of Nobel Prize winners, arranged in two rows with a central origami crane symbol, representing achievements across various fields.

Nobel Prize 2024

Explore the Nobel Prize 2024 winners, their groundbreaking contributions across disciplines, and how these developments are relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains. Updated with key facts, timelines, and global impact.

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Logo of the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), with the acronym "GIDH" in bold blue letters and a globe icon integrated into the letter "I", accompanied by the full name written below in gray text.

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Explore the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), launched by the WHO and supported by India under its G20 Presidency. This blog unpacks its objectives, features, significance, India's leadership role, and relevance for UPSC aspirants.

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Logo of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) featuring the acronym “ISA” composed of gradient-colored dots ranging from yellow to red, symbolizing solar energy, with the full name written in red text to the right.

International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Explore the role and evolution of the International Solar Alliance (International Solar Alliance (ISA)) in global climate diplomacy. Updated till March 2025, this blog covers its structure, member countries, India's leadership, latest initiatives, and relevance for UPSC aspirants.

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Graphic of the word "BRICS" with each letter filled with the national flag of a member country: Brazil (B), Russia (R), India (I), China (C), and South Africa (S), representing the international economic alliance.

BRICS

Explore the significance of BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and now Indonesia — in global geopolitics and economic governance. Get a UPSC-ready breakdown of its evolution, structure, recent developments, India’s role, and PYQs. This article is curated specially for UPSC aspirants, ensuring relevance to the UPSC exam and IAS preparation.

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Explore the significance of BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and now Indonesia — in global geopolitics and economic governance. Get a UPSC-ready breakdown of its evolution, structure, recent developments, India’s role, and PYQs. This article is curated specially for UPSC aspirants, ensuring relevance to the UPSC exam and IAS preparation.
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Close-up of a political map of India and surrounding countries, with a circular icon at the center representing Digital India, placed over the Indian subcontinent near Hyderabad and Chennai.

GI Tags in India

Explore the significance of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags for India’s economy, heritage, and global trade — with a detailed UPSC-ready analysis, recent updates, state-wise list, and PYQs.

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Great Indian Bustard in mid-flight against a clear blue sky, showcasing its wide wingspan and distinctive white and brown plumage.

Great Indian Bustards (GIB): The UPSC-Ready Guide on Conservation, Current Affairs, and Species Recovery

UPSC-focused guide on the Great Indian Bustards: status, threats, habitat, conservation efforts, and legal updates.

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Image of India's crew module for the Gaganyaan mission, displayed on a testing platform inside a facility, featuring the ISRO logo, Indian flag, and the word "INDIA" written in English and Hindi.

Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Leap into Human Spaceflight

An in-depth exploration of India's Gaganyaan Mission, detailing its objectives, components, significance, and related UPSC examination questions.

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Poster for the "International Big Cats Alliance" featuring images and names of seven big cats: Jaguar, Snow Leopard, Puma, Leopard, Lion, Tiger, and Cheetah, with a background of a tiger walking down a forest path and logos of G20 and Indian government at the bottom.

International Big Cat Alliance: India’s Global Conservation Leadership

Explore the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) — India's global initiative to conserve seven major big cat species. Understand its objectives, structure, significance, and relevance for the UPSC exam.

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Adult elephant and baby elephant walking through a golden grassland, with the baby gently touching the adult's trunk, captured in a serene natural setting.

National Wildlife Health Policy: Safeguarding India's Biodiversity

Explore India's National Wildlife Health Policy, focusing on wildlife disease surveillance, research, and the One Health approach to protect biodiversity and prevent zoonotic diseases.

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Graphic with a gradient background displaying subject names such as Sociology, Public Administration, Geography, Mathematics, Economics, History, and Management, likely representing optional subjects for competitive exams.

UPSC Optional Subject List and Syllabus for CSE Exam 2025 – Complete Guide

Discover the UPSC Optional Subject List for CSE 2025, along with a detailed syllabus breakdown for Prelims and Mains. Get expert tips on choosing the right subject to maximize your scores.

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Ancient standing stones arranged in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky, possibly part of a prehistoric archaeological site or megalithic monument.

Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs: Telangana's Ancient Heritage

Discover the Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, a 3,500 to 4,000-year-old prehistoric site in Telangana, recently added to UNESCO's tentative heritage list. Understand their historical significance, architectural features, and relevance to UPSC aspirants.

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Interior view of a historic stone temple with intricately carved pillars, filled with visitors, overlaid with the text "UNESCO World Heritage Sites," highlighting India's cultural heritage.
Interior view of a historic stone temple with intricately carved pillars, filled with visitors, overlaid with the text "UNESCO World Heritage Sites," highlighting India's cultural heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India – UPSC Notes

Explore India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, covering cultural, natural, and mixed properties. Learn about their historical, ecological, and international significance, along with selection criteria, legal protections, and recent additions—designed for UPSC preparation.

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Scenic view of a wetland with lush green vegetation and still water, overlaid with the text "Ramsar Sites in India," highlighting the importance of protected wetland areas in the country.
Scenic view of a wetland with lush green vegetation and still water, overlaid with the text "Ramsar Sites in India," highlighting the importance of protected wetland areas in the country.

Ramsar Sites in India: An Overview

Explore the comprehensive list of Ramsar Sites in India, including the latest additions up to 2025. Understand their significance, state-wise distribution, and their role in environmental conservation, along with relevant UPSC examination questions.

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A creatively arranged tunnel of books in a dimly lit library, framing an open book that appears to be floating in mid-air, with shelves full of books visible in the background under warm lighting.

Best Books for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Exam Preparation

Discover the top recommended books for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains exam preparation. This comprehensive guide includes subject-wise book lists, preparation tips, and answers to frequently asked questions to help you excel in the Civil Services Examination.

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Book titled "UPSC Syllabus 2025" by PadhAI, featuring the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the cover, standing upright on a tiled floor next to a large black decorative vase.
Book titled "UPSC Syllabus 2025" by PadhAI, featuring the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the cover, standing upright on a tiled floor next to a large black decorative vase.

UPSC Syllabus 2026: Complete IAS Prelims, Mains & Interview Guide

Explore the complete UPSC syllabus 2026 for IAS Prelims, Mains, and Interview Get PDF downloads, paper-wise breakdown, preparation tips, and FAQs. Understand the exam pattern and key topics to start your UPSC preparation with clarity and strategy.

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Large outdoor billboard displaying the logo and text of the United Nations Climate Change, with a blue background and trees in the surroundings.

COP29 – UNFCCC: Key Outcomes and Global Climate Developments

Get a complete overview of COP29 UNFCCC, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2024. Explore key outcomes, India's stance, major climate initiatives, and global climate developments.

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Entrance signboard of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) building in India, featuring the name in both Hindi and English, with neatly trimmed bushes in front and a metal fence and gate in the background.

UPSC Exam Eligibility 2025: Age Limit & Qualifications

Learn about the UPSC exam eligibility criteria for 2025, including age limits, educational qualifications, and attempts for IAS, IPS, and other civil services. Find out if you qualify for the UPSC exam!

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Illustration promoting "PadhAI's 1v1 Duel" feature, showing confident male and female characters standing back-to-back with crossed arms, a crown above the duel interface, and golden laurel leaves in the background, suggesting a competitive quiz or learning challenge.

Gamify Your UPSC Preparation with PadhAI.ai's Exciting Duel Feature

Transform your UPSC preparation with PadhAI.ai's Duel feature. Experience a fun and effective way to study for the UPSC exam

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Interface displaying a "Meaning based PYQ search" with the query "Revolt of 1857" entered. A button labeled "Discuss With AI" is shown at the top, and suggested topics like "Globalization effects," "Water scarcity solutions," and "Innovations in e-governance" appear below as clickable tags.

Boost Your UPSC Prep: PadhAI’s Meaning-Based PYQ Search

Boost your UPSC prep with PadhAI's AI tools: practice PYQs and resolve doubts instantly

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Young man holding a smartphone and smiling, standing next to a digital interface showing an AI tutor explaining a math problem about the difference of squares. The screen displays step-by-step guidance, and a performance summary shows 90/200 marks obtained, 100 marks gained, and 10 marks lost.

Make AI Enhance UPSC Preparation with PadhAI.ai

Bringing Current Affairs to the heights of excellence, integrated with PYQs

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Promotional graphic showing "PadhAI cracks UPSC Live under 7 mins" with a leaderboard-style bar chart comparing AI models. PadhAI scores 175+, outperforming Gemini (138), another model at 140, and a fourth model at 75. The Ashoka emblem is also featured prominently.

Leveraging AI for Effective UPSC Preparation

How PadhAI.ai is Revolutionising Civil Services Exam Prep

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Group of six smiling men standing together outdoors at night, some giving thumbs up, with buildings and lights visible in the background.

Not Just any AI Tutor, the Top-Scoring Tutor

PadhAI's AI makes history with UPSC win, transforming learning.

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Chenab Railway Bridge : World's tallest bridge inaugurated | Upsc overview

"Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir – Know all about the world’s tallest railway arch bridge. UPSC notes on its 2025 inauguration, features (359m height, 1.3km length), strategic importance, Indus/Chenab river facts, and current affairs context (Operation Sindoor). Comprehensive, beginner-friendly coverage for UPSC aspirants."

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RBI Cuts Repo Rates by 50 bps: Monetary Policy Move and UPSC Perspective

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