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Ancient History Prelims Oriented MCQ’s/Practice Questions

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Ancient History Prelims Oriented Practice Questions

Ancient History MCQ’s 1. Which archaeologist led the third phase excavations at Rakhigarhi, establishing human remains date back 8,000 years?A. Vasant ShindeB. Amarendra NathC. Prabhodh ShirwalkarD. Sanjay Kumar Manjul Answer: C. Prabhodh ShirwalkarDuring the third phase (2021–2023) of joint excavations by ASI and Deccan College, assistant professor Prabhodh Shirwalkar co‑led the team that uncovered human remains dating to around 8,000 years before present, … Read more

Buddhism – A Complete Guide for UPSC: History, Teachings, Sects, and Art

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Buddhism

Causes Religious Movements (600BC-400BC) Factors that led to the Rise of Buddhism in India Life of Buddha Gautama’s Early Life The early life of Gautama was spent with ease and royal splendour, but it failed to attract the mind of Gautama. Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree (Nirvana) Major events and places associated with Buddha’s Life … Read more

North Sentinel Island: Sentinelese Tribe’s Isolation and Legal Protections in Focus | Key Facts for UPSC Exam on Tribal Rights and Geopolitics

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Sentinelese Tribe

The North Sentinel Island, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, has recently been in the news due to its mysterious inhabitants—the Sentinelese Tribe, one of the few remaining uncontacted tribes in the world. Protected by strict laws and classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), the Sentinelese Tribe’s represent a unique … Read more

India-Israel Strategic Partnership: Evolution, Cooperation & Geopolitical Challenges – UPSC Mains Oriented Analysis

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India-Israel Strategic Partnership

Ques is based on India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Ques- India and Israel share a relationship that is rooted in strategic convergence but constrained by geopolitical sensitivities.” Examine the evolution of Indo-Israel relations since 1992 and critically analyze the emerging areas of cooperation in the context of recent global and regional developments. (250 words) Brief outline to … Read more

Why India Discontinued the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) MLTGD: Causes, Impact & Future

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Gold Monetization Scheme

India, one of the largest consumers of gold globally, introduced the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) and Medium and Long-Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) to unlock idle gold held by households and institutions. Launched in 2015, the scheme aimed to reduce the country’s dependence on gold imports, mobilize gold lying unused, and bring it into the formal … Read more

Arctic Geopolitical Tensions: Climate Change, Resource Wars, and the Race for Control

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Arctic Geopolitical Tensions

Arctic Geopolitical Tensions- The Arctic, once a remote frozen frontier, is now a geopolitical flashpoint as climate change rapidly melts ice caps, unlocking untapped resources and strategic trade routes. Global powers like Russia, NATO, China, and the US are racing to control energy reserves (oil, gas, rare minerals) and dominate emerging shipping lanes like the … Read more

NASA Parker Solar Probe: Touching the Sun – Key Facts & Discoveries

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NASA Parker Solar Probe

NASA Parker Solar Probe (PSP) has made history by becoming the first spacecraft to “touch” the Sun, diving into its scorching corona to unravel long-standing solar mysteries. Launched in 2018, this mission aims to study solar wind acceleration, extreme coronal heating, and space weather impacts on Earth. With record-breaking speeds and cutting-edge heat shield technology, … Read more

Does Quick Commerce Threatens Kirana Stores: Survival, Coexistence, and the Future of India’s Retail Revolution

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Quick Commerce

Ques- The rise of quick commerce in India threatens the survival of traditional Kirana stores, which are the backbone of the rural and urban economy.” Examine the statement and suggest measures to ensure their coexistence. (15 marks, 250 words) Brief outline to this answer- Introduction-Context – Quick Commerce, Kirana Stores, and conflict Body- It has … Read more

2024 World Air Quality Report: India’s Pollution Crisis, Policy Gaps, and Solutions for UPSC Aspirants.

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2024 World Air Quality Report

The 2024 World Air Quality Report has cast a stark spotlight on India’s escalating air pollution crisis, with PM2.5 levels soaring 10 times above WHO safety limits and Delhi retaining its title as the world’s most polluted capital. India’s Global Air Quality Ranking 2025: 5th Most Polluted Nation Key findings from the 2024 World Air … Read more

GDP vs Happiness: Why India Ranks Below Nepal and Bhutan Despite Economic Growth

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GDP vs Happiness

GDP vs Happiness: India, the world’s fifth-largest economy by GDP, faces a paradox: it ranks 118th in the 2025 World Happiness Report, trailing smaller neighbors Nepal and Bhutan. This disparity raises critical questions about GDP as a flawed indicator of well-being and underscores the need for holistic metrics like Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) or … Read more

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