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ASI to Conserve Ancient Buddhist Site Near Kanaganahalli

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated an extensive conservation project for the ancient Buddhist settlement at Sannati-Kanaganahalli in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

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01. 17 Oct

Kamchatka Peninsula: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics and UPSC Geography

The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East is a major geographical hotspot known for active volcanoes, powerful earthquakes and complex plate tectonics. This UPSC-focused article explains its location, the Pacific Ring of Fire, the subduction of the Pacific Plate, major physical features, seismic vulnerability and significance for disaster management and physical geography.

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02. 17 Oct

Census (Amendment) Rules 2026: Eligibility, Digital Census and UPSC Relevance

The Census (Amendment) Rules, 2026, broaden the pool of personnel eligible for Census enumeration by including private-sector employees, teachers and other suitable personnel. Understand the key provisions, legal framework, significance for India's upcoming digital Census, implementation challenges and important Prelims and Mains angles for UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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03. 17 Oct

Public Private Partnership: PPP Models in India | UPSC

Understand Public Private Partnership models in India, risk allocation and government support. Explore PPP benefits, challenges and UPSC notes. Public Private Partnership combines public-sector responsibilities with private-sector investment or management through a defined contractual arrangement. This article explains PPP models, financing, risk allocation, institutional support and accountability, with focused analysis for UPSC preparation.

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04. 17 Oct

PM-SETU Scheme 2026: Modernising ITIs, Skill Development and Employment in India | UPSC

The PM-SETU Scheme aims to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through industry-aligned vocational education, upgraded infrastructure and future-ready skills. This UPSC-focused article explains the scheme's objectives, Hub-and-Spoke model, public-private partnerships, trainer development and employment potential. It also examines implementation challenges, the importance of industry-linked training and the scheme's relevance to skill development, inclusive growth and India's workforce readiness.

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05. 17 Oct

Ethical Education in India: Values, NEP 2020 and UPSC GS Paper 4

Ethical education helps build integrity, empathy, constitutional values and responsible citizenship alongside academic achievement. Explore the role of families, teachers and educational institutions in developing moral reasoning, addressing exam-centric learning, preventing cyberbullying and strengthening social responsibility. This UPSC-focused guide covers NEP 2020, key implementation challenges, practical reforms and GS Paper 4 Mains answer-writing questions.

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06. 17 Oct

Ethical Education: Building Integrity, Empathy and Responsible Citizens for a Just Society

Ethical education goes beyond academic achievement to develop honesty, empathy, integrity, constitutional values and social responsibility. In an increasingly competitive and digitally connected society, schools, families and educational institutions play a vital role in addressing cyberbullying, intolerance, corruption and declining civic values. This UPSC-focused article examines the importance of value-based education, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, key implementation challenges and practical reforms, with relevance to GS Paper 4, ethics case studies and Mains answer writing.

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07. 17 Oct

China’s Technology Export Restrictions: Implications for India’s Solar Industry, AI and Strategic Autonomy

China’s proposed Announcement No. 48 seeks to restrict or prohibit exports of 40 strategic technologies across artificial intelligence, solar photovoltaics and biomedicine. The proposal raises important questions for India’s manufacturing ambitions, clean-energy transition, technology security and strategic autonomy. This UPSC-focused analysis explores the possible implications for India, policy responses to strengthen domestic innovation, and key takeaways for GS Paper 2, GS Paper 3 and Prelims preparation. The proposed controls should not be treated as fully implemented rules.

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08. 17 Oct

Export Preparedness Index: EPI 2024 Rankings & UPSC Notes

Explore NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index, EPI 2024 rankings, and four pillars and their significance for India’s export competitiveness and UPSC preparation. The Export Preparedness Index evaluates the export readiness of India’s states and Union Territories. Released in January 2026, EPI 2024 examines infrastructure, business ecosystem, policy and governance, and export performance to identify strengths and reform priorities.

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01. 18 Sep

कणगनहल्ली के समीप प्राचीन बौद्ध स्थल का संरक्षण: भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण

भारतीय पुरातत्व सर्वेक्षण (ASI) ने कर्नाटक के कालबुर्गी स्थित सन्नति-कणगनहल्ली में प्राचीन बौद्ध स्थल के व्यापक संरक्षण का कार्य आरंभ किया है।

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02. 18 Sep

ऊर्जा निर्धनता और भारत का स्वच्छ ऊर्जा संक्रमण प्रतिमान

डीकार्बोनाइजेशन के महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्यों को न्यायसंगत ऊर्जा उपलब्धता के साथ संतुलित करना भारतीय नीति निर्माताओं के लिए एक प्रमुख सामाजिक-आर्थिक अनिवार्यता है।

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03. 18 Sep

राष्ट्रीय हरित हाइड्रोजन मिशन: डीकार्बोनाइजेशन हेतु रणनीतिक हस्तक्षेप

नवीन एवं नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा मंत्रालय ने भारत को हरित हाइड्रोजन का वैश्विक निर्यातक केंद्र बनाने हेतु इलेक्ट्रोलाइज़र विनिर्माण प्रोत्साहन जारी किए।

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04. 18 Sep

रोका-छेका अभियान: छत्तीसगढ़ में पारंपरिक पशुधन एवं फसल प्रबंधन

राज्य सरकार ने खरीफ फसलों की सुरक्षा और खुले में चराई रोकने हेतु पारंपरिक सामुदायिक रोका-छेका अभियान को गति प्रदान की।

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05. 17 Sep

संसद टीवी चर्चा: जेनेरेटिव एआई हेतु नैतिक एवं नियामक रूपरेखा

संसदीय परिचर्चा में तकनीकी संप्रभुता, कॉपीराइट संरक्षण, डीपफेक रोकथाम और नवाचार के संतुलन पर विचार-विमर्श किया गया।

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06. 17 Sep

नीति आयोग राष्ट्रीय बहुआयामी निर्धनता सूचकांक: प्रगति रिपोर्ट का सार

वर्ष 2015-16 से 2019-21 के मध्य 13.5 करोड़ से अधिक भारतीय बहुआयामी निर्धनता से बाहर निकले; पोषण, स्वच्छता एवं स्वच्छ ईंधन में उल्लेखनीय सुधार।

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07. 17 Sep

माइंड मैप: मूल अधिकार बनाम राज्य के नीति निर्देशक तत्व

चंपाकम दोरैराजन से लेकर केशवानंद भारती एवं मिनर्वा मिल्स तक न्यायिक व्याख्याओं का सुगम दृश्यमान रेखाचित्र।

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08. 17 Sep

टू द पॉइंट: मौद्रिक नीति समिति एवं लचीला मुद्रास्फीति लक्ष्यीकरण

एमपीसी संरचना, सीपीआई मुद्रास्फीति लक्ष्य (4% +/- 2%), रेपो दर संचरण और तरलता प्रबंधन उपकरणों पर त्वरित पुनरावलोकन नोट्स।

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