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Admissions Open – OGP 2026 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 8 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2026 | Starts on 15th September2025

• **Starts on 15th September 2025** • **Online Course:** Rs. 1,00,000/- → **Rs. 90,000/-** (after 10% discount) • **Offline Course:** Rs. 1,38,000/- → **Rs. 1,24,200/-** (after 10% discount) • **Early...

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The perception of inevitability of corruption is as dangerous as corruption itself. Discuss in the context of citizens’ reluctance to report bribery cases.

**Q7. The perception of inevitability of corruption is as dangerous as corruption itself. Discuss in the context of citizens’ reluctance to report bribery cases. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *R...

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The perception of inevitability of corruption is as dangerous as corruption itself. Discuss in the context of citizens’ reluctance to report bribery cases.

**Q7. The perception of inevitability of corruption is as dangerous as corruption itself. Discuss in the context of citizens’ reluctance to report bribery cases. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *R...

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AI-Powered ‘SabhaSaar’

*Source: DH* **Context:** The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ tool to automatically generate structured minutes of Gram Sabha meetings. **About ****AI-Powered ‘...

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AI-Powered ‘SabhaSaar’

*Source: DH* **Context:** The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ tool to automatically generate structured minutes of Gram Sabha meetings. **About ****AI-Powered ‘...

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 14 August 2025

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 14 August 2025

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

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Micro-level administrative reorganisation can deepen democracy but may also fragment governance. Discuss.

> **Topic:** Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein **Topic:** Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein **Q3. Micro-level admini...

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Micro-level administrative reorganisation can deepen democracy but may also fragment governance. Discuss.

> **Topic:** Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein **Topic:** Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein **Q3. Micro-level admini...

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Meritocracy in civil service recruitment must adapt to evolving societal and governance challenges. Critically evaluate the role of the Union Public Service Commission in shaping the future profile of India’s higher bureaucracy.

> **Topic:** Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. **Topic:** Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, funct...

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Meritocracy in civil service recruitment must adapt to evolving societal and governance challenges. Critically evaluate the role of the Union Public Service Commission in shaping the future profile of India’s higher bureaucracy.

> **Topic:** Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. **Topic:** Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, funct...

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Betrayal by those entrusted with care inflicts deeper moral harm than physical injury. Analyse this ethical paradox. Suggest ways to rebuild moral accountability in personal life.

**Q7. Betrayal by those entrusted with care inflicts deeper moral harm than physical injury. Analyse this ethical paradox. Suggest ways to rebuild moral accountability in personal life. (10 M)** *Diff...

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Betrayal by those entrusted with care inflicts deeper moral harm than physical injury. Analyse this ethical paradox. Suggest ways to rebuild moral accountability in personal life.

**Q7. Betrayal by those entrusted with care inflicts deeper moral harm than physical injury. Analyse this ethical paradox. Suggest ways to rebuild moral accountability in personal life. (10 M)** *Diff...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 13 August 2025

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tip...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 13 August 2025

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tip...

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Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficiency and citizen access. Evaluate the case for integrating social protection schemes in India. Propose measures to ensure transparency and improve delivery efficiency.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population **Q3. Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficien...

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Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficiency and citizen access. Evaluate the case for integrating social protection schemes in India. Propose measures to ensure transparency and improve delivery efficiency.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population **Q3. Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficien...

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Digital Push in Education: Access, Equity, and Empathy at the Crossroads

*Syllabus: Education* *Source: IE* **Context:** Recent reports have highlighted the increased integration of AI and digital devices in classrooms — including rural anganwadis — and the digitisation of...

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Digital Push in Education: Access, Equity, and Empathy at the Crossroads

*Syllabus: Education* *Source: IE* **Context:** Recent reports have highlighted the increased integration of AI and digital devices in classrooms — including rural anganwadis — and the digitisation of...

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National Anubhav Awards

*Source: PIB* **Context: **The National Anubhav Awards 2025 will be held on 18 August 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the 10th anniversary of the awards. **About ****National Anubhav Awards:...