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UPSC ESE 2027 Notification Today: Application Dates, Eligibility and Prelims Schedule

UPSC ESE 2027 Notification Today: Application Dates, Eligibility and Prelims Schedule

UPSC URN one-time edit — what you can change, what gets locked, and mistakes to avoid

UPSC URN One-Time Edit: What You Can Change, What Gets Locked and Mistakes to Avoid

Optional Subject Selection for CSE 2027: A Decision Framework

Optional Subject Selection for CSE 2027: A Decision Framework

UPSC Mains Marks & Scorecard 2026: When Released, How to Check

UPSC Mains Marks & Scorecard 2026: When Released, How to Check

UPSC Mains 2026 Result: Expected Date & What Happens Next

UPSC Mains 2026 Result: Expected Date & What Happens Next

BRICS 2026 for UPSC — 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, key facts, India’s role and way forward

18th BRICS Summit 2026 for UPSC: New Delhi Declaration, Members and GS2 Angle

UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 posts notified under Advertisement No. 11/2026

UPSC Recruitment 2026: 212 Posts Under Advt No. 11/2026, Apply from 12 September

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC previous year question papers PDF — SSE Prelims and Mains 2015–2024

MPPSC Previous Year Question Papers PDF (Prelims & Mains, 2015–2024)

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC 2020 question paper PDF — Prelims July 2021 and Mains April 2022

MPPSC 2020 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC 2021 question paper PDF — Prelims June 2022 and Mains July 2023

MPPSC 2021 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC 2022 question paper PDF — Prelims and Mains sat in calendar 2023

MPPSC 2022 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC 2023 question paper PDF — Prelims December 2023 and Mains March 2024

MPPSC 2023 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for MPPSC 2024 question paper PDF — Prelims GS, GAT, and six Mains papers

MPPSC 2024 Question Paper PDF: Prelims GS, GAT & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for UPPSC previous year question papers PDF — UPPCS Prelims and Mains 2021–2024

UPPSC Previous Year Question Papers PDF (UPPCS Prelims & Mains)

UPSCYatra cover for UPPSC 2021 question paper PDF — Prelims October 2021 and Mains March 2022

UPPSC 2021 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for UPPSC 2022 question paper PDF — Prelims and Mains, last optional-paper cycle

UPPSC 2022 Question Paper PDF: Prelims & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for UPPSC 2023 question paper PDF — first year of GS Paper 5 and GS Paper 6

UPPSC 2023 Question Paper PDF (first year of GS 5 & 6)

UPSCYatra cover for UPPSC 2024 question paper PDF — Prelims GS, CSAT, and Mains including GS 5 and GS 6

UPPSC / UPPCS 2024 Question Paper PDF: Prelims GS, CSAT & Mains

UPSCYatra cover for the UPSC Mains 2026 Optional Question Paper PDF, with Parliament House and the State Emblem of India on a dark green background

UPSC Mains 2026 Optional Question Paper PDF: Download Paper 1 & Paper 2 for All Subjects

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UPSC Mains 2026 English Compulsory Question Paper PDF: Download Paper B

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UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 3 Question Paper PDF: Download All 20 Questions

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UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 4 Question Paper PDF: Download Ethics Paper

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UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 1 Question Paper PDF: Download All 20 Questions

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UPSC Mains Question Paper 2026 PDF — download Essay, GS, and English Compulsory papers

UPSC Mains Question Paper 2026 PDF: Download Essay, GS 1, GS 2, GS 3, GS 4 & English

Glow Lake in Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh

Glaw Lake Ramsar Site: India’s 101st Wetland of International Importance

Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath

Sarnath UNESCO World Heritage Site: India’s 45th Property Explained

Puerto Chiapas on the Pacific coast of Mexico

Chiapas Mexico Earthquake 2026: M7.3 Middle America Trench Explained

NCERT Books for UPSC 2027: Class-wise List for Prelims & Mains

NCERT Books for UPSC 2027: Class-wise List for Prelims & Mains

UPSC 2027 Exam Date, Notification & Eligibility — Complete Guide

UPSC 2027 Exam Date, Notification & Eligibility — Complete Guide

UPSC Notification 2027 Date, PDF Download & How to Apply Online

UPSC Notification 2027 Date, PDF Download & How to Apply Online

Maximum Age for UPSC 2027: Category-wise Limit (as on 1 Aug 2027)

Maximum Age for UPSC 2027: Category-wise Limit (as on 1 Aug 2027)

UPSC Attempts 2027: How Many Chances Per Category

UPSC Attempts 2027: How Many Chances Per Category

UPSC Books List 2027: Prelims & Mains Standard References

UPSC Books List 2027: Prelims & Mains Standard References

UPSC Eligibility 2027: Nationality, Degree & Category Rules

UPSC Eligibility 2027: Nationality, Degree & Category Rules

UPSC One Year Preparation Plan 2027: Month-by-Month Schedule

UPSC One Year Preparation Plan 2027: Month-by-Month Schedule

UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2027: GS Paper I Topic List (Official)

UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2027: GS Paper I Topic List (Official)

UPSC Preparation Strategy 2027: Prelims-First Roadmap

UPSC Preparation Strategy 2027: Prelims-First Roadmap

UPSC Previous Year Question Papers: How to Use PYQs for Prelims & Mains

UPSC Previous Year Question Papers: How to Use PYQs for Prelims & Mains

UPSC Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Interview Explained

UPSC Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Interview Explained

La Guaira, Venezuelan Caribbean coast

Venezuela Earthquake 2026: M7.5 Strike-Slip Doublet Explained

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Out: Merit List, Qualifiers & Next Steps

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Out: Merit List, Qualifiers & Next Steps

UPSC Vacancies Year by Year (2016–2026): IAS, IPS & IFS Seats

UPSC Vacancies Year by Year (2016–2026): IAS, IPS & IFS Seats

Sarangani Bay, southern Mindanao

Mindanao Earthquake 2026: M7.8 Megathrust and Tsunami Warnings

Gangetic floodplain wetland in Uttar Pradesh

Surha Tal Ramsar Site: India’s 100th Wetland of International Importance

Difference between adjournment and prorogation

Difference between adjournment and prorogation

Difference between amnesty and pardon

Difference between amnesty and pardon

Difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers

Difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers

Difference between a court of record and a tribunal

Difference between a court of record and a tribunal

Difference between a simple majority and a special majority

Difference between a simple majority and a special majority

Difference between a statutory body and a constitutional body

Difference between a statutory body and a constitutional body

Difference between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Difference between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Difference between the Governor and the Chief Minister

Difference between the Governor and the Chief Minister

Difference between habeas corpus and mandamus

Difference between habeas corpus and mandamus

Difference between a joint sitting and a joint committee

Difference between a joint sitting and a joint committee

Difference between judicial review and judicial activism

Difference between judicial review and judicial activism

Difference between a Lok Adalat and a Gram Nyayalaya

Difference between a Lok Adalat and a Gram Nyayalaya

Difference between a Money Bill and a Finance Bill

Difference between a Money Bill and a Finance Bill

Difference between an ordinance and an Act

Difference between an ordinance and an Act

Difference between a PIL and a writ petition

Difference between a PIL and a writ petition

Difference between the President and the Prime Minister

Difference between the President and the Prime Minister

Difference between the Supreme Court and a High Court

Difference between the Supreme Court and a High Court

Lava fountaining at Kīlauea

Kilauea Volcano Eruption 2026: Hawaii Hotspot Shield Volcano Explained

Difference between IMF and World Bank

Difference between IMF and World Bank

Difference between Bhangar and Khadar

Difference between Bhangar and Khadar

Difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone

Difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone

Difference between a delta and an estuary

Difference between a delta and an estuary

Difference between El Niño and La Niña

Difference between El Niño and La Niña

Difference between Rabi crops and Kharif crops

Difference between Rabi crops and Kharif crops

Difference between weather and climate

Difference between weather and climate

Difference between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Difference between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Difference between the Bhakti movement and the Sufi movement

Difference between the Bhakti movement and the Sufi movement

Difference between Buddhism and Jainism

Difference between Buddhism and Jainism

Difference between Civil Disobedience and Non-Cooperation

Difference between Civil Disobedience and Non-Cooperation

Difference between the Swadeshi Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement

Difference between the Swadeshi Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement

Difference between DNA and RNA

Difference between DNA and RNA

Difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic

Difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic

Difference between a virus and bacteria

Difference between a virus and bacteria

UPSC Answer Key 2026: Provisional Key, Objections & Score Estimation

UPSC Answer Key 2026: Provisional Key, Objections & Score Estimation

UPSC Toppers List: What to Learn (and Ignore) from Rank 1 Stories

UPSC Toppers List: What to Learn (and Ignore) from Rank 1 Stories

How to Fill UPSC DAF: Service Preferences, Optional & Common Errors

How to Fill UPSC DAF: Service Preferences, Optional & Common Errors

UPSC Document Checklist: Application, DAF, Mains & Interview

UPSC Document Checklist: Application, DAF, Mains & Interview

CSAT Syllabus 2027: Paper II Topics & 33% Qualifying Rule

CSAT Syllabus 2027: Paper II Topics & 33% Qualifying Rule

UPSC Exam Centre Instructions: Seating, OMR & Security Protocol

UPSC Exam Centre Instructions: Seating, OMR & Security Protocol

UPSC Exam Day Guidelines: What to Carry, Timing & Hall Rules

UPSC Exam Day Guidelines: What to Carry, Timing & Hall Rules

UPSC Essay Syllabus: Topics, Structure & 250-Mark Strategy

UPSC Essay Syllabus: Topics, Structure & 250-Mark Strategy

UPSC Ethics (GS-IV) Syllabus: Theory, Case Studies & Aptitude

UPSC Ethics (GS-IV) Syllabus: Theory, Case Studies & Aptitude

UPSC Optional Subjects List 2027: 48 Papers & Selection Tips

UPSC Optional Subjects List 2027: 48 Papers & Selection Tips

UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: Expected Date & What Happens Next

UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: Expected Date & What Happens Next

UPSC Interview Pattern: 275 Marks, Board Process & DAF Role

UPSC Interview Pattern: 275 Marks, Board Process & DAF Role

How Many Papers in UPSC Mains? 9 Papers, Marks & Qualifying Rules

How Many Papers in UPSC Mains? 9 Papers, Marks & Qualifying Rules

UPSC Syllabus 2027: Prelims & Mains Complete Topic List

UPSC Syllabus 2027: Prelims & Mains Complete Topic List

UPSC Exam Pattern 2027: Prelims, Mains & Interview

UPSC Exam Pattern 2027: Prelims, Mains & Interview

UPSC Prelims Pattern: GS Paper-I & CSAT Structure, Marks & Timing

UPSC Prelims Pattern: GS Paper-I & CSAT Structure, Marks & Timing

Educational Qualification for UPSC CSE: Degree Rules & Final-Year Cases

Educational Qualification for UPSC CSE: Degree Rules & Final-Year Cases

Nationality Requirements for UPSC CSE: Who Can Apply?

Nationality Requirements for UPSC CSE: Who Can Apply?

Service-wise eligibility for UPSC — IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and more

Service-Wise Eligibility for UPSC: IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & More

UPSC 2027 Calendar Released: CSE Prelims, Mains & Application Dates

UPSC 2027 Calendar Released: CSE Prelims, Mains & Application Dates

UPSC Admit Card Release Dates: When & How to Download e-Admit Card

UPSC Admit Card Release Dates: When & How to Download e-Admit Card

Difference between afforestation and reforestation

Difference between afforestation and reforestation

Difference between eutrophication and biomagnification

Difference between eutrophication and biomagnification

UPSC 2026 Calendar: Complete Exam Schedule & Key Dates

UPSC 2026 Calendar: Complete Exam Schedule & Key Dates

Difference between climate change and global warming

Difference between climate change and global warming

Difference between in-situ conservation and ex-situ conservation

Difference between in-situ conservation and ex-situ conservation

Difference between NITI Aayog and the Planning Commission

Difference between NITI Aayog and the Planning Commission

Difference between the Finance Commission and the GST Council

Difference between the Finance Commission and the GST Council

Difference between the Lokpal and the Lokayukta

Difference between the Lokpal and the Lokayukta

Difference between Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments

Difference between Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments

Difference between Capital Expenditure and Revenue Expenditure

Difference between Capital Expenditure and Revenue Expenditure

Difference between CGST and SGST

Difference between CGST and SGST

Difference between CPI and WPI

Difference between CPI and WPI

Difference between CRR and SLR

Difference between CRR and SLR

Difference between Demand-Pull Inflation and Cost-Push Inflation

Difference between Demand-Pull Inflation and Cost-Push Inflation

Difference between Depreciation and Devaluation

Difference between Depreciation and Devaluation

Difference between GDP and NDP

Difference between GDP and NDP

Difference between Direct Tax and Indirect Tax

Difference between Direct Tax and Indirect Tax

Difference between Disinvestment and Privatization

Difference between Disinvestment and Privatization

Difference between FDI and FPI

Difference between FDI and FPI

Difference between Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit

Difference between Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit

Difference between GDP and GNP

Difference between GDP and GNP

Difference between GST and VAT

Difference between GST and VAT

Difference between Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

Difference between Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

Difference between Nominal and Real GDP

Difference between Nominal and Real GDP

Difference between Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate

Difference between Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate

Difference between Revenue Receipt and Capital Receipt

Difference between Revenue Receipt and Capital Receipt

Difference between SGST and IGST

Difference between SGST and IGST

Difference between Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance

Difference between Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance

Difference between National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Biosphere Reserve

Difference between National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Biosphere Reserve

Difference between the CAG and the CVC

Difference between the CAG and the CVC

Difference between Fundamental Rights and DPSP

Difference between Fundamental Rights and DPSP

Difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Shekha Jheel, Aligarh

Shekha Jheel Ramsar Site, Aligarh: India’s 99th Wetland of International Importance

Jodogahama on the Sanriku coast, Iwate

Japan Sanriku Earthquake 2026: M7.4 on the Japan Trench

Mount Etna erupting, Sicily

Mount Etna Eruption 2026: Europe’s Most Active Stratovolcano

Reykjanes Peninsula fissure eruption

Reykjanes Eruption 2026: Iceland’s Sundhnúkur Fissures Explained

Satellite view of the Hindu Kush

Hindu Kush Earthquake 2026: Why the Jorm Quake Was Felt in India

Halmahera, North Maluku

North Maluku Earthquake 2026: M7.4 in Eastern Indonesia

Vava'u islands, Tonga

Tonga Earthquake 2026: M7.5 on the Tonga Trench

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

Sabah Malaysia Earthquake 2026: M7.1 Deep-Focus Quake Explained

Indian Ocean coast of Java

Pacitan Java Earthquake 2026: Sunda Megathrust Explained

Flamingos in the Rann of Kutch

Chhari-Dhand Ramsar Site, Kutch: Gujarat’s Desert Wetland of International Importance

Migratory waterbirds on a Gangetic wetland

Patna Bird Sanctuary Ramsar Site, Etah: India’s 97th Wetland of International Importance