Electoral Roll Integrity Cannot Become Voter Friction
A UPSC Mains editorial on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision judgment, balancing Election Commission powers with inclusion-first electoral procedure.
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CBAM and India’s Carbon-Trade Reckoning: Climate Policy or Green Protectionism?
A UPSC Mains editorial on why the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is both climate policy and industrial policy, and how India should respond…
India’s Demographic Dividend Is Closing: The SRS 2024 Wake-Up Call
A UPSC Mains editorial on why SRS 2024 shows that India must stop using one national demographic policy for very different state-level population transitions.
Energy Security Needs Systems, Not Just Citizen Austerity
A UPSC Mains editorial on why India's energy security cannot rest on voluntary fuel-saving appeals alone, and why import dependence, public transport, electrification, storage…
UPSC Prelims 2026: Face Authentication and Answer Key Reform
UPSC Prelims 2026 brought face authentication, provisional answer keys and 2,072 venues into focus. Use the latest facts for Prelims and Mains revision.
States of India 2026: Full List of 28 States and 8 Union Territories
Full list of 28 states and 8 Union Territories of India in 2026 with capitals, official languages, and formation dates for UPSC Prelims and…
UPSC Topper 2019: Pradeep Singh, AIR 1 Profile, Optional Subject and Marks
The 2019 UPSC topper was Pradeep Singh of Sonipat, who took AIR 1 on his fourth attempt with Public Administration while already serving as…
National Science Day 2026 and Independence Day 2026: Themes, History and Significance
National Science Day 2026 theme and Independence Day 2026: dates, historical background, significance, Raman effect, Nobel Prize, and key facts for UPSC aspiran
NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Key Findings for UPSC
The latest NCRB Crime in India report covers 2024: 58.85 lakh cognisable crimes, a rate of 418.9 per lakh, murder down 2.4 percent, and…
Indian Army Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Key Facts
Indian Army Day 2026: date, origin, history of Field Marshal K M Cariappa, parade location, commands structure, and significance for UPSC aspirants.
UPSC CSE 2024: Prelims, Mains, NDA, CDS and CAPF Exam Summary
UPSC CSE 2024 complete summary: prelims and mains dates, NDA 2, CDS 2, ESE, CAPF results, topper AIR 1 Shakti Dubey and application trends.
How Many States in India? 28 States and 8 UTs (2026)
India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories in 2026. See the complete lists, capitals, constitutional basis, and state-formation timeline for UPSC.