Civil Services Day 2026: History, Significance & PM Awards
Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April to mark Sardar Patel's steel-frame speech of 1947. Know history, PM Awards, theme 2026 and UPSC…
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Capital of Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati Story — UPSC Guide
Capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati. Understand the reorganisation, three-capital plan, Hyderabad sunset clause and UPSC-ready federalism lessons.
Cancer Vaccine Russia: mRNA Breakthrough & Global Implications
Complete UPSC guide to Russia's mRNA cancer vaccine — Gamaleya Center, personalised neoantigen therapy, global mRNA race, India's CAR-T and NexCAR19.
Blackbuck (Kala Hiran): India’s Antelope — Habitat, Conservation & IUCN
The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) or Kala Hiran is India's fastest antelope. Know habitat, IUCN status, Schedule I listing, reserves & UPSC facts.
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): Shubhanshu Shukla & India’s ISS Journey
Complete UPSC guide to Axiom Mission 4 — Shubhanshu Shukla as India's second astronaut in space, ISRO experiments, crew, significance for Gaganyaan.
Autumn Season in India: Sharad Ritu — Climate & Features
Autumn season (Sharad Ritu) in India runs September–November. Learn climate, months, festivals, crops, and UPSC facts about the six Hindu seasons.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Provisions, Schedules & UPSC Guide
Complete UPSC guide to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 — protected areas, six schedules, amendments, CITES connection, and key provisions for biodiversity conservation.
Vernacular Press Act (1878): Context, Provisions & Repeal
Complete UPSC guide to the Vernacular Press Act 1878 — Lord Lytton's restrictive law, impact on Indian language newspapers, repeal by Lord Ripon, and…
Types of Pollution: Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Light & More
Complete UPSC guide to types of pollution — air, water, soil, noise, light, thermal, radioactive, plastic — sources, effects, and regulatory framework in India.
Territorial Army: Structure, Functions & UPSC Guide
Complete UPSC guide to the Territorial Army — India's citizens' army, founding in 1949, functions, eligibility, famous TA officers, and role in national defence.
Subhas Chandra Bose: Netaji, Azad Hind Fauj and the Forward Bloc
Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945) was Netaji, founder of the Forward Bloc and supreme commander of the Azad Hind Fauj. UPSC notes on his Congress…
Soil Pollution: Causes, Effects, Remediation & UPSC Guide
Complete UPSC guide to soil pollution — definition, major causes (industrial, agricultural, urban), health impacts, remediation techniques, and Indian legal framework.