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Himalayan geography: ranges, longitudinal divisions and key mountain passes for UPSC.

23 Mar 2026General Studies, Geography, Indian Geography

Himalayan Geography: Ranges, Passes & UPSC Notes

Complete guide to Himalayan geography — ranges, passes, glaciers, longitudinal divisions, and key features. Essential for UPSC Geography preparation.

Highest peak in India and the major Himalayan and trans-Himalayan mountain ranges.

23 Mar 2026General Studies, Geography, GS I

Highest Peak in India: Mountains & Ranges Complete Guide

Kangchenjunga is the highest peak in India at 8,586m. Complete guide to India's top 10 peaks, Himalayan ranges, and mountain geography for UPSC 2026.

Health system in India: three-tier structure, key schemes and persistent challenges.

23 Mar 2026General Studies

Health System in India: Structure & Challenges

India's health system structure, public and private healthcare, Ayushman Bharat, health infrastructure challenges, budget allocation, and UPSC notes.

Map of the Gupta Empire at its peak under Chandragupta II

23 Mar 2026Art and Culture, General Studies, GS I

Gupta Empire (320 to 550 CE): Golden Age, Rulers and Decline

The Gupta Empire (c. 320 to 550 CE) is celebrated as the classical age of India, with rulers like Chandragupta I, Samudragupta and Chandragupta…

Goods and Services Tax in India: structure, GST Council and tax types explained for UPSC.

23 Mar 2026General Studies, GS III, Indian Economy

GST in India: Complete Guide for UPSC

Complete UPSC guide to GST in India — 101st Amendment, GST Council, CGST/SGST/IGST/UTGST, rate slabs, compensation cess, impact on federalism, e-way bill, and exam…

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 4 strategy covering ethics, integrity, aptitude, thinkers and case studies.

23 Mar 2026Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude, General Studies, GS IV

UPSC Mains GS 4 Strategy: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Master UPSC GS Paper 4 on ethics, integrity, and aptitude with case study approach, thinker quotes, answer writing format, and scoring strategy.

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 3 strategy covering economy, science and technology, environment and security.

23 Mar 2026Environment & Ecology, General Studies, GS III

UPSC Mains GS 3 Strategy: Economy, Science, Environment

Complete UPSC GS Paper 3 strategy covering economy, science & technology, environment, disaster management, and internal security for Mains 2026.

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 strategy covering governance, polity, constitution and international relations.

23 Mar 2026General Studies

UPSC Mains GS 2 Strategy: Governance & Polity

Master UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 on governance, polity, constitution, social justice, and international relations with a complete preparation strategy.

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 1 strategy covering art and culture, history, society and geography.

23 Mar 2026Art and Culture, General Studies, Geography, GS I

UPSC Mains GS 1 Strategy: Art, Culture, History & Geography

Complete strategy for UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 covering Indian heritage, history, geography, and society with booklist, answer writing tips, and PYQ analysis.

23 Mar 2026Agriculture, General Studies, GS III, Indian Economy

Green Revolution and Agrarian Crisis in Punjab-Haryana (UPSC Economy)

Green Revolution raised yields but triggered agrarian crisis in Punjab-Haryana. Explore Ahluwalia panel recommendations, diversification, and 2024-26 updates.

Governor of India under Articles 153 to 167, Part VI of the Constitution: role, powers and appointment of the constitutional head of a state.

23 Mar 2026General Studies, GS II, Indian Polity

Governor of India: Role, Powers & Appointment

Complete guide to the Governor of India — Articles 153-167, appointment by President, discretionary powers, ordinance-making, reservation of bills, and Sarkaria & Punchhi Commission…

23 Mar 2026General Studies, GS III, Indian Economy

Government Budgeting in India: Revenue, Capital, Deficits (UPSC)

Article 112 mandates Annual Financial Statement. Learn revenue vs capital budget, fiscal deficit, Budget 2025-26 numbers, FRBM, and UPSC GS-III essentials.