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India Census 2027: World’s First Digital Census Begins on April 1, 2026
The first phase of Census-2027, the world’s largest population census exercise, will begin from 1, April, 2026. India Census 2027 officially commenced its first phase on April 1, 2026. As the 16th Census in the series and the 8th since Independence, this exercise is unprecedented in scale and ambition: it is the world’s first fully…
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Accuracy Under Pressure: The Real Prelims Strategy Built Through Abhyaas
The Moment Where Accuracy Becomes Decisive In the UPSC Preliminary Examination, performance is rarely determined by how many questions one attempts. It is shaped more fundamentally by how accurately those attempts are made under pressure. Aspirants often begin their preparation with a strong focus on coverage—completing subjects, revising notes, and solving questions. Over time, this…
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International Day of Zero Waste 2026: Tackling Food Waste Through Circular Economy Practices
International Day of Zero Waste is observed globally to promote sustainable consumption and responsible waste management. On March 30, the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste 2026, a UN-mandated global observance jointly facilitated by UNEP and UN-Habitat. This year’s observance focuses on food waste, a critical yet preventable driver of environmental harm. What…
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From Weak Spots to Strong Attempts: The Abhyaas Approach to UPSC Prelims
In the course of preparing for the UPSC Preliminary Examination, aspirants gradually develop a sense of familiarity with the syllabus. Subjects that once appeared fragmented, begin to form a coherent structure. Revision cycles reinforce concepts, and repeated exposure to questions builds a certain degree of confidence. Yet, even at this stage, performance in tests often…
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India Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel: What It Means for Fuel Prices
Amid fears of a fuel price spike due to the US-Israel war on Iran, the Indian government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, reducing it to ₹3 for petrol and zero for diesel. On 27 March, 2026, the Government of India announced a sharp reduction in excise duty on…
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Know Where You Stand in UPSC Prelims: How Abhyaas Benchmarks Your Preparation
There comes a point in UPSC preparation when the anxiety is no longer about the syllabus. The subjects are known, the sources are familiar, and the routine of reading, revising, and testing begins to acquire a certain order. Yet, beneath this apparent control lies a more important and more difficult question: Where do I actually…
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Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes, Debate, and Impact
On March 24, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed by voice vote the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on March 24, 2026, amid a walkout by several Opposition parties. The Bill seeks to amend the Transgender…
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UPSC to Release Provisional Answer Key from CSE 2026: A Step Towards Greater Transparency
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), long regarded as one of the most credible examination bodies in India, is set to introduce a significant reform in its examination process. Beginning with the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, UPSC will release a Provisional Answer Key shortly after the exam—marking a shift toward enhanced transparency, accountability, and…
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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Guidelines: Reforms, Funding & What It Means for Rural India
On 22nd March, the Ministry of Jal Shakti released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 on the occasion of World Water Day. On World Water Day, March 22, 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, released the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Guidelines, a landmark step in…
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Abhyaas: Turning UPSC Prelims Practice into Performance
For most UPSC aspirants, preparation begins with a sense of exploration—new subjects, unfamiliar concepts, and a vast syllabus that gradually starts to take shape through months of disciplined effort. Over time, what once seemed overwhelming becomes structured. Standard books are covered, notes are consolidated, and important themes begin to repeat themselves across subjects. At this…