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US withdrawal from UNESCO organisation for third time
The US withdrew from UNESCO for the third time, and the second under its current leadership, citing the agency’s support for “woke” and divisive causes and its anti-Israel bias. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, established with a profound mandate to foster peace and…
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Maximize Your UPSC Score in GS3 with Abhyaas Mains 2025
As the UPSC Mains draw closer, the real challenge isn’t just about covering the syllabus—it’s about mastering it with precision and clarity. With only a month left, it becomes essential to sharpen your analytical skills and ensure that your answers in GS3 are not only comprehensive but also well-articulated and precise. This blog will guide…
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Strategize and Succeed in UPSC GS2 with Abhyaas Mains 2025
As the UPSC Mains fast approach, the key to success lies not just in extensive preparation but in strategic mastery. With only a month left, the pressure to critically analyze and articulate your thoughts—especially in General Studies Paper 2—becomes increasingly crucial. UPSC Mains syllabus of GS Paper 2 covers a wide range of topics, including…
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Vice President of India: Understanding the Constitutional Role and Powers
The Vice President of India tendered his resignation letter to the President, citing medical reasons for his decision. On 21st July, the Vice President of India submitted his letter of resignation to the President. He declared his intention “to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice,” with immediate effect, citing Article 67(a) of the…
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Prepare Smart, Score High in UPSC GS1 with Abhyaas Mains 2025
As the UPSC Mains draw closer, the challenge isn’t just about covering the syllabus—it’s about mastering it with precision. With limited weeks left, the pressure to recall vast amounts of information and effectively apply it in your answers can be overwhelming. General Studies Paper 1, in particular, demands not only comprehensive knowledge of UPSC mains…
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China’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra: Implications for India-China Relations
China has officially commenced the construction of its “super hydropower dam” on Brahmaputra river in Tibet region. China’s announcement of the mega dam project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as Yarlung Tsangpo river. This infrastructure undertaking represents more than just an energy project. It embodies the complex dynamics of water security and the evolving…
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Swachh Survekshan: India’s Path to Sustainable Urban Cleaniness
Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai emerged as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. Swachh Survekshan (SS) is India’s annual cleanliness survey and a crucial part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). Since it began in 2016, Swachh Survekshan has helped change how we think about urban cleanliness. What started with 73 cities…
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Web of Conflicts: How Israel-Syria Escalation Reflects Broader Middle East Crisis
The Israeli airstrikes in Syria represent an escalation within the broader Middle East crisis. The Middle East remains a region in perpetual flux, defined by persistent instability, alliances, and a web of interconnected conflicts. The recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s defence infrastructure marks another escalation in the ongoing Middle East crisis. These targeted attacks on…
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India Russia Trade: Navigating Autonomy Under US Secondary Sanctions
Amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict, NATO Secretary-General issued warnings, stating that India, China, and Brazil can face secondary US sanctions if they persist in trade of oil and gas with Russia. The global landscape shifted when the Russia-Ukraine conflict started in February 2022. What started as a regional conflict has evolved into a web of sanctions,…
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Mains 365 Environment: Your Ultimate UPSC GS-III Revision Tool
Are you struggling to master the Environment section for UPSC Mains GS Paper III? You’re not alone. Every year, well-prepared aspirants miss the cut, not due to lack of knowledge, but due to poor strategy, scattered preparation, and weak answer execution. The Mains 365 Environment by VISION IAS addresses this exact challenge. This focused, exam-oriented…