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UPSC CSE Mains 2025 GS 4 Paper Question [Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude], Download PDF
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025 GS 4 (Ethics) has concluded, and aspirants are now eagerly analyzing the question papers to understand the examination trends and prepare for future attempts. Among all the papers, GS 4 paper (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) holds a special significance as it serves as…
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UPSC Mains Essay Paper with Solution 2025 Released, Download Official Question Paper PDF
The UPSC Mains 2025 (CSE) Essay Paper stands as one of the most critical components in determining a candidate’s final rank and service allocation. With its unique position as the first paper of the UPSC Mains 2025 examination and carrying a substantial weightage of 250 marks, the upsc essay paper 2025 can truly be a…
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Iron Man of India: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Enduring Legacy of Unity
On October 31, 2025, The Prime Minister paid tribute at the Statue of Unity, honoring the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose leadership forged a unified nation from over 550 princely states. As India celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy resonates in discourse on national integration and sovereignty.…
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India’s Groundwater Crisis: When Cities Begin to Sink
Groundwater extraction and the cumulative weight of urban structures are both contributing factors to subsidence in Indian megacities. India’s Groundwater Crisis has reached an alarming tipping point. A recent study published in Nature Sustainability reveals that the land beneath five of the country’s largest cities is literally sinking, a phenomenon known as land subsidence primarily…
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Xi-Trump Summit 2025: Analyzing the Busan Meeting and Its Global Implications
US President Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi met in Busan, South Korea, during the APEC summit on October 30, 2025. Their goal was to negotiate a way to ease the trade war. The Xi-Trump meeting held on October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea, marked a turning point in international relations. This bilateral summit, conducted…
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Delhi’s Artificial Rain Experiment: A Temporary Fix for Chronic Air Pollution Crisis
Authorities in Delhi conducted an artificial rain experiment to reduce pollution; however, air quality indicators remained largely unchanged. Every winter, residents of Delhi-NCR wake up to a familiar sight, thick smog enveloping the city which reduces visibility to meters and turns the air into a toxic mix. On October 29, 2025, despite the artificial rain…
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Cyclone Montha: Understanding India’s Disaster Management Response
IMD issues Nationwide Rainfall Alert as Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall on Andhra Pradesh bringing heavy to very heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. As Cyclone Montha intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu brace for impact. Cyclone Montha originated…
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ASEAN India Summit 2025: Strengthening Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
The ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur featured a declaration by the Prime Minister of India designating 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The ASEAN India Summit 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, marked the 22nd annual meeting between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Security Challenges and Diplomatic Efforts
The recent border unrest between Pakistan and Afghanistan reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining trust and cooperation on security issues. The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has raised concerns about border security and international diplomacy since October 2025. This started when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika province, killing at least three people. The Afghan Taliban retaliated immediately…
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Discrimination against Transgender People: Supreme Court Forms Committee To Formulate Equal Opportunity Policy
On October 17th, the Supreme Court addressed the Centre and States regarding the need for improved implementation of laws protecting transgender rights and affirmed by the 2014 NALSA ruling. On October 17th, the Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the Centre and States’ inefficient implementation of legal provisions protecting transgender rights. In 2014, the National legal…