Hamas-Israel Conflict And India’s West Asia (Middle East) Policy
The Gaza War: The war that erupted on October 7, 2023, represents a watershed moment in the century-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Initiated by an unprecedented attack by Hamas, the conflict has resulted in a devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza, a humanitarian catastrophe of historic proportions, and significant regional escalation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis […]
Indian Electoral System: Election Commission of INDIA & Process of Election
Indian Electoral System: Election Commision of India This is a detailed examination of the electoral system in India, covering the constitutional framework, the role of the Election Commission, key legislation like the Representation of the People Acts, and ongoing debates surrounding electoral reforms. Part 1: Constitutional Framework and the Election Commission A. Elections: Constitutional Foundation […]
Role of Civil Services in Democracy:
The Foundation and Evolution of Civil Services in India: The constitutional framework for the Civil Services in India, often referred to as the “steel frame” of the nation’s governance, is meticulously laid out in Part XIV, spanning Articles 308 to 323. This section of the Constitution establishes the legal architecture for the recruitment, conduct, and […]
Mahatma Gandhi: The Life, Struggles & Legacy of the Father of the Nation:
Mahatma Gandhi: The Life, Struggles & Legacy of the Father of the Nation: In 1893, Gandhi sailed to Durban in connection with a legal case of Dada Abdulla and Co., an Indian firm, doing trade in South Africa where he stayed there till 1914. During his stay in South Africa, Gandhi fought against racial discrimination […]
UPSC Mains Essay 2025
UPSC Mains 2025 Essay Paper Analysis and Strategy | Sage IAS Academy The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is widely regarded as one of the toughest exams in India. Among the nine papers in UPSC Mains, the Essay Paper plays a vital role in determining an aspirant’s final rank. With 250 marks, it provides an […]
UPSC Mains 2025
UPSC Mains 2025 — Last-Minute Tips Use the S-A-G-E rule in every answer: Structure • Answer the directive • Ground with Indian examples/data • Evaluate + way forward. Time game: 10-marker ≈ 7 min, 15-marker ≈ 10–11 min, keep 5 min at the end to review/underline. Essay (2 essays/3 hrs)• Pick themes you can sustain […]
21th August(Daily Current Affairs)
Date- 21 August 2024 Topic-I:-Supreme court forms task force to ensure doctors safety. Topic-2:-Malaysia entry into BRICKS. TOPIC-3:-Gross environment product index. Topic-4:-Hakki Pikki tribes. 1•Context: -Supreme court forms task force to ensure doctors safety: •Background of the initiative: – 1 Supreme-court-act.o—:—i n. – Supreme court of India led by chief justice D.Y. Chandrachud had constituted […]
Daily Current Affairs (2024-25)
Date- 20 August 2024 Topic: I-K. Hema committee report Topic: 2-Right to privacy of adolescent. Topic: 3-0eko tex certification Topic: 4-Pension and bhavishya portal. K. Hema committee report on film industry: K. Hema committee report on film industry •Issued identified: – 1 .Sexual exploitation: -Extensive reports of casting couch practices where sexual favours are demanded […]
5 Books for general awareness about India
Following is the list of books a citizen of India should read. However, they are of even more importance when prescribed to a Civil Service aspirant. These books will enhance the general awareness and consciousness of the student about her Country and its immediate past. The student can use the content of the books in […]
Newspaper and magazines of UPSC preparation
The preparation for an aspirant is generally found to be smooth in the early stages when his study is largely about reading the books related to specific subjects (Static part). However a large part of the General Studies syllabus is the Current Affairs, which for the last few years had widened its ambit. This part […]