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  • Prelims
  • 19 Mar, 2024
  • COMPUTING CONCEPTS IN NEWS (PART I)

    A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that allows us to securely connect to the internet through an encrypted tunnel. It helps protect our online privacy and data by hiding your IP address and encrypting our internet connection, which makes it more difficult for others to track our online activities or intercept our data. VPNs are commonly used for accessing region-restricted websites or services, bypassing censorship, securing public Wi-Fi connections, and maintaining anonymity online.

  • Prelims
  • 12 Mar, 2024
  • DISEASES AND ITS TYPES

    Diseases are abnormal conditions that affect the body's normal functioning. They can be caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, as well as by non-infectious factors such as genetic mutations, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors.

  • Prelims
  • 19 Feb, 2024
  • UNIQUE MATERIALS PROPERTIES AND TYPES OF POLYMERS

    Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating structural units called monomers. They can be classified into several types based on their structure, properties, and uses.

  • Prelims
  • 17 Feb, 2024
  • MARITIME SECURITY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION

    The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) holds immense strategic importance due to its vast expanse of waterways, which serve as critical arteries for global trade and commerce. However, this region is also plagued by a myriad of security challenges, ranging from piracy and maritime terrorism to territorial disputes and illegal fishing activities. In this blog, we will delve into the key challenges facing maritime security in the IOR and explore the strategies employed to address them.

  • Prelims
  • 06 Feb, 2024
  • Important Committees and their Mandates (for UPSC Exam)

    Important Committees and their Mandates for UPSC Exam

  • Prelims
  • 22 Jan, 2024
  • TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA

    The Nagara style of temple architecture, in which Ayodhya's Ram temple is being built, is a significant tradition with its roots in northern India.

  • Prelims
  • 17 Jan, 2024
  • INDIAN MISSILES: AN OVERVIEW

    India has a storied history in missile technology, dating back to the 18th century with the deployment of Mysorean rockets in warfare. Post-independence, research resumed, leading to nuclear weapons development and various missile programs in the 1970s. Despite initial challenges, experiences from projects like Project Devil contributed to the development of the Prithvi series.

  • 10 Jan, 2024
  • CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES

    Elementary particles are fundamental entities that are not composed of smaller constituents. They are the building blocks of matter and the universe, playing a crucial role in understanding the fundamental forces and structure of all matter and energy. These particles are considered elementary because they do not appear to have any substructure, meaning they cannot be further divided into smaller components.

  • Prelims
  • 03 Jan, 2024
  • A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCES: COPS 1-28

    The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the principal decision-making body under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It convenes annually, bringing together representatives from the 197 nations that are parties to the Convention, along with the European Union.

  • Interview
  • 20 Dec, 2023
  • UPSC CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2023: RESULTS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the results for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 on December 8, 2023. This was a big moment for many who had taken the exam.

    The next step is the Personality Tests (Interviews) for the successful candidates, which will start from Tuesday, January 2, 2024. These interviews will run until February 16, 2024, and will involve 1026 candidates who passed the main exam. 

  • Interview
  • 09 Dec, 2023
  • HOW TO APPROACH DAF PREPARATION FOR CSE INTERVIEW 2023?

    UPSC Interview is a test of candidate’s overall personality (analytical ability, lateral thinking, logical decision making) and his personal suitability for a career in public service by a board of competent and unbiased observers. Interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation, which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.

  • Interview
  • 09 Dec, 2023
  • How To Fill DAF-2 For UPSC CSE 2023 Personality Test

    Discover the step-by-step guide on filling UPSC DAF-2 for the 2023 Personality Test. Learn key tips and requirements for a successful submission in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.