Role of Newspapers in UPSC: From Collective Amnesia to Civic Responsibility

The Collective Amnesia Reading the newspaper was never really a choice for many 90s kids like me—it was an obligation. I had to finish the paper before I was allowed to do anything remotely fun. Over time, this ritual became a habit. I still remember those early days, when I maintained a scrapbook of my …

UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies (GS) Paper 3: Complete Question-wise Synopsis and Analysis

Contents Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth? (10 M) What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and …

UPSC Essay & GS-4 Ethics: Mastering Truth & Justice for High Scores

For aspiring civil servants, understanding the profound concepts of Truth and Justice is not just an academic exercise—it’s a critical component for excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly in UPSC Essay and GS-4 Ethics papers. These papers demand not only theoretical knowledge but also the ability to apply these values in real-world scenarios, …

PSIR Optional 2026 Batch-2 | Starts 15th Sept 2025 | InsightsIAS with Nikhil Gowda Sir

PSIR Optional 2026 Batch-2 — Starts 15th Sept 2025 (InsightsIAS · Nikhil Gowda Sir) Choose Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) for a smart UPSC strategy. InsightsIAS launches PSIR Optional 2026 Batch-2 under the guidance of Nikhil Gowda Sir with a structured plan, mentorship, daily answer-writing and current-affairs integration. Starts: 15 Sept 2025 Duration: ~4.5 …

[Admissions Open : Flat 30% OFF] APEC- Batch 2-Advanced Prelims Enrichment Course for UPSC Prelims 2025 | Starts on 20th Jan. 2025 | Offline in Bengaluru & Online

Announcing Insights IAS Prelims Crash Course 2025   Click here to Subscribe for APEC  Batch 2 (Bengaluru Offline and Online)   Starts on 20th January 2025  Download the APEC Batch 2 2025 (Bengaluru Offline ) Timetable here    Available Packages: APEC Full-package: Rs. 15,000/- incl taxes                Early Bird Discount for Full package: 30% till …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 4 Nov – 9 Nov 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 14 Oct – 19 Oct 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 16 Sep – 21 Sep 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 9 Sep – 14 Sep 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 2 Sep – 7 Sep 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 24 June – 29 June 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …