The Essence of Freedom: How It Shapes Creativity, Dignity & Society | Insights IAS Podcast

A thoughtful conversation on freedom, liberty, and independence—what they mean in everyday life, where their boundaries lie, and how they shape human expression and the world we build together. Freedom is more than a slogan. It’s the quiet spark behind creativity, dignity, and social progress—whether you’re in a studio, a classroom, or a public office. …

UPSC Mains 2025 All Question Papers – Official PDFs (Direct Links)

Download the official PDFs released by UPSC for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 — GS I–IV, Essay, Optional subjects, and Compulsory language papers. General Studies (GS) – Official PDFs General Studies Paper – I (1.75 MB) General Studies Paper – II (2.36 MB) General Studies Paper – III (2.72 MB) General Studies Paper – IV …

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, …

Mani Maran and the Living Legacy of Tamil Palm Leaf Manuscripts

Anecdote: In the historic town of Thanjavur, once a Chola capital and cradle of Tamil culture, Mani Maran, a quiet archivist and teacher, is scripting a renaissance. Alarmed by how fast the ability to read Suvadiyiyal (traditional Tamil script on palm leaves) was fading, he turned his modest home into a classroom. Every evening, his …

Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2024 – Week 182 – Escape Competition Through Authenticity

Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2024 – Week 182 2 June 2024 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: “Escape Competition Through Authenticity.”   Essay Perspectives by DK Balaji Sir on the topic : Escape Competition Through Authenticity   Join InsightsIAS Official Telegram Channel for Daily Guidance and Motivation   …

Sample Essay – Balaji D K IAS Rank – 36, CSE-2014

  Balaji (Read his story Here) got 70 marks in his Essay paper in his first Mains (first attempt). In his second attempt, after writing many essays before the exam, he has got 138 marks. He has doubled his marks through rigorous practice. Essay plays an important role in deciding one’s rank. Please practice essay regularly. …

Insights Weekly Essay Challenge – Week 24

Insights Weekly Essay Challenge – Week 24 21 June 2015 ARCHIVES Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: “Problem of Food Wastage in India – Magnitude, Causes and Remedies” Reference Reference Reference Reference