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| Dear Aspirants, For many of you, it's that time of year again — juggling between Prelims and Mains preparation. With the difficulty level rising and competition getting tougher, the UPSC exam keeps aspirants engaged all year round. And the hard work doesn’t stop after just one attempt. Many candidates who don’t clear it the first time keep going, often spending the prime years of their lives in this relentless pursuit. The popularity of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, both among aspirants and their families, has made it one of the most sought-after competitive exams in the country. And while exam season brings its own intensity, the larger conversation about UPSC reforms continues year-round. This year is no different. Just last week, Former DGP of Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar, spoke to us for our ‘Expert Talk’ segment. He shared a few important reform suggestions that the UPSC should seriously consider. That, along with our other must-reads this week, is definitely something you shouldn’t miss. Here's everything that we covered last week for you: - UPSC Essentials Magazine (June 2025 Issue): Our Cover Story this month explores India’s linguistic landscape—constitutional mandates, classical languages, and endangered tongues. Click here to read the June 2025 issue of the UPSC Essentials monthly magazine. (Only for IE UPSC Subscribers)
- UPSC Expert Talk: Ashok Kumar, former Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand, talks to Manas Srivastava about issues related to the UPSC exam and the Civil Services of India. (Click here)
- UPSC Essays Simplified: ‘If youth knew, if age could’ — How to balance idealism with realism in an abstract previous year essay topic. (Click here)
- The world this week: India abstains from signing trade deal with the US under “deadline pressure”, says open for a mutually beneficial deal; during PM Modi’s visits to Trinidad and Tobago, the two sides reaffirm the need for reforms in the UN; US President Trump voices frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to end the fighting; Hamas says it is ready to start talks “immediately” on a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire – here is weekly roundup of key global news by Ashiya Parveen. (Click here)
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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers: Worried about your UPSC Current Affairs preparation? Don't miss out on important current affairs tidbits, curated by Khushboo Kumari, for your Prelims and Mains preparation. Learn about — SDR 2025, Coastline of India, Bunker buster, Axiom-4 mission and more . (Click here) - Brush up your current affairs knowledge and consolidate your UPSC CSE Prelims preparation with this week's top 15 questions in our UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz curated by Manas Srivastava and Nitendra Pal Singh. (Click here)
- Check out our daily subject-wise quizzes by Nitendra Pal Singh. (Click here)
- Practice Mains Answer writing by following our thought process. Nitendra Pal Singh continues to provide clues from the news for your Mains answer writing. (Click here)
UPSC Key: Exclusive for Subscribers Attention!UPSC Key is all 7 days a week. Have you considered how this week's top headlines can be relevant for your exams? You can learn more through our UPSC Key by Priya Kumari Shukla. Click here to check it out! Aspirants, let’s go back to where we began. After reading the interview with Ashok Kumar, former DGP of Uttarakhand, what are your thoughts? How much do you agree with his recommendations—and what would you suggest? Feel free to write to me at manas.srivastava@indianexpress.com. Think Smart Work Hard Conquer Your Goal! Until next week, Manas Srivastava | | | |
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