
What Really Happens in a UPSC Interview Panel?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination is one of India’s most prestigious and competitive examinations. While the Preliminary and main exams primarily assess a candidate’s academic proficiency, analytical skills, and subject knowledge, the Interview stage goes further. It seeks to evaluate a candidate’s personality, integrity, presence of mind, communication skills, and overall suitability for […]

Is Coaching Essential for Cracking UPSC or Can You Do It Yourself?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of India’s most demanding and competitive exams, attracting lakhs of candidates each year for a limited number of elite administrative positions. Success requires deep subject knowledge, strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and sustained discipline over a long preparation cycle. This intensity fuels a common question: Is coaching essential, […]

The Rise of Tech in Public Administration: Are We Ready for AI-Driven Governance?
Over the past few decades, public administration has undergone a significant transformation through technology integration. What began with digitizing records and setting up government websites has evolved into a robust e-governance framework, where online portals enable citizens to easily access services such as tax filing, license renewals, and welfare applications. However, the current wave of […]

10 Daily UPSC Routine Tweaks to Balance Mains and Personality Preparation
The journey from the UPSC Mains examination to the Personality Test phase marks a critical turning point in the civil services preparation cycle. After months of intense writing practice, analytical thinking, and content-heavy study sessions, aspirants are expected to pivot quickly into a more reflective, conversational, and self-aware preparation mode. While the primary test is […]

Why Every UPSC Aspirant Should Read the Bhagavad Gita
Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is often described as one of the most demanding intellectual and emotional challenges faced by aspirants in India. With its multi-stage structure—Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test —this exam requires not just academic knowledge but also unwavering focus, emotional resilience, and clarity of purpose. The long preparation cycle, […]

20 Terminologies Used in the IAS Mains Exam by IAS Aspirants
The IAS Mains Exam, officially known as the Civil Services (Main) Examination, is the second stage of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Unlike the Preliminary exam, which is objective, the Mains is a descriptive and written examination comprising nine papers, seven of which count. These papers test a candidate’s analytical ability, depth of understanding, expression, […]

Women in IAS: Breaking Barriers and Leading Change
Brief Overview of the IAS and Its Historical Male Dominance The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the premier civil service of India, forming the backbone of the country’s bureaucratic system. It is responsible for implementing policies, maintaining law and order, managing developmental projects, and advising governments at various levels—from districts to the central ministries. Historically, […]

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid Before UPSC Prelims 2025
Every year, lakhs of aspirants prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with unwavering dedication, driven by the dream of serving the nation. Yet, when the Preliminary results are declared, only a fraction moves forward. Surprisingly, the difference between success and failure is rarely about intelligence or effortit’s about avoiding the wrong turns on the […]

Ayush Telangana Director – Hari Chandana: Pioneering Holistic Health and Wellness
In the fast-evolving landscape of healthcare and wellness, individuals with a visionary zeal and dedication to holistic well-being stand out. #HariChandana, a distinguished IAS officer and the Director of #Ayush Telangana, is at the forefront of promoting traditional systems of medicine and holistic health. In this blog, we will explore Hari Chandana’s remarkable journey and […]