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Education
Filling the UPSC Civil Services Exam form is the first real test. Not of your knowledge, but of your patience. The form looks simple, but one wrong entry c…
NRI Guide
Indian citizens living abroad (NRIs) can apply for UPSC just like residents. You need a valid Indian passport. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card holders…
UPSC Mains Strategy
Let me be honest with you. Most UPSC aspirants clear Prelims but fail Mains. Why? Because Prelims is about choosing the right option. Mains is about writin…
UPSC OTR
From 2025 onwards, UPSC made One-Time Registration (OTR) compulsory for all exams. Without OTR, you cannot fill the IAS form. Go to https://upsconline.nic…
UPSC OTR
From 2025 onwards, UPSC made One-Time Registration (OTR) compulsory for all exams. Without OTR, you cannot fill the IAS form. Go to https://upsconline.nic…
Document Guide
Aadhaar is not mandatory for UPSC form. It is only recommended for faster OTR. If you don't have Aadhaar, you can use Voter ID, Passport, Driving License…
UPSC Form Guide
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest exams in India. Filling the form correctly is the first real challenge. Start by visiting the of…
Reservation
PwBD candidates get fee exemption, extra time (20 minutes per hour), and a scribe if needed. To claim this, you must have a disability certificate of at le…
Tech Help
If you lose your UPSC OTR ID or password, don't panic. Go to https://upsconline.nic.in and click 'Forgot OTR ID' or 'Forgot Password'. Enter your registere…
Deadline
UPSC does NOT accept late applications under any circumstances. The last date is usually in March 6:00 PM. After that, the portal closes. No late fee optio…
Eligibility
Yes, final year students can apply for UPSC CSE provided they will complete their degree before the mains exam results (usually August). In the form, selec…
Eligibility
Yes, final year students can apply for UPSC CSE provided they will complete their degree before the mains exam results (usually August). In the form, selec…
Center Guide
UPSC has exam centers in over 80 cities across India. When filling the form, you must choose one center for prelims and one separate (usually same) for mai…
Special Categories
Ex-servicemen get age relaxation up to 5 years (General) and 8 years (OBC) etc. To claim this, you need a service certificate from your unit. In the UPSC f…
Mistakes
Every year, thousands of UPSC applications are rejected. Top mistakes: 1) Photo with colored background or wearing glasses. 2) Signature not on white paper…
Eligibility
In UPSC form, you must enter your graduation details even if you are in the final year. For final year students, enter 'Appearing' as status. Percentage: c…
Document Guide
One of the top reasons for UPSC form rejection is incorrect photo or signature. Photo must be 3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height. Background should be white or l…
Fee Guide
The UPSC CSE application fee is Rs.100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted completely. Payment is on…
Step-by-Step
Let's walk through the UPSC form page by page. Step 1: Go to https://upsconline.nic.in. Click on 'Examination' > 'Civil Services (Preliminary)'. Step 2: Cl…
Fee Guide
The UPSC CSE application fee is Rs.100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted completely. Payment is on…
Correction Guide
After submitting the UPSC form, you get a correction window – usually 7 days after the last date. You can edit: exam center, photo, signature, educationa…
Dates
Based on previous years, UPSC 2026 expected dates: Notification release – February 4, 2026. Form start – February 4, 2026. Last date – March 4, 2026…
Status
After submitting UPSC form, you can check status by logging into https://upsconline.nic.in and clicking 'Application Status'. Statuses: 'Submitted' (means…
Reservation
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) candidates need a certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar or SDM). The certificate must be in the format…
Step-by-Step
Let's walk through the UPSC form page by page. Step 1: Go to https://upsconline.nic.in. Click on 'Examination' > 'Civil Services (Preliminary)'. Step 2: Cl…
Business
Dubai's real estate market has been one of the world's best performing over the past four years, driven by population growth, a steady influx of high-net-w…
Mains
After clearing prelims, you get a link to fill DAF (Detailed Application Form) for mains. This is more detailed than the prelims form. You need to enter: a…
Domestic & Foreign Policy
We often separate domestic politics from foreign policy, but in India, they are deeply intertwined. The current government’s foreign policy has a distinc…
Business
Dubai's decision to open its property market to foreign freehold ownership in 2002 transformed the city. Before that point, non-UAE nationals could only le…
Technology
Introduction Constitution of India not only deals with people residing within India but also provides provisions for Indians living outside the country. A…
Rise of America
Theodore Roosevelt became president in September 1901 at forty-two years old, following the assassination of William McKinley. He was the youngest person t…
Foreign Policy
There’s a lot of chatter about acronyms these days—Quad, I2U2, SCO, BRICS. It can get confusing for anyone trying to keep up. I remember when the I2U2…
Technology
Article 6 of the Indian Constitution is an important provision that deals with the rights of people who migrated to India from Pakistan during the time of…
Technology
The Constitution of India is a comprehensive legal document that defines the political framework of the country. Among its many provisions, Article 2 plays…
Business
📘 Introduction Article 2 of the Constitution of India is an important provision that allows India to grow by adding new states. It gives the power to t…
Business
Dubai has spent two decades building one of the most business-friendly regulatory environments anywhere in the world, and the results are visible. Hundreds…
Rise of America
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the most powerful country in the world — the sole superpower of the unipolar moment, the country that had just won…
Rise of America
In July 1944, representatives of forty-four nations gathered at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to design the postwar internati…
Business
Dubai has spent two decades building one of the most business-friendly regulatory environments anywhere in the world, and the results are visible. Hundreds…
International Relations
This is the defining geopolitical issue of our time for India. The Ukraine war exposed the limits of our neutrality. We abstained from UN votes condemning…
FFMG Basics
FFMG stands for Foreign Medical Graduate Examination. It's the test you have to clear if you studied MBBS outside India and want to practice here. The exam…
Technology
Introduction Constitution of India includes special provisions to handle the complex citizenship issues that arose after independence and partition. Artic…
Technology
Introduction Constitution of India provides the legal foundation for citizenship in the country. Among its provisions, Article 5 is very important because…
Technology
Introduction The Article 3 of the Indian Constitution is a crucial provision that gives the Parliament the authority to reorganize the political map of In…
Technology
Article I of the United States Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch, also known as Congress. It is responsible for making laws, controlling gove…
Rise of America
In June 1947, Secretary of State George Marshall gave a commencement address at Harvard that would change the postwar world. He proposed that the United St…
Indo-Pacific Strategy
If you’ve been following Indian foreign policy, you’ve heard the term ‘SAGAR’—Security and Growth for All in the Region. It’s meant to be India…
Business
Emiratis represent a small percentage of Dubai's population but a disproportionate share of its commercial and political influence, and building genuine re…
Rise of America
When the guns of August opened in 1914 and Europe began tearing itself apart, most Americans wanted nothing to do with it. The war felt like exactly the ki…
Rise of America
Joseph Nye coined the term soft power in 1990 to describe the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion. He was de…
Jobs
Dubai's legal market is centred predominantly on DIFC, where the English common law courts have created an environment in which international law firms can…
Rise of America
The United States is, by any historical measure, an extraordinarily successful political experiment. A republic founded in 1776 with a population of around…
Human Stupidity
In 1961, a group of some of the most intelligent, educated, and experienced people in the United States government met repeatedly to plan the Bay of Pigs i…
Regional Security
For two decades, India invested heavily in Afghanistan—building the Parliament, roads, dams. We had a strategic partnership with the old government. Then…
Middle East Policy
The conflict in Gaza put India in a tight spot. Historically, India was a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. But over the last decade, relations w…
History
When the guns finally fell silent, the world faced an unprecedented crisis. The war had destroyed entire cities, shattered economies, and left millions hom…
Classic
Lagaan is a film that captured the world's imagination. Ashutosh Gowariker's epic is set in 1893, where a village facing a crippling tax burden challenges…
Study Plan
You have six months until the FFMG exam. Don't panic. Here's a week-by-week plan that actually works. Month one: Only basics. Take Anatomy, Physiology, and…
Personal Finance
So you want to open a bank account in America. Good move. But let me tell you what the teller won't say while you're sitting there with your passport and s…
Economy
I’ve been following economic news for years, and one thing is clear: the China dream is facing a reality check. Real estate crisis. Youth unemployment…
Finance
My cousin asked me last week: ‘I have $10,000 to invest. Should I put it in India or China?’ Honest answer? Neither. But if you force me to choose—I…
Personal Finance
So you want to open a bank account in America. Good move. But let me tell you what the teller won't say while you're sitting there with your passport and s…