The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) is maximum at which of the following locations on Earth?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
At the equator
44%
At the poles
29%
At the centre of the Earth
3%
At 45° latitude
Q. Consider the following statements regarding everyday physics phenomena:
1. A Chapati (roti) puffs up when heated on a tava due to the expansion of air trapped inside it.
2. A pressure cooker cooks food faster because water boils at a higher temperature under increased pressure.
3. A person can hear the echo of their voice in an empty hall but not in a furnished room because sound waves get diffracted more in empty spaces.
4. A finger feels colder when touched with a metallic object than with a wooden object even at the same temperature because metal is a better conductor of heat.
1. A Chapati (roti) puffs up when heated on a tava due to the expansion of air trapped inside it.
2. A pressure cooker cooks food faster because water boils at a higher temperature under increased pressure.
3. A person can hear the echo of their voice in an empty hall but not in a furnished room because sound waves get diffracted more in empty spaces.
4. A finger feels colder when touched with a metallic object than with a wooden object even at the same temperature because metal is a better conductor of heat.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Only one
28%
Only two
35%
Only three
33%
All four
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding everyday physics phenomena:
1. The sound of thunder is heard a few seconds after the lightning is seen because light travels faster than sound.
2. A metal spoon left in a hot cup of tea becomes hot due to convection.
3. The handle of a cooking utensil is made of plastic or wood because these materials are good conductors of heat.
4. An ice cube floats on water because the density of ice is less than that of water.
1. The sound of thunder is heard a few seconds after the lightning is seen because light travels faster than sound.
2. A metal spoon left in a hot cup of tea becomes hot due to convection.
3. The handle of a cooking utensil is made of plastic or wood because these materials are good conductors of heat.
4. An ice cube floats on water because the density of ice is less than that of water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
33%
1 and 4 only
44%
1, 2 and 4 only
13%
2, 3 and 4 only
11%
1, 2, 3 and 4
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✍️ Q. Assess India’s leadership in global big cat conservation via the IBCA, and analyse challenges in ensuring transboundary habitat connectivity and curbing wildlife crime across range countries. (250 words, 15 marks)
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📌 Student Suicides in India: A Quiet Crisis in Prestigious Campuses
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✍️ Q. Critically analyse the structural causes of student suicides in higher educational institutions, and examine the legal and ethical obligations of institutions under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Suggest urgent reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026. In which year was OPEC originally founded, and which city hosted its founding?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
1945 – New York, USA
42%
1960 – Baghdad, Iraq
30%
1973 – Vienna, Austria
24%
1980 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Q. Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog’s DPI@2047 roadmap launched on April 27, 2026:
1. DPI 2.0 (2025–2035) focuses on livelihood-led growth, while DPI 3.0 (2035–2047) focuses on broad-based prosperity.
2. The roadmap includes eight sectoral transformations covering MSMEs, agriculture, education, health, credit, decentralised energy, and benefit delivery.
3. The NITI Frontier Tech Hub has been created as an ‘action tank’ to anticipate mega-technology shifts across 20+ sectors.
4. DPI 1.0 included Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and DBT (welfare), while DPI 2.0 focuses on engines of livelihoods and market access.
1. DPI 2.0 (2025–2035) focuses on livelihood-led growth, while DPI 3.0 (2035–2047) focuses on broad-based prosperity.
2. The roadmap includes eight sectoral transformations covering MSMEs, agriculture, education, health, credit, decentralised energy, and benefit delivery.
3. The NITI Frontier Tech Hub has been created as an ‘action tank’ to anticipate mega-technology shifts across 20+ sectors.
4. DPI 1.0 included Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and DBT (welfare), while DPI 2.0 focuses on engines of livelihoods and market access.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Only one
33%
Only two
38%
Only three
25%
All four
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The ‘tearing’ or ‘lacrimation’ caused by cutting onions is primarily due to the release of which chemical compound?
Anonymous Quiz
29%
Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
51%
Propanethial S-oxide (C₃H₆OS)
8%
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
12%
Sodium benzoate (C₆H₅COONa)
The ‘fizz’ or bubbles in carbonated soft drinks is due to the presence of which gas dissolved under pressure?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Oxygen (O₂)
81%
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
14%
Nitrogen (N₂)
2%
Methane (CH₄)
Which one of the following pairs of metals constitutes the lightest metal and the heaviest metal respectively?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
Lithium and mercury
25%
Aluminium and mercury
18%
Aluminium and osmium
35%
Lithium and osmium
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The salt ‘sodium benzoate’ (C₆H₅COONa) is commonly used in the food industry as:
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A sweetening agent
56%
A preservative
21%
A flavouring agent
12%
An emulsifier
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📌 V2V Communication in India: Technology Before Infrastructure?
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✍️ Q. Critically examine the gaps in India’s road safety approach amid the push for V2V technology. Should priority be given to infrastructure fundamentals or technological solutions? (250 words, 15 marks)
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UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. Critically examine the gaps in India’s road safety approach amid the push for V2V technology. Should priority be given to infrastructure fundamentals or technological solutions? (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/cart-before-horse-on-india-and-vehicle-to-vehicle-communication-technology/article70920996.ece
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✍️ Q. In the context of the Chernobyl disaster, critically assess India’s nuclear safety framework and suggest key reforms needed to ensure safe expansion to 100 GW by 2047. (250 words, 15 marks)
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📌 National Labour Day 2026: A Workforce Without a Floor
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. With workers in Noida demanding a living wage and fatalities in Singhitarai exposing safety lapses, critically assess how India’s four labour codes affect minimum wages, workplace safety, and collective bargaining—and suggest necessary reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/on-may-day-a-workforce-in-india-without-a-floor/article70925854.ece
📌 Buddha's Greatest Victory: Lessons for a Troubled World
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. How do the ethical teachings of Gautama Buddha—especially the five moral precepts—continue to guide individual conduct, public governance, and international relations in a conflict-prone world? (250 words, 15 marks)
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UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. With workers in Noida demanding a living wage and fatalities in Singhitarai exposing safety lapses, critically assess how India’s four labour codes affect minimum wages, workplace safety, and collective bargaining—and suggest necessary reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/on-may-day-a-workforce-in-india-without-a-floor/article70925854.ece
📌 Buddha's Greatest Victory: Lessons for a Troubled World
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✍️ Q. How do the ethical teachings of Gautama Buddha—especially the five moral precepts—continue to guide individual conduct, public governance, and international relations in a conflict-prone world? (250 words, 15 marks)
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2. Own your mistakes.
Tests are not for ranking. They are for revealing your leaks.
• Conceptual wrong → Go back. Fix the root.
• Factual wrong → Note it. Let it go if silly.
• Reading wrong → You’re rushing. Breathe. Read twice.
3. Simulate the real thing.
GS + CSAT back-to-back. Same day. Same time.
Train your brain like a muscle. Fatigue is a pattern—break it now.
4. Last 7 days? Stop tests.
Only PYQs. Only patterns. Only silence.
Your confidence should come from recalling, not scrolling.
5. Close the book. Speak.
Don’t just read. Ask yourself: “Can I explain this like I’m teaching a friend?”
If yes? Done. If no? Revise now.
6. Your body is part of the answer sheet.
Sit straight. Breathe deep. Sleep like a warrior.
An exhausted body will betray a brilliant mind.
Remember this till D-Day: One truth to tattoo on your hand:
You don't need 100% syllabus.
You need clarity. Calm. Execution.
Stay focused. Stay in the fight.
You’ve already planted. Now stop digging new holes.
Here’s what actually works:
1. Do NOT touch anything new.
No new book. No new teacher. No new “last-minute miracle PDF.”
If you haven’t seen it by now, it won’t save you. Revision will.
2. Own your mistakes.
Tests are not for ranking. They are for revealing your leaks.
• Conceptual wrong → Go back. Fix the root.
• Factual wrong → Note it. Let it go if silly.
• Reading wrong → You’re rushing. Breathe. Read twice.
3. Simulate the real thing.
GS + CSAT back-to-back. Same day. Same time.
Train your brain like a muscle. Fatigue is a pattern—break it now.
4. Last 7 days? Stop tests.
Only PYQs. Only patterns. Only silence.
Your confidence should come from recalling, not scrolling.
5. Close the book. Speak.
Don’t just read. Ask yourself: “Can I explain this like I’m teaching a friend?”
If yes? Done. If no? Revise now.
6. Your body is part of the answer sheet.
Sit straight. Breathe deep. Sleep like a warrior.
An exhausted body will betray a brilliant mind.
Remember this till D-Day: One truth to tattoo on your hand:
You don't need 100% syllabus.
You need clarity. Calm. Execution.
Stay focused. Stay in the fight.
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Every year, aspirants from non-elite schools, rural areas, and diverse academic streams clear UPSC. 🌍📚
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