You can’t afford to ignore Environment—15–18 questions every year.
These notes cut the noise and focus only on Prelims-relevant themes and traps.
Link : https://store.sleepyclasses.com/ebook/environment-upsc-cse-general-studies-notes/
These notes cut the noise and focus only on Prelims-relevant themes and traps.
Link : https://store.sleepyclasses.com/ebook/environment-upsc-cse-general-studies-notes/
Mount Kilimanjaro
[ Places in the news ]
✅ What it is :
– Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing volcanic massif.
– Height: 5,895 metres above sea level.
– A major geographical, ecological, and tourism landmark.
✅ Location :
– Northeastern Tanzania, near the Kenya border.
– Around 160 km east of the East African Rift System.
– About 225 km south of Nairobi.
– Protected under Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
– Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
✅ Origin :
– Formed due to volcanic activity linked to tectonic movements of the East African Rift.
– Developed through multiple volcanic eruptions over millions of years.
– Shaped further by erosion and glaciation processes.
[ Places in the news ]
✅ What it is :
– Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing volcanic massif.
– Height: 5,895 metres above sea level.
– A major geographical, ecological, and tourism landmark.
✅ Location :
– Northeastern Tanzania, near the Kenya border.
– Around 160 km east of the East African Rift System.
– About 225 km south of Nairobi.
– Protected under Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
– Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
✅ Origin :
– Formed due to volcanic activity linked to tectonic movements of the East African Rift.
– Developed through multiple volcanic eruptions over millions of years.
– Shaped further by erosion and glaciation processes.
Somaliland
[ Places in the news ]
✅ What it is :
- Self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa.
- Separated from Somalia in 199.
- Has its own government, currency, and security forces.
- First bilateral recognition by Israel in 2025.
✅Location :
- Along the Gulf of Aden.
- Territory of former British Somaliland.
- Borders: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia (including Puntland)
✅ Historical background :
- 1888: British protectorate.
- 1960: Independence; merged with Italian Somaliland.
- 1991: Declared independence after Somali state collapse.
- 2001: Referendum approved independence (97% support)
✅ Present status :
- De facto state with political stability.
- Not recognised by UN or AU; claimed by Somalia.
- Conducts elections and controls internal security.
[ Places in the news ]
✅ What it is :
- Self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa.
- Separated from Somalia in 199.
- Has its own government, currency, and security forces.
- First bilateral recognition by Israel in 2025.
✅Location :
- Along the Gulf of Aden.
- Territory of former British Somaliland.
- Borders: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia (including Puntland)
✅ Historical background :
- 1888: British protectorate.
- 1960: Independence; merged with Italian Somaliland.
- 1991: Declared independence after Somali state collapse.
- 2001: Referendum approved independence (97% support)
✅ Present status :
- De facto state with political stability.
- Not recognised by UN or AU; claimed by Somalia.
- Conducts elections and controls internal security.
Our Prelims PYQ’s Marathon (2011–2025) is one of the most requested and most attended initiatives we conduct every year.
It takes weeks of preparation, intense academic effort, and faculty commitment!
We do it because we believe serious aspirants deserve access to quality guidance.
📚 Subject-wise LIVE PYQ MCQ discussions
🗓️ Starts 4th January
It takes weeks of preparation, intense academic effort, and faculty commitment!
We do it because we believe serious aspirants deserve access to quality guidance.
📚 Subject-wise LIVE PYQ MCQ discussions
🗓️ Starts 4th January
Doston! we are conducting a workshop this week for UPSC Beginners .
Along with a proper strategy, you will also get :
1. You'll be getting a roadmap for UPSC CSE Exam. (suitable for beginners)
2. Pdfs which include - syllabus breakdown, microtopics in the syllabus, Booklist and a planner to cover NCERTs in 45 days
Make sure you don't miss out!
2nd January 5pm!
Link : https://sleepyclasses.com/upsc-gs-beginners-workshop/?
Along with a proper strategy, you will also get :
1. You'll be getting a roadmap for UPSC CSE Exam. (suitable for beginners)
2. Pdfs which include - syllabus breakdown, microtopics in the syllabus, Booklist and a planner to cover NCERTs in 45 days
Make sure you don't miss out!
2nd January 5pm!
Link : https://sleepyclasses.com/upsc-gs-beginners-workshop/?
Preparing General Studies for UPSC Prelims 2026 is not about reading everything—it’s about reading in the right way and in the right order.
In this video, we discuss the best way to study GS for Prelims 2026.
The subjects on which one needs to focus more.
Watch Video: https://youtu.be/xvBKIbP_W2w?si=6kW4CObJfC-WvW_S
In this video, we discuss the best way to study GS for Prelims 2026.
The subjects on which one needs to focus more.
Watch Video: https://youtu.be/xvBKIbP_W2w?si=6kW4CObJfC-WvW_S
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Which GS Subjects to Study First to Crack Prelims
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Top 10 Sociology Current Affairs of 2025 - Year wrap
https://youtu.be/C02Iuhd1MHA?si=M51NdZvPHBmKIsRw
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Doston!
This free workshop is designed to help aspirants understand how to approach Sociology effectively for UPSC 2027 with expert guidance.
• Covers complete Sociology preparation approach
• Ideal for beginners and 2027-target aspirants
• Learn answer writing, booklist planning and conceptual clarity
3rd Jan, 6pm
Link : https://sleepyclasses.com/sociology-workshop-2026/?source=Instagram
This free workshop is designed to help aspirants understand how to approach Sociology effectively for UPSC 2027 with expert guidance.
• Covers complete Sociology preparation approach
• Ideal for beginners and 2027-target aspirants
• Learn answer writing, booklist planning and conceptual clarity
3rd Jan, 6pm
Link : https://sleepyclasses.com/sociology-workshop-2026/?source=Instagram
Social Schemes 25 MCQ.pdf
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Government Schemes & Social Issue MCQs
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