UPSC Exam
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Indian farmers, over decades, have been reliant on their local wholesale markets (mandis). This system led to limited buyer competition, opaque pricing and multiple…
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Articles from September 2026
Notes, editorials and exam explainers written by the Riyasat IAS mentor team — syllabus-mapped reading for UPSC Civil Services aspirants.
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UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Sohar Port
Prelims MCQ Q1. Statements regarding Sohar Port are as follows: How many statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1,…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
Prelims MCQ Q1. This is the most important thing to keep in mind about the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT): How many of the above…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Tulu Gets Additional Official Language Status in Karnataka
Prelims MCQs Q1. Following are the statements about Tulu: Which of the following statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
The copyright stakes in the EU FTA
GS-II – International Relations Why in News? The Structural Asymmetry A. International Treaties Chilling Effect on Class rooms and Labs Threat to Internet Service…
Daily Editorial Analysis
Tamil, Nadu Salt Reduction Campaign
GS-II Health | Governance | Public Policy Why in News? Salt and Human Health Action Plan Evidence and Expert Views Way Forward Conclusion Mr…
Daily Editorial Analysis
Counterfeit Medicine Racket in Bengaluru
GS – II : Health | Governance | Public Policy Counterfeit Medicine Racket Drug Quality Concerns Reasons for Poor Drug Safety Standards: Inadequate Regulation…
Daily Editorial Analysis
U.S. Russia Sanctions Act for India
GS-II – International Relations | India–U.S. Relations | GS-III – Indian Economy | External Trade Why in News? Key Concerns for India India’s Options…
Daily Editorial Analysis
India’s NGOs at a new funding crossroads
GS-II – Polity and Governance | Non-Governmental Organizations | Society Why in News? Key Provisions and Concerns India’s FCRA Landscape Need for Funding Diversity…
UPSC Exam
Tolerance and Dedication to Public Service
A public servant works in a society where people differ in religion, language, caste, ideology, lifestyle and economic position. They also approach the state…
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