UPSC Current Affairs Concepts in News
 To enhance the IAS Exam Preparation, we have launched a new section called “Concept in News” where IAS aspirants can find all the major concepts that were mentioned in the news.
It is a well-known fact that current affairs stand as the backbone for  UPSC Civil Services Exams. UPSC Current affairs being the benchmark for gauging the general awareness of the IAS aspirant, he/she has to have a thorough understanding of the events appearing in the news. However, there is a confusion on how to read the newspaper when it comes UPSC Exam.  The “Concept in News” page is updated every fortnight. To know read more click on the below links.
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