By Dr. A.R. Khan
The anxiety is palpable. You know the facts, you have a brilliant argument, but your mind is a hundred miles ahead of your pen.
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By Dr. A.R. Khan
The stories I am about to share here are true accounts, but for the obvious reason of privacy, the names and specific details have been changed.
By DR. A.R. Khan
"Ars longa, vita brevis"—Art is long, life is short. This timeless Latin aphorism, echoing sentiments found in ancient Indian scriptures about the arduous pursuit of knowledge and skill, perfectly encapsulates the UPSC aspirant's perennial dilemma:
By Dr. A. R. Khan
Every year, the UPSC surprises aspirants with its essay paper. 2025 was no exception. At first glance, the topics looked deceptively simple — but behind their veneer of simplicity lay deep, abstract, and philosophical challenges meant to test more than just memory.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
A River of Change: Just as the great rivers of India—the Ganga and the Yamuna—have shaped civilizations, a new current is transforming the nation: the digital revolution, powered by Artificial Intelligence (Al).
By Dr. A. R. Khan
Per aspera ad astra—through hardships to the stars—is a phrase that perfectly captures the ongoing journey of women empowerment in India.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
As India surges forward into the digital age, two themes have become increasingly relevant—social justice and digital inclusion.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
In my recent vlog “India: Dead or Dreaded Economy” on the KSG India YouTube channel, I argued that India’s economy is not to be judged by temporary slowdowns but by its structural strengths and global engagements.
By Dr. A. R. Khan
Climate change has moved from being a distant scientific forecast to a lived reality that shapes how we think about survival, development, and justice.
GS - International Relations
In the news
The decision by the Maldives government not to renew the hydrographic survey agreement with India is a pivotal development, indicative of a nuanced shift in bilateral relations.
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued its Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023,
GS3 Science and technology
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Indicating a renewed commitment to a worldwide scientific endeavour, a formal delegation from the Department of Science and Technology recently toured Mauna Kea, an inactive volcano located on the island of Hawaii in the United States.
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