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Social media is triggering “Fear of Missing Out” amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness

5. Social media is triggering “Fear of Missing Out” amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness Approach Overview of the increasing use of social media among Indian youth. Introduction of FOMO as a psychological phenomenon, linked to the growth of...

The doubter is a true man of science

4. The doubter is a true man of science  Approach Introduce with a poem namely, the dance of reason to bring out the true essence of the topic. Provide a brief thesis and describe the meaning of the topic  The...

There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path

3. There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path Approach:  Introduction - explain what is happiness (subjective in nature) Or can start with an anecdote Bridge between introduction and body - Talk about many meanings of happiness.  Different...

The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind

2. The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind Decoding the topic: Core theme: Power of ideas/knowledge/technology to dominate and shape influence in the 21st century .  Traditional empires: Established by physical conquest, battles and war....

The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing

8. The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing Approach: Introduction with Thomas Edison’s Anecdote to bring out the essence of the topic. Bridge between introduction and body - Clarifying meaning of ‘being wrong’ and...

Essay on Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them

1. Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them Source: The essay topic is a quote by the French philosopher François-René de Chateaubriand. The phrase “Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them” reflects the historical pattern of human development, where societies...

UPSC ESE Notification 2025 released at upsc.gov.in for 232 vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024, a prestigious examination that recruits engineers for various prominent government positions. This article provides a detailed overview of the UPSC ESE 2024...

UPSC Previous Year Question Papers, Download Last 10 Year PYQs

The UPSC exam is highly competitive with a vast syllabus, but mastering every topic is not required. Instead, UPSC values smart and focused preparation. Looking at past exam papers from 2014 to 2023 can help you understand the exam pattern,...

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 Released at upsc.gov.in, Download PDF

The UPSC Mains Admit Card 2024 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 13th September 2024. Candidates who are eligible to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam can now download their admit card...

UPSC Preparation 2025, Check One Year Plan for UPSC 2025

The date for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) has now be released for the prelims will take place on 25 May 2025. If you are focussing for the UPSC CSE 2025, it is important to plan your study approach...