After quite a few sessions with UPSC interview candidates, I have a few things to share. I am seeing some definitive patterns, some common mistakes students make across the board. …
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The Growth of Chess in India and the Rise of Praggnanandhaa | Edukemy Blog
by Deb Tripathiby Deb TripathiChess is surging in India, with Praggnanandhaa leading the charge. Vishwanathan Anand’s legacy and digital platforms have fueled this rise.
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UPSC success survey – as told by successful aspirants
by Deb Tripathiby Deb TripathiWhat is the secret sauce of UPSC’s success, its best practices? What do successful aspirants do best? How do they approach the exam?
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Preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination is a rigorous and time-consuming process that demands dedication and strategic planning.
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Volcanic Landforms Explained for UPSC: Intrusive Landforms, Deccan Traps & Baron Island
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamVolcanoes are not just dramatic eruptions on the surface. For UPSC Geography, what matters is understanding where magma comes from, how it moves, and the landforms it creates inside the …
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Northern Mountains of India: Himalayas & Trans-Himalayas Explained for UPSC Geography
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamIf map work feels scary, you’re not alone. For most UPSC aspirants, Geography becomes tough not because concepts are hard, but because locations are unclear. Once you know where what …
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Rare Earth Elements and India: Why the US–China Trade War Makes Them a Geopolitical Weapon
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamRare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most powerful tools in global geopolitics. While the world watches the US–China trade war, sanctions, and tech rivalry, the real …
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Horn of Africa and Gulf of Aden: The New Geopolitical Flashpoint You Shouldn’t Ignore
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamWhile global attention often stays fixed on conflicts in West Asia or Eastern Europe, a major geopolitical churn is unfolding quietly in the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of …
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Greenland and the Arctic in Global Geopolitics: From World War II to the Present
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamThe Arctic region has suddenly returned to global headlines with the US showing interest in Greenland, China calling itself a “near-Arctic state”, and Russia dominating the Arctic coastline. But for …
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Why Turkey is Supporting Pakistan Against India: The Real Geopolitical Story
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamIn recent months, many Indians were surprised to see Turkey openly backing Pakistan during periods of heightened tension with India. What made this even more serious was the use of …
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India–Pakistan Wars and Terrorism: Complete Timeline from 1947 to Pahalgam 2025
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamThe relationship between India and Pakistan has been shaped by wars, terrorism, and military standoffs ever since the Partition of 1947. For UPSC aspirants, this topic is crucial because it …
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Cauvery River System: Complete Geography of South India’s Lifeline
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamThe Cauvery River is one of the most important peninsular rivers of India, both geographically and politically. For UPSC aspirants, it is a high-yield topic because it connects physical geography, …
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UPSC Prelims 2025 Geography: How NCERT Class 11 Directly Decided the Paper
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamThe UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper surprised many aspirants. Not because it was random, but because it was deeply conceptual and NCERT-driven. What this really means is simple:UPSC is no …
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Dam Wars in South Asia: How Water is Becoming a Geopolitical Weapon
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamSouth Asia is quietly entering a new kind of conflict zone. Not over land. Not over borders. But over rivers. What this really means is simple: dams are no longer …
