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HPV Vaccination 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

HPV Vaccination

The Hindu, Page 10, Editorial - A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination - GS-2-Health Why in news: The Government of India launched a nationwide cervical cancer campaign in February 2026, providing free HPV…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

Hormuz Crisis and Energy Security 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Economy

Hormuz Crisis and Energy Security

The Hindu, Page 6, Editorial - The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability - GS-3-Economy Why in News: The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlighted India's energy security challenges and renewed focus on coal…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

Gram Sabhas and Panchayats 03 Jul 2026

Current Affairs · Polity

Gram Sabhas and Panchayats

The Hindu, Page 6, Editorial - Yes and no - GS-2-Polity Why in News: A Rural Development Ministry report based on surveys examines citizen participation in gram sabhas and highlights concerns over participation fatigue.…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 26 Jun 2026

Current Affairs · Governance

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026

Subject - GS Paper-II (Governance & Social Justice) Subtopic - NGOs, civil society, and government policies. Source - The Hindu (26th June 2026 - Page 8 - Editorial Section) Onerous rules Why in news: The Foreign…

Decode Civils · 26 Jun 2026

Avinash (AIR-17 CSE-22) Philosophy 319 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Avinash (AIR-17 CSE-22) Philosophy 319 Marks

Hi All, This is the 6th Topper Journey & Strategy post from the Batch of 2023. Philosophy optional performance over the years has been a cause of concern for those who have opted this optional. The numbers are…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Aditi Varshney (AIR-57 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Aditi Varshney (AIR-57 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy

Hi All, Aditi Varshney secured AIR-57 in CSE-22 in her 1st attempt. Following is her write up where she has summarized her experience and learnings, dos and don'ts. Introduction Hello everyone! I am Aditi Varshney. I…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Arvind Hanglem (AIR-83 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Arvind Hanglem (AIR-83 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy

Arvind Hanglem secured AIR-83 in CSE-22 in his 4th attempt. Following is his detailed write up. Hello everyone ! I am Arvind Hanglem and I have secured AIR 83 in UPSC CSE 2022 in my 4th attempt (Ist Mains & Ist Interview). I come from the small town of Imphal West, Manipur.…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Aakriti Sethi (AIR-249 CSE-22) Motivational Journey 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey

Aakriti Sethi (AIR-249 CSE-22) Motivational Journey

Hi All, Aakriti Sethi's CSE journey will inspire one and all. She attempted CSE 6 times, couldn't clear Prelims in her 1st 5 attempts but kept going strong and finally achieved AIR-249 in CSE-22. Following is her…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks

Hi All, I have analyzed the data of 200 Toppers' marksheets and numbers are telling as far as GS-3 scores are concerned (200/933 Marksheets): Average Score: 84.20 Highest Score: 107 Marks Lowest Score: 63 Marks Score…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

My Geography Strategy - 4 Mains 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

My Geography Strategy - 4 Mains

There are optional subjects. Then there are Popular optional subjects. And then there is GEOGRAPHY! One of the most 'loved' subject WRT number of Aspirants opting for it and perhaps the most 'hated' subject because of…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Vidushi Singh (AIR-13 CSE-22) Economics 276 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Vidushi Singh (AIR-13 CSE-22) Economics 276 Marks

Hi All, Vidushi Singh secured AIR-13 in CSE-22 with Economics Optional in her 1st attempt. Following is her strategy. Introduction I am Vidushi Singh, AIR 13 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. I have completed my B. A. (Hons.) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026