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Current Affairs

128 PYQs. See the year-wise trend below, then open a subtopic to study tricks and attempt questions.

Questions128
Subtopics37
Tricks12

PYQs by year

128 total
2013
1
2014
3
2015
8
2016
22
2017
10
2018
10
2019
9
2020
3
2021
8
2022
12
2023
14
2024
12
2025
16

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Elimination tricks

12 from PYQs

Common distractors and how to eliminate wrong options in this theme.

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    Always check for recent policy changes, especially tax reforms, as UPSC frequently tests updated regulations.

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    Always cross-check numerical figures like 'one crore' or 'three lakhs' as UPSC frequently modifies these for …

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    Always verify India's current membership status, as it can change over time due to geopolitical shifts.

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    Associate books with the specific portfolio or expertise of the author.

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    Associate key diplomatic terms with their specific geographical and political contexts.

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    Associate specific declarations with major international organizations or groupings.

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    Avoid assuming a country's general economic ties with India automatically mean UPI merchant payment support.

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    Avoid confusing heavy transport aircraft (like IL-76) with combat jets.

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    Avoid guessing if unsure about any pair; incorrect assumptions can lead to negative marking.

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    Avoid guessing; factual knowledge about the mission's scientific goals is crucial for multi-statement questio…

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    Avoid making assumptions about the scale or scope of scientific projects; verify specific claims like 'larges…

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    Avoid options that describe economic or social phenomena unrelated to ecological collapse.