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UPSC CSE Mains 2025 admit cards released; here's download link
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2025 admit cards. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website The main exam will be conducted from August 22 to 31 in two shifts: 9.00 am to and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The Commission notified a total of 979 vacancies. Steps to download CSE Mains 2025 admit card
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UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Economy topics aspirants shouldn't miss
Are You Mains Ready? With the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 beginning on August 22, no subject can be taken for granted—each one has the potential to surprise you with unexpected questions. Thus, to make your economy preparation sharper and more focused, here's a checklist of important topics with PYQ insights based on the syllabus of General Studies-III, highlighting why the given topic is relevant. Are these topics part of your final revision plan yet? UPSC Mains 2025 Revision: Top 15 Polity and Governance topics UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 International Relations topics UPSC Mains 2025 Revision Checklist: Top 15 Science and technology topics 📌 Why in News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 on 1st February. In her speech, she highlighted four engines of development for the 2025-26 fiscal year: agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investments, and exports. The Union Budget is a crucial component of the UPSC syllabus. Thus, understanding its facts, figures, and analysis is significantly important, as questions can be asked on various aspects, and it also provides good fodder for the Mains answers. Key dimensions to cover: • Know in detail the basics of a budget and its components. • Know the key highlights of Union Budget 2025-26. • What does the Union Budget 2025-26 say on agriculture? • What are the major government schemes related to the agriculture sector? • What are the major announcements for India's MSME sector in the Union Budget? • How Union Budget addresses investment-related challenges to stimulate economic growth? • How does the Union Budget align with India's goal of becoming a global export hub? PYQ Insight: 📍Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (UPSC CSE 2021) 📍One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective. (UPSC CSE 2017) Other important article covering the same topic: UPSC Issue at a Glance | Facts, figures, and analysis of the 4 engines driving the Union Budget 2025 How Budget 2025 empowers India's cities as engines of economic growth 📌 Why in News? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in Parliament on January 31. The Economic Survey is the comprehensive analysis of the economy that is conducted from within the Union government. Its observations and details provide an official framework for not only analysing the Indian economy but also sheds light on the challenges faced by our economy and the required solutions. It is an important document for the UPSC CSE, as questions have been asked based on it, and it also provides fodder for mains answers. Key dimensions to cover: • What is the Economic Survey and its significance? • What are the key highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25? • What are the main concerns flagged by the Economic Survey? • What are the survey's key recommendations for the various sectors of the economy, such as the external sector, investment, infrastructure, industry, service sector, and employment? • Know about these government schemes mentioned in Economic Survey – Jan Aushadhi scheme, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), PM Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) , One Station One Product Scheme, Bharatmala Pariyojana, National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), Bharat Net Project. PYQ Insight: 📍Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced a V- shapes recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer. ( UPSC CSE 2021) Other important article covering the same topic: UPSC Issue at a Glance | Economic Survey 2024-25 Decoded — What it says, what it warns, and what it recommends 📌 Why in News? With the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the US, the tariff and trade war has come into the spotlight. As this topic holds multi-dimensional relevance for the UPSC CSE exam, it relates not only to global trade, economic relations, and geopolitics but also to India's bilateral relations with the US. Trump's reciprocal tariffs affect international markets, influencing India's trade policies and economic strategies. Thus, understanding tariffs and their impact on India from a broader perspective becomes important. Key dimensions to cover: • What are tariffs? • How do tariffs work? • What is protectionism? How is it opposed to globalisation? • What are the key reasons behind the recent US government's decision to increase tariffs? • How do countries generally retaliate against tariffs, and what are the potential consequences of such retaliatory measures? • In what ways can the Trump administration's tariff policies impact India's economy? • How to navigate protectionism fallouts? • Analyse factors that contributed to the resurgence of protectionist policies in recent times? • How do you think India can navigate the protectionist measures and safeguard its economic interests? • What role should global institutions (like the WTO) play when powerful economies engage in protectionism? PYQ Insight: 📍What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of 'Trade War', especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (UPSC CSE 2018) Other important article covering the same topic: UPSC Issue at a Glance | Tariff war: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains Promise and perils of protectionism Trump's tariffs shake the foundation of globalisation 📌 Why in News? Amid US President Donald Trump's tariff regime looming over global trade, India's fiscal deficit remains a key concern. The government is mulling over tariff changes to address external imbalances, safeguard local manufacturing, and maintain fiscal targets. However, such measures could strain trade ties and inflate prices, potentially exacerbating the fiscal burden in the long term. In this context, covering the topic of fiscal management becomes important. Key dimensions to cover: • What is fiscal deficit and how does it reflect the government's financial health? • Types of deficit • Management of fiscal deficit • Why is it important for the government to maintain a moderate, but not zero, fiscal deficit? • Why fiscal discipline matters • What steps has the Indian government taken under Budget 2025 to move toward the fiscal deficit target of below 4.5% by 2025–26? • In what ways can deficit financing contribute positively to economic growth and welfare? • Is India's current fiscal deficit strategy sustainable in the face of potential economic shocks or global slowdowns? Other important article covering the same topic: India's fiscal balancing amid global economic uncertainties 📌 Why in News? The rising inflation in 2023-24 has been shaped by a combination of domestic and global factors, with a report by the State Bank of India projecting India's retail inflation to remain above 5 per cent in 2024. Inflation is an important part of the UPSC CSE syllabus of economy, as it is connected with multiple aspects of the economy. Key dimensions to cover: • What is inflation? How is it measured? • What are the major causes of inflation? • What are demand-pull and cost-push inflation? What are the primary drivers behind the two? • India has experienced rising inflation in 2023-24. What were the major factors behind it? • How does inflation affect the cost of living? • What is wage inflation, and how is it different from general inflation? • What measures have been taken by the government to manage rising prices and support economic stability? • What role does the Reserve Bank of India play in controlling inflation? PYQ Insight: 📍Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments (UPSC CSE 2019) Other important article covering the same topic: Rising inflation: A growing concern for policymakers How inflation affects cost of living UPSC Issue at a Glance | Food Inflation: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains 📌 Why in News? As one of the oldest agrarian societies in the world, India's farming practices have evolved over the years. However, agriculture today stands at a crossroads, with farmers grappling with challenges like climate change, shrinking arable land, depleting freshwater reserves, and rising input costs. In this context, covering the various aspects of agriculture becomes important for exams. Key dimensions to cover: • Contribution of Agriculture in the Indian economy. • Sustainable agriculture and different types of farming systems. • How has Indian agriculture evolved, and in what ways it is adapting to contemporary challenges? • What role has technology played in the evolution of Indian farming methods? How has the shift to market-oriented practices impacted Indian farmers and rural communities? • How have government policies influenced the transition from subsistence to market-driven agriculture in India? • Government initiatives related to agriculture. • How effective are the government's initiatives in supporting farmers and improving agricultural practices in the country? • How can agriculture be an engine for growth of the Indian economy? PYQ Insight: 📍How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (UPSC CSE 2019) Other important article covering the same topic: How agriculture evolves and adapts to current challenges How agriculture can be an engine for growth 📌 Why in News? With the World Bank raising its threshold poverty line to $3 a day (daily consumption of less than $3) from the earlier $2.15 a day, the extreme poverty rate for India declines sharply to 5.3 per cent in 2022-23 from 27.1 per cent in 2011-12. In absolute terms, people living in extreme poverty fell from 344.47 million to just 75.24 million, the latest data from the World Bank shows. In this context, covering the topic of the status of poverty in India is becoming increasingly important. Key dimensions to cover: • What is poverty? • Poverty measurement in India. • The evolution of poverty estimates in India. • Debates around India's poverty line. • The poverty debate. • What is poverty? How has poverty measurement evolved in India? • How can the social and institutional mistreatment of the poor hinder their ability to escape poverty, and what measures can be taken to address these issues? • Has economic growth contributed to increasing income and consumption inequality in India? • Evaluate major recommendations made by the Tendulkar Committee on Poverty estimates. PYQ Insight: 📍'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing'. Explain by giving reasons. (UPSC CSE 2018) Other important article covering the same topic: Knowledge Nugget: World Bank's revised poverty line and India — A must-know for UPSC Exam Poverty debates in India UPSC Essentials | Poverty and associated issues (Part 1) UPSC Essentials | Poverty and associated issues (Part 2) UPSC Essentials | Poverty and associated issues (Part 3) 📌 Why in News? The issue of unemployment has been at the heart of economic policy discussions, especially in recent decades when the link between economic growth and employment generation has social dimension too. This topic has various dimensions: factual – reflected through surveys, government reports and think tank data and analytical- based on experts' analysis and debates revolving around them. Key dimensions to cover: • What is unemployment or who is an unemployed person? Is unemployment synonymous with joblessness? • Different types of unemployment. • Issue of structural unemployment- Know in detail • What are the major causes of unemployment in India? • Why is youth unemployment seen as a major problem today? • Analyse the unemployment scenario in India. How does the government seek to tackle it? • What are the various consequences of unemployment? • What have been some of the measures or policy initiatives taken to control unemployment? • Will AI be the new cause of unemployment in the age to come? • How does the global economy affect national employment? PYQ Insight: 📍Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (UPSC CSE 2023) 📍The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favor of your answer. (UPSC CSE 2015) Other important article covering the same topic: UPSC Essentials | Unemployment and associated issues (Part 1) UPSC Essentials | Unemployment and associated issues (Part 2) The issue of structural unemployment 📌 Why in News? With over 80 per cent of the world's poor living in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, India is among the countries with the largest number of the world's poor, found the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report. The report also stated that almost 84 per cent of the world's poor live in rural areas and they are poorer than their counterparts in the urban areas. In the case of India, rural poverty has been a persistent issue for policymakers. Key dimensions to cover: • What are the key socioeconomic determinants of rural poverty in India and how do they impact both livelihoods and quality of life? • What are some key characteristics of rural poverty in India? • How does rural poverty differ from urban poverty? • What are the potential impacts of outdated poverty data on understanding and addressing multidimensional poverty in India? • How do social constraints related to caste, gender, and ethnicity impact poverty in rural areas and limit social mobility? • Rural-urban migration. • Government policies for growth of the rural economy. PYQ Insight: 📍Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators (UPSC CSE 2015) Other important article covering the same topic: Socioeconomic determinants of rural poverty in India 📌 Why in News? Women contribute around 63 per cent of the agricultural labour force in India, yet they lack access to key resources such as land ownership, finance, and advanced farming technologies. In this context, covering this emerging trend from a comprehensive perspective becomes essential. Key dimensions to cover: • What does the feminisation of agriculture imply? • How does the increase in farm-related work undertaken by women contribute to the feminisation of agriculture? • In what ways does feminisation of agriculture relate to women's control, ownership, and participation in agricultural resources? • Why is women's ownership of farmland and decision-making power over agricultural resources crucial for their empowerment? • What policy measures can help achieve gender equity in agriculture? PYQ Insight: 📍Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India. (UPSC CSE 2014) Other important article covering the same topic: How can feminisation of agriculture empower women? 📌 Why in News? Presently positioned as the fourth-largest economy globally, on par with Japan, the IMF forecasts India to be the fastest-growing major economy over the next two years, maintaining a significant advantage over both global and regional competitors despite the adjustment in growth projections. As a key measure of economic growth is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), its important to cover this topic from a broader perspective. Key dimensions to cover: • What does the World GDP Ranking 2025 say about the largest global economies? • What is GDP, and why is it considered a key measure of economic growth? • What are the different approaches used to measure GDP? • Is GDP an accurate measure of economic growth? • The recent debate related to GDP. PYQ Insight: 📍'Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product(GDP) in the post-reform period' Give reasons. How far the recent changes in Industrial Policy capable of increasing the industrial growth rate? (UPSC CSE 2017) 📍Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. (2019) Other important article covering the same topic: UPSC Issue at a Glance | From largest economies to understanding GDP: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains Three approaches to measuring GDP and why they matter Why is GDP considered a key measure of economic growth? 📌 Why in News? A recent study by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Employment has estimated that the number of gig workers in India will grow to around 23 million by 2030 from around 3 million across 11 platform companies in 2020. This projection is supposed to include 7 per cent of India's total non-agricultural workers. Key dimensions to cover: • What is the gig economy? • What distinguishes gig work from traditional employment in terms of labour rights and protections? • The classification of gig workers as 'self-employed' is considered problematic. Why? • What does growth in the gig sector imply for India's economy? • What are the key provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 with respect to gig workers? • How have states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Telangana responded differently to the challenges faced by gig workers? • Labour regulations and gig workers • Need for fair treatment and protection PYQ Insight: 📍Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India. (UPSC CSE 2021) Other important article covering the same topic: How gig workers struggle between flexibility and insecurity 📌 Why in News? The Minimum Support Price is a central government policy designed to support farmers. MSP, along with Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP), is an evergreen kind of economy topic; thus, covering it for mains becomes essential. Key dimensions to cover: • What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? • What is the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)? • What is the historical background of MSP? • Who recommends MSP and who takes the final call? • Challenges associated with India's current MSP framework. • Why guaranteeing MSP is essential for farmers and India? • Evaluate the need for reforms in the grain management and food subsidy systems to achieve the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. PYQ Insight: 📍What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap? (UPSC CSE 2018) Other important article covering the same topic: The reform and welfare India needs by Ashok Gulati UPSC Essentials: One word a day — Minimum Support Price (MSP) Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for UPSC Exam 📌 Why in News? Enhanced market access in export-oriented and job-creating sectors, and duty-free access for 99 per cent of India's exports to the UK are among the major benefits New Delhi bagged as part of its first landmark trade deal with London. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London on July 24, comes as India seeks to integrate more closely with developed countries. Thus, knowing about it in detail becomes crucial. Key dimensions to cover: • Status of India-UK trade. • What is a Free Trade Agreement or FTA? • Major highlights of the India-UK FTA. • What led to the deal, and what issues emerged during negotiations? • What is the significance of India-UK FTA? • How does the India-UK FTA represent a significant shift in India's historically protectionist trade strategy? • What are the benefits and challenges of the India-UK trade deal for the textiles sector? Other important article covering the same topic: UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed: the key goods included, what it means 📌 Why in News? Recently, in its half-yearly Financial Stability Report (FSR), the RBI also noted that the Indian economy remains a key driver of global growth, underpinned by sound macroeconomic fundamentals and prudent macroeconomic policies. At the same time, it has proposed the creation of a Financial Conditions Index (FCI), which would enable real-time monitoring of the country's financial health. As the central bank, the RBI plays a vital role in regulating the country's economy and promoting financial literacy. Key dimensions to cover: • How has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) contributed to maintaining India's macroeconomic stability amid global economic uncertainties? • Evaluate the role of the RBI in maintaining monetary stability. What could be possible ways to improve its effectiveness, specifically amid rapid digitalisation? • What does the RBI Financial Inclusion Index measure, and how do the sub-indices of access, usage, and quality contribute to the overall picture of financial inclusion in India? • How can the RBI strengthen its supervisory framework to address rising cyber threats in the financial sector? • What is monetary policy? What are the major instruments of monetary policy employed by the RBI? • What is the difference between monetary policy and fiscal policy in managing the economy? • How has the relationship between the RBI and the government evolved recently? Other important article covering the same topic: How RBI helps maintain the resilience of Indian economy UPSC Issue at a Glance | RBI Explained – History, tools of monetary policy, and surplus transfer Check out the other UPSC Mains Special articles: What are 'directive words' in a UPSC Mains question paper and how do they help in scoring well? How to write effective answers for UPSC Mains Exam : 3 steps and 5 FAQs Subscribe to our UPSC newsletter. Stay updated with the latest UPSC articles by joining our Telegram channel – Indian Express UPSC Hub, and follow us on Instagram and X. Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for July 2025.
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UPSC CSE Mains 2025 admit cards releasing soon; exams from August 22
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2025 admit cards soon. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website The main exam will be conducted from August 22 to 31 in two shifts: 9.00 am to and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The Commission notified a total of 979 vacancies. Steps to download CSE Mains 2025 admit card
Economic Times
12-06-2025
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UPSC Mains Registration 2025: Dates, exam schedule, and how to apply online
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2025 results, with 14,161 candidates qualifying for the Mains. Registration for the Mains exam, which includes a written test and interview, opens June 16 and closes June 25 on A fee of ₹200 applies, except for female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads UPSC Mains Registration starting and closing date Steps to register Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) has declared the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2025 and released the registration schedule for the Mains examination. Candidates can check the official notice at total of 14,161 candidates have qualified to appear for the UPSC CSE Mains 2025, which will include both a written examination and a personality test/ application window for the Mains exam will be open from June 16 to June 25 on the official UPSC website. Applicants are required to pay a registration fee of ₹200, while female candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the 1: Visit the official UPSC website ( or 2: Log in using your One-Time Registration (OTR) 3: Fill out the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) for the Mains 4: Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable).Step 5: Review and submit before June 25, follows the conclusion of the preliminary exam (held on May 25, 2025), with the Mains scheduled to begin on August 22, 2025.
Time of India
12-06-2025
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- Time of India
UPSC Mains Registration 2025: Dates, exam schedule, and how to apply online
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2025 and released the registration schedule for the Mains examination. Candidates can check the official notice at upsc . A total of 14,161 candidates have qualified to appear for the UPSC CSE Mains 2025, which will include both a written examination and a personality test/interview. UPSC Mains Registration starting and closing date The application window for the Mains exam will be open from June 16 to June 25 on the official UPSC website. Applicants are required to pay a registration fee of ₹200, while female candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the fee. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empresas de Rio De Janeiro reduzem custos agora [Saiba mais] Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo Steps to register Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website ( or Step 2: Log in using your One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials. Live Events Step 3: Fill out the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) for the Mains exam. Step 4: Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable). Step 5: Review and submit before June 25, 2025. This follows the conclusion of the preliminary exam (held on May 25, 2025), with the Mains scheduled to begin on August 22, 2025.
