Upcoming Mentoring Sessions
RMS - Indian Physiography - Archipelagos of India
RMS - Indian Physiography - Coastal Plains of India
RMS - Art & Culture - Bhakti Movement
RMS - Polity - Elections & Political Parties
RMS - Indian Physiography - The Great Indian Desert
Step-Up RMS - Economic Survey and Budget : Part - 2
Step-Up RMS - Resources - Forests, Soils, Minerals etc : Part - 2
Step-Up RMS - Environment and Biodiversity Current Affairs : Part - 2
Step-Up RMS - History : 1935 - Independence
Step-Up RMS - Science and Technology Current affairs - Part - 2
Step-Up RMS - History : 1921 - 1935
RMS - A&C - Current Affairs
RMS - Indian Physiography - Peninsular Plateau
RMS - Polity - Services under the Union and the States & Pressure Groups
RMS - Economy - Balance of Payments
RMS - Economy - Trade & Important Government Schemes
RMS - Modern History - 1830 AD to 1857 AD
RMS - Economy - Fiscal Policy & Budgeting
RMS - Economy - Inflation
RMS - Polity - Local-Self Government & Co-Operative Societies
Step-Up RMS - Environment and Biodiversity Current Affairs : Part - 1
Step-Up RMS - Science and Technology Current affairs - Part - 1
Step-Up RMS -History : 1906 - 1920
Step-Up RMS - History 1857-1905
Step-Up RMS - Geomorphology - Types and Distribution
Step-Up RMS - Evolution + Interior of earth + oceanography
Step-Up RMS - History - Constitutional reforms
Step-Up RMS - Medieval History - kingdom chronology + terminology (Part - 2)
RMS - Indian Physiography - The Great North Indian Plain
RMS - Indian Physiography - Intro & The Himalayas
Step-Up RMS - Indian geography - location , landforms
Step-Up RMS - Drainage system + Rivers (India and world)
RMS - Art & Culture - South India
RMS - Economy - Taxation
RMS - Economy - Money and Banking - Part II
RMS - Polity - Union Legislature - Part III
Step-Up RMS – Indian Culture: Architecture + Literature (Part-2)
Step-Up RMS - Human geography
Step-Up RMS - Delhi sultanate + mughal administration
Step-Up RMS - Resources - Forests, Soils, Minerals etc
Step-Up RMS - Climatology + Indian monsoon
Step-Up RMS - Medieval History - kingdom chronology + terminology
Step-Up RMS - Indian school of philosophy -Buddhism & Jainism
Step-Up RMS - Indian Culture : Architecture + literature
Step-Up RMS - Ancient history - chronology + terminology
Step-Up RMS - Economic Survey and Budget
Step-Up RMS - Polity - Miscl-Imp Judgements , Amendments, Miscl concepts etc
Step-Up RMS - Agriculture and related concepts
Step-Up RMS - Polity - Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies
Step-Up RMS - Economics - External Sector
Step-Up RMS - Polity - Judiciary- SC/HC/Lower courts
Step-Up RMS - Economics - Fiscal policy and Financial Markets
Step-Up RMS - Polity - Parliament and State Legislature
Step-Up RMS - Economics - Money and Banking
Step-Up RMS - Polity - Union and State Executives
Step-Up RMS - Economics - Basic Economics and Terminology
Step-Up RMS - Polity - State, Citizenship, FR/FD and Emergency Provisions
RMS - Polity - Judiciary - Part II
RMS - Geography - Biomes and Natural Resources
RMS - Economy - Money and Banking - Part I
RMS - Geography - Oceanography
RMS - Medieval History - 646 AD to 1192 AD
RMS - Art & Culture - Post Mauryan Period
RMS - Polity - Union Legislature - Part II
RMS - Economy - Financial Markets
RMS - Polity - Judiciary Part I
RMS - Polity - Separation of Powers & Federal System
RMS - Geography - Atmospheric Circulation
RMS - Polity - Union Legislature - Part I
RMS - Geography - Air Mass, Fronts & Cyclones
RMS - A&C - Pre-Historic to Mauryan Period
RMS - Economy - Fundamentals of Economy & NIA
RMS - Polity - Emergency Provisions
RMS - Geography - Humidity, Clouds & Precipitation
RMS - Economy - Demography, Poverty & Employment
RMS - Modern History - 1813 AD to 1857 AD
RMS - Polity - Union & State Executive
RMS - Modern History - 1932 AD to 1947 AD
RMS - Geography - Basics of Atmosphere
RMS - Polity - Fundamental Rights - Part III
RMS - Economy - Planning and Mobilisation of Resources
RMS - Modern History - 1919 AD to 1932 AD
RMS - Modern History - 1757 AD to 1813 AD
RMS - Economy - Financial Organisations
RMS - Geography - Major Landforms
RMS - Polity - Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
RMS - Geography - EQ, Faulting and Fracture
RMS - Polity - Fundamental Rights - Part II
RMS - Economy - Industry, Infrastructure & Investment Models
RMS - Polity - DPSP & FD
RMS - Economy - Indian Agriculture - Part II
RMS - Geography - Rocks & Volcanoes and its landforms
RMS - Geography - Evolution of Oceans & Continents
RMS - Polity - Fundamental Rights - Part I
RMS - Modern History - 1498 AD to 1757 AD
RMS - Modern History - 1858 AD to 1919 AD
RMS - Geography - Interior of the Earth & Geomorphic Processes
RMS - Geography - Universe and Earth and Basic concepts on Earth
RMS - Economy - Indian Agriculture - Part I
RMS - Economy - Fundamentals of the Indian Economy
RMS - Polity - Union & its territories and Citizenship
RMS - Polity - Constitution & its Salient Features and Preamble
Learning Support Session - ANSWER writing MASTER Session
Learning Support Session - How to Read Newspaper?
Mastering Art of writing Ethics Answers
Mastering Art of Writing Social Issues Answers
Answer Review Session
UPSC CSE 2026 Form Filling Doubt Session
Mentoring Session (2024 - 25) - How to Write an ESSAY?
Social Issues Doubts and Mentoring Session
Ethics & Essay Doubts and Mentoring Session
Geography & Environment Doubts and Mentoring Session
History Doubts and Mentoring Session
Economy & Agriculture Doubts and Mentoring Session
Online Orientation Session
How to Read Newspaper and Make Notes?
Mains Support Programme 2025-(2)
Mains Support Programme 2025- (1)
Polity & International Relations Doubts and Mentoring Session
Mentoring Sessions (2024-25) - How to DO REVISION?
Learning Support Session - How to Start Preparation?
RMS - Geography - World Mapping
Mentoring Session (2024-25) - How to Make Notes?
General Mentoring Session (GMS )
Mentoring Session (2025-26) - How to write an Answer?
Online Test
12 May 2026
Full Length Test - 9 (R7729)
Questions : 100 Questions
Time Limit : 0 Mins
Expiry Date : May 31, 2026, midnight
Online Test
12 May 2026
Full Length Test - 9 (R7729)
Questions : 100 Questions
Time Limit : 0 Mins
Expiry Date : May 31, 2026, midnight
Online Test
12 May 2026
CA Test - 14 (CA1114)
Questions : 100 Questions
Time Limit : 0 Mins
Expiry Date : May 31, 2026, midnight
Online Test
12 May 2026
CA Test - 14 (CA1114)
Questions : 100 Questions
Time Limit : 0 Mins
Expiry Date : May 31, 2026, midnight
Current Affairs
May 11, 2026
About Tristan da Cunha:
- It is both a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean and the largest island of that group.
- The archipelago is volcanic in origin.
- It is about midway between southern Africa and South America.
- It is considered the most remote inhabited chain of islands in the world.
- The islands were discovered in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha, after whom they are named.
- The island group is a constituent part of the British overseas territory.
- The main island, Tristan da Cunha, has a small settlement named Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. It has an estimated population of 250 permanent residents.
- Other islands in the Tristan Archipelago are uninhabited: two (Gough Island and Inaccessible Island) form a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Nightingale Island, Stoltenhoff and Alex (or Middle) Island also have globally significant biodiversity.
- The archipelago contains no airstrip and is accessible only by boat or helicopter.
- Tristan da Cunha has a unique economic and social structure in which land is communally owned and all families engage in farming.
- Outsiders cannot settle or buy land on the islands.
- In addition to agriculture, the other sectors of the economy are government and commercial fishing.
Current Affairs
May 11, 2026
About Indian Vulture:
- The Indian vulture, also called the long-billed vulture, is a bird of prey native to Asia.
- Scientific Name: Gyps indicus
- It is part of a group called ‘’Old World vultures’’.
- They belong to the Accipitridae family, which includes eagles and hawks.
- Habitat and Distribution:
- These are native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
- They are usually found in savannas and other open habitats around villages, cities, and near cultivated areas.
- It has suffered a 97-99% population decrease due to poisoning caused by the veterinary drug diclofenac.
- It was given to working animals, as it reduced joint pain and so kept them working for longer.
- Vultures got poisoned when they ate the meat of dead cattle that had been treated with diclofenac. This caused kidney failure in the vultures.
- Features:
- It is a bulky medium-sized Females of this species are smaller than males.
- They have a small, mostly bald head with few feathers.
- It has a long, featherless neck, dark eyes, and a long, yellowish beak.
- Its body and covert feathers are light brown.
- Its wings are broad, and its tail feathers are short.
- Its large wingspan allows it to fly long distances while using minimal energy.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.
Key Facts about Melghat Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in Maharashtra’s Amravati district.
- Perched on the southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range, also known as the Gavilgarh Hills, the very name Melghat translates to “meeting of the ghats.”
- It was the first tiger reserve in Maharashtra.
- Rivers: The Tapti River flows gracefully along the reserve’s northeastern boundary, while five tributaries—Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar—crisscross the sanctuary.
- Tribes: The Korkus are the largest tribal community in Melghat.
- Flore:
- It is dominated by tropical dry deciduous
- Towering teak trees (Tectona grandis) dominate, interspersed with other valuable species such as Ain (Terminalia tomentosa), Haldu (Adina cordifolia), and Bamboo.
- Fauna:
- Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Sambar deer, Leopard, Nilgais, dhole, hyena, jungle cat, langur, etc.
- It is considered a stronghold of the critically endangered forest owlet.
Current Affairs
May 11, 2026
About Lupus Disease:
- It is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs.
- It causes widespread inflammation and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
- Causes: The causes of lupus are not known. But they may be linked to a person's environment, family history (genetics), or hormonal factors.
- Lupus is much more common among women than men.
- It mostly affects people between 20 to 40 years old but can also occur in newborns, children, and older adults.
- There are several kinds of lupus:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common It can be mild or severe and can affect many parts of the body. SLE accounts for 70% of lupus cases.
- Discoid lupus causes a red rash that doesn’t go away.
- Subacute cutaneous lupus causes sores after being out in the sun.
- Drug-induced lupus is caused by certain medicines. It usually goes away when you stop taking the medicine.
- Neonatal lupus, which is rare, affects newborns. It is probably caused by certain antibodies from the mother.
- Symptoms:
- Lupus causes symptoms throughout your body, depending on which organs or systems it affects.
- Everyone experiences a different combination and severity of symptoms.
- The symptoms of lupus occur in times of flare-ups. Between flare-ups, people usually experience times of remission, when there are few or no symptoms.
- The wide range of symptoms in the body includes joint pain, headache, rashes, fever, fatigue, mouth sores, confusion, swollen glands, and blood clots, among others.
- Left untreated, it can progress to damage the kidneys, lungs, heart, and even the brain.
- Treatment: There is no cure for lupus, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help control it.
Current Affairs
May 11, 2026
About Sabarmati River:
- It is a monsoon-fed, west-flowing river flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Course:
- It originates from the Dhebar Lake, situated in the southeast of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district.
- From its source, the river flows in a southwest direction.
- As it flows through the plains, the river enters the state of Gujarat.
- It finally empties into the Gulf of Khambhat of the Arabian Sea.
- The basin is bounded by Aravalli Hills on the north and northeast, by the Rann of Kutch on the west, and by the Gulf of Khambhat on the south.
- The banks of the Sabarmati River have cities like Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
- It flows north-south through Ahmedabad, bisecting the city into its western and eastern halves.
- Major Tributaries: Wakal River, Harnav River, Hathmati River, Watrak River, and Madhumati River.
Current Affairs
May 11, 2026
About Cyrtodactylus varadgiri:
- Cyrtodactylus varadgirii (Giri's Geckoella) is a species of gecko in the gekkonidae family.
- It is nocturnal, insectivorous, and terrestrial, living in dense leaf litter on the forest floor.
- It is endemic to India and found in parts of western and Central India, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
- The gecko was first discovered in 2016.
- It is one of the widely distributed but poorly known ground-dwelling geckos from India.
- It is also unusual among its close relatives in being associated not only with natural habitats but also with open and human-modified landscapes, including urban green spaces.
- Except for the record of the occurrence of this species from various locations, mostly during the monsoon, information on other aspects of its natural history is highly understudied.