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375 notes, open to read without an account · 992 real Prelims questions · 10 papers, 2016 to 2025

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01Plan · Prep Guide

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The shape of the exam before anything else: what is on the syllabus, which books are standard, and what each stage actually demands of you.

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The syllabus, topicwiseThe reading listPrelimsCSATMainsOptionals
Polity 95History 41Geography 46Economy 27Environment 34Science & Technology 83Art & Culture 32Current Affairs 17

02Learn · Read

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03Test · Practice

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History

Medium · Medieval agriculture / technology

The medieval-era term 'Araghatta', found in inscriptions and travellers' accounts of India, refers to which of the following?

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Published today20th September, 2026
Trump signs Russia sanctions law, clearing the way for up to 100 percent tariffs on IndiaEconomy · Mains GS3
Railways approves Rs 252 crore for Kavach 4.0 safety system across Lucknow DivisionEconomy
Centre grants permission to fell over 156,000 borer-hit sal trees in Madhya PradeshEnvironment · Mains GS3

04Keep up · Current Affairs

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