#Upscessentials

Why is Europe reconsidering its dependence on the US-led nuclear umbrella? What is "dissuasion avancée" (forward deterrence) proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron? Does this offer a viable alternative to the US-led security guarantee?

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the ancient Greek historian Thucydides when he met the US president Donald Trump in Beijing. Does the reference to Thucydides Trap necessarily imply a reference to an ancient war or to “hegemonic stability”?

UPSC Essentials presents Week 155 History and Culture quiz for Prelims 2026. Test your knowledge on Syama Prasad Mookerjee, 1857 Revolt, Gandhi biographies, and key cultural history themes frequently asked in UPSC exams.

Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like liquefied natural gas, Committee of Creditors, shadow fleets, and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.

Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like Panchayat Advancement Index, functions of OPEC, India states sharing border with Bangladesh, Fourth Geneva Convention, and more, with MCQs and…

Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this weekly current affairs quiz, featuring key topics like Konark Sun Temple, contamination of groundwater, Mahanadi River dispute and more, with MCQs and detailed explanations.