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India’s Global Diplomacy After Republic Day 2026

India’s Global Diplomacy After Republic Day 2026: EU Chief Guests, Strategic Impact & Bilateral Relations Foreign Chief Guests, Strategic Signals, and Bilateral Impact (UPSC IR Focus) India’s Republic Day is not only a constitutional celebration but also a strategic diplomatic platform. The selection of foreign chief guests often reflects India’s current foreign policy priorities, geopolitical …

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77th Republic Day of India

Education / By prayas

77th Republic Day of India – 26 January 2026 Date: 26 January 2026Significance: Commemorates the day the Constitution of India came into effect (26 January 1950)Theme: Constitutional Values, Democracy, National UnityExam Relevance: Polity, Constitution, Important Days, National Events, Defence Introduction Republic Day is one of India’s three national holidays, observed annually on 26 January. It …

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International Day of Education 2026

Education / By prayas

International Day of Education 2026: Inclusive Education, Digital Learning & SDG-4 Observed on: 24 JanuaryFocus: Inclusive Education, Digital Learning, and SDG-4Exam Relevance: Education Policy, Global Initiatives, UN Observances, Sustainable Development Goals Introduction The International Day of Education, observed every year on 24 January, highlights the central role of education in promoting sustainable development, social justice, …

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Why Current Affairs Revision in January Is Non-Negotiable

Education / By prayas

Why Current Affairs Revision in January Is Non-Negotiable For aspirants of UPSC, Bank, SSC, and RRB exams, January is the final countdown to prelims. By now, most candidates have completed the bulk of their syllabus. What separates top performers from the rest is how well they revise and retain current affairs, which often constitute a …

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How Normalisation Changes Your Final Rank

Banking Coaching, RRB Railway, SSC / By prayas

How Normalisation Changes Your Final Rank: Score Scaling, Fairness & Shift Differences Introduction: Why Normalisation Confuses Aspirants Many aspirants feel shocked after exam results when their expected marks do not match their final score or rank. A common reaction is:“I did well, but my rank is still low. Why?” In most Bank, SSC, and RRB …

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How One Weak Section Pulls Down the Entire Score

Education / By prayas

How One Weak Section Pulls Down the Entire Score: Scores Collapse in Bank, SSC & RRB Exams Introduction: The Hidden Reason Behind Missed Cut-Offs Many aspirants walk out of the exam hall feeling confident. They attempted well, accuracy felt good, and most questions looked familiar. Yet, when results are declared, they fall short of the …

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Why Clearing Prelims Early Doesn’t Guarantee Final Selection

UPSC / By prayas

Why Clearing Prelims Early Doesn’t Guarantee Final Selection Introduction: The Biggest Misbelief in Government Exams Every exam cycle, thousands of aspirants proudly say, “Mera Prelims ho jaata hai.”Yet, very few of them reach the final merit list. Clearing Prelims early gives confidence—but it also creates a false sense of security. Many aspirants relax, delay serious …

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Prelims vs Mains Gap

Education / By prayas

Prelims vs Mains Gap: What Aspirants Must Fix in January Introduction: The Silent Gap That Breaks Selection Every year, thousands of aspirants clear Prelims in Bank, SSC, and RRB exams but fail to convert that success into final selection. The reason is not lack of effort or intelligence. It is the Prelims–Mains gap. January is …

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IBPS Calendar 2026–27 Released

Banking Coaching / By prayas

IBPS Calendar 2026–27 Released: IBPS PO, Clerk, RRB & SO Exam Schedule for Banking Aspirants The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Calendar 2026–27 on 16 January 2026, announcing the tentative examination dates for major banking recruitment exams including IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS Specialist Officer (SO), and IBPS RRB. …

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Why January Preparation Decides Bank, SSC & RRB Final Selection

Banking Coaching, RRB Railway, SSC / By prayas

Why January Preparation Decides Bank, SSC & RRB Final Selection Introduction: January Is Not Just Another Month For most Bank, SSC, and RRB aspirants, January feels like a normal preparation month. Many believe the real pressure will come later, closer to the exam. This thinking is one of the biggest reasons why capable students miss …

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