MentedMented blog
UPSC current affairs and explainers, each tied to the part of the syllabus it belongs to.
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Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Explained for UPSC
AVYAY for UPSC: India's umbrella scheme for senior citizens, its components, institutions, digital tools, Prelims traps and the Mains angle on ageing.
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CCUS in India: Carbon Capture Explained for UPSC
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage for UPSC: how it works, India's policy and missions, storage geology, Prelims traps and the Mains angle.
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Birsa Munda and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: UPSC Notes
Birsa Munda's Ulgulan, tribal freedom fighters, the 11 tribal museums, PM-JANMAN and Forest Rights Act links: a structured UPSC explainer.
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ADMM-Plus 2026: Members List and India's Role for UPSC
The 13th ADMM-Plus meets in Cebu on 28–29 Oct 2026. All 19 participating countries, India's role and what UPSC can ask.
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E85 and E100 Flex-Fuel Rules Explained for UPSC
MoRTH amended the CMV Rules on 26 Oct 2026 for E85 and E100 flex-fuel vehicles. Key facts, what the fuel labels mean and what UPSC can ask.
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VR, AR, MR and XR Explained: Immersive Tech for UPSC
Ahead of ESTIC-2026, a PIB explainer on immersive technologies. Clear definitions of VR, AR, MR and XR, India's push and the UPSC angles.
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GRAP Stage-I in Delhi-NCR: All 25 Actions for UPSC
Delhi's AQI turned 'Poor' on 21 Oct 2026 and GRAP Stage-I began across NCR. Key facts, all 25 actions and what UPSC can ask.
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Ramsar Sites in India 2026: Full List of 103 for UPSC
India has 103 Ramsar sites as of 15 Oct 2026. The full state-wise list, the two newest sites and what UPSC can ask.