UPSC Official Website: For official notifications, exam calendars, previous year question papers (Official), and the latest results.
UPSC Online: The portal for filling out the DAF (Detailed Application Form) and Admit Card downloads.
2. The Current Affairs “Holy Trinity”
PIB (Press Information Bureau): The government’s official news agency. Purna Tip: Check the ‘Features’ and ‘Releases’ section daily for GS 2 & 3.
PRS Legislative Research: The best source to track Bills, Acts, and simplified summaries of complex laws (Essential for GS 2 – Polity).
Sansad TV (YouTube): Watch ‘Perspective’ and ‘Sansad Desk’ for balanced debates on national and international issues.
3. Governance, Policy & Economy (GS 2 & 3)
NITI Aayog: For reports on sustainable development, health, and education indices. Purna Tip: Download the ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’ report.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): For official stances on International Relations (GS 2). Check the ‘Media Briefings’ for India’s view on global conflicts.
India Budget & Economic Survey: Essential for GS 3 (Economy). Download the ‘Summary’ and ‘Key Highlights’ every February.
Invest India: Excellent source for data on sectors like Manufacturing, Startup India, and PLI schemes.
4. Geography, Environment & Mapping
Bhuvan (ISRO): India’s Geo-platform. Great for understanding Indian topography and satellite data.
Down To Earth: The most reliable source for Environment, Climate Change, and Science & Tech updates.
DARPG (2nd ARC Reports): The Bible for GS 4 (Ethics) and GS 2 (Governance). Purna Tip: Focus on the 4th Report (Ethics in Governance) and 12th Report (Citizen-Centric Administration).
United Nations (UN): For SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and international reports.
