The Aspirant News — Most Asked Questions (FAQ)

🧭 Most Asked Questions

Answers based on 5 newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express, Business Standard, Down To Earth, Times of India), 7 magazines, and key government sources — curated for UPSC.

Q1. What is this platform?

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We are India’s first Smart UPSC Newspaper — designed for aspirants who struggle to connect daily news with the UPSC syllabus, PYQs, and Mains writing. We simplify, link, and test what matters.

Q2. What makes it unique?

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We combine 5 newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express, Business Standard, Down To Earth, Times of India), 7 magazines (Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW, Frontline, Science Reporter, DTE Monthly, India Year Book highlights) and key Government sources (PIB, PRS, RSTV, Lok Sabha, NITI Aayog, Budget, Ministries) — into one UPSC-ready feed.

Q3. Which 5 newspapers do you cover?

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The Hindu, The Indian Express, Business Standard, Down To Earth, Times of India.

Q4. Which magazines do you include?

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Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW, Frontline, Science Reporter, Down To Earth Monthly, India Year Book Highlights.

Q5. Which government sources do you cover?

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PIB, PRS India, Rajya Sabha TV, Lok Sabha Debates, NITI Aayog, Budget Documents, official Ministry releases.

Q6. Do you dump news like other websites?

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Never. We filter to **20–25 items/day** and attach clear Prelims, Mains, Essay, Ethics, PYQ, and PUQ linkages.

Q7. How does this help in UPSC preparation?

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You get curated current affairs aligned with GS1–GS4, plus daily practice — saving 3–4 hours and building answer-writing discipline.

Q8. Is this a coaching or just a newspaper?

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It’s a learning system. We train you to analyze and write like an examiner expects.

Q9. How is this different from Telegram channels or PDFs?

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We don’t copy-paste. Every item is expert-analyzed and connected to syllabus and past papers.

Q10. Can I use this as my only current affairs source?

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Yes — it replaces multiple subscriptions with one focused stream.

Q11. How many news articles do you give daily?

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Typically 20–25, each with UPSC linkages.

Q12. What is PYQ and PUQ?

About+
PYQ = Previous Year Question; PUQ = Possible Upcoming Question.

Q13. Do you provide notes or PDFs?

About+
Yes, an 8 PM Daily Capsule PDF compiles the entire day.

Q14. Who prepares the content?

About+
UPSC educators, content analysts, and ex-aspirants.

Q15. Is this for beginners or advanced aspirants?

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Both — beginners learn structure; advanced users sharpen analysis.

Q16. How does the daily newspaper work?

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Five daily segments: Morning Brief, Editorial Insight, Essay Builder, Ethics Case, Daily Test.

Q17. What time do updates come?

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6–10 AM hourly drops; 8 PM compiled capsule.

Q18. How many sections are there in one edition?

How+
Five sections, covering News → Test.

Q19. What is “linking with PYQ”?

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We attach past UPSC questions that map to each topic to train pattern recognition.

Q20. What is “smart analysis”?

How+
Why it matters, UPSC angle, and answer structure — not just headlines.

Q21. Can I access old newspapers?

How+
Yes. Full archives, month-wise.

Q22. Can I download PDFs?

How+
Yes. Daily Capsule PDFs are downloadable.

Q23. Do you cover economy, polity, geography, etc.?

How+
Yes. Every item is tagged to GS1–GS4 + Essay.

Q24. Can I use this on mobile and laptop?

How+
Available on web and Android; iOS coming soon.

Q25. How do I start reading?

How+
Sign up → Choose plan → Access instantly.

Q26. Can I cancel my plan anytime?

How+
Yes. Cancel or pause anytime.

Q27. Is this in Hindi or English?

How+
English now; Hindi available/expanding; more languages based on demand.

Q28. Does this include test series?

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Yes — daily Prelims + Mains (volume depends on plan; ₹99 Prelims plan adds 20–25 Q/day + PYQs).

Q29. Can I track my performance?

How+
Scores and trends are saved to your dashboard.

Q30. Can I interact with mentors?

How+
Yes, via Mains Score Booster and 360 Program.

Q31. What’s included in ₹199 plan?

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Daily 20–25 news, PYQ/PUQ links, Prelims+Mains+Essay+Ethics, Editorials, and the 8 PM Capsule PDF.

Q32. Who should buy ₹199?

Plans+
Serious UPSC/State PCS aspirants needing a daily, complete current-affairs workflow.

Q33. Does it include tests?

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Yes — daily Prelims; Mains weekly in this plan. Higher plans add more writing & reviews.

Q34. Is this better than monthly magazines?

Plans+
Yes — magazines are 20–30 days late; we update daily.

Q35. What’s in the ₹99 Prelims Coverage Plan?

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Prelims-only: facts, PYQs, short notes, and daily 20–25 Q (current-affairs focus).

Q36. Why is ₹99 useful?

Plans+
Fast daily revision and factual practice for Prelims.

Q37. ₹99 vs ₹199?

Plans+
₹99 = Prelims tests only. ₹199 = full newspaper + Mains/Essay/Ethics + Prelims.

Q38. What do I get in ₹399 (Mains Score Booster)?

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Submit up to 600 handwritten answers/month in-app. Experts review within ~24 hours with structure, content gaps, and examiner-style feedback. We use human evaluators supported by AI — not cheap AI that flatters without improving you.

Q39. How do I submit answers?

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Use the daily link or write directly inside the app; tap “Submit for Review.”

Q40. Who reviews the answers?

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Verified mentors and UPSC content evaluators.

Q41. How long for feedback?

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We batch answers at 5 PM; feedback is delivered by next morning.

Q42. Do I get model answers?

Plans+
Yes — you receive a reviewed model answer the next day.

Q43. What is UPSC 360 (₹999)?

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Selective 360° mentorship: NCERT & advanced video courses, newspaper, Prelims tests, Mains writing, strategy, doubts.

Q44. Who can join UPSC 360?

Plans+
Only invited students after two weeks of strong test performance.

Q45. Scholarship in 360?

Plans+
50% off (₹499) for consistent performers.

Q46. What makes 360 different?

Plans+
Limited seats + personalized strategy + constant evaluation.

Q47. How to apply for 360?

Plans+
Score well in daily tests; we’ll send an invite link.

Q48. Plan validity?

Plans+
Monthly; renew or upgrade anytime.

Q49. Free trial?

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Yes — basic access for 3 days post performance review unlock.

Q50. Refund policy?

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Full refund within 7 days if usage < 10%.

Q51. Which GS papers do you cover?

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GS1–GS4, Essay, and Ethics.

Q52. Science & Tech?

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Yes — application-focused, UPSC-relevant.

Q53. Environment & Climate?

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Daily with Down To Earth + The Hindu inputs.

Q54. Social Issues?

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Yes — from editorials and magazines like Yojana/Kurukshetra.

Q55. International Relations?

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MEA, RSTV, and Express coverage; only what’s exam-relevant.

Q56. Government Schemes?

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Yes — updated with current relevance and PYQ angles.

Q57. Budget & Economy?

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Detailed coverage via Business Standard + PIB.

Q58. Accuracy?

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3-step expert verification for each item.

Q59. NITI Aayog reports?

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Summarized and mapped to GS2/GS3.

Q60. PIB releases?

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Daily; simplified and categorized.

Q61. Ethics and Case Studies?

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One Ethics case daily with analysis for GS4.

Q62. Maps/diagrams?

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Included wherever it improves recall.

Q63. Old current affairs?

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“Retrospect” section for backward linking & revision.

Q64. Weekly revision?

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Yes — concise weekly summaries.

Q65. Previous year analysis?

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Every topic shows “Related PYQ”.

Q66. What are “UPSC Links”?

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Direct mapping to syllabus and likely questions.

Q67. Do you give model answers?

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Yes — for every Mains question.

Q68. How long are articles?

Content+
Daily briefs ~100–150 words; answers/essays follow UPSC word limits.

Q69. Daily editorial summaries?

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Two editorials + one opinion with balanced views.

Q70. Essay practice?

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One essay idea daily with outline and PYQ linkage.

Q71. How will this improve my scores?

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You build the three pillars: analysis habit, content recall, structured writing.

Q72. Daily time required?

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~60–90 minutes covers everything.

Q73. How do you track progress?

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Through daily test scores and review history.

Q74. See improvement in 1 month?

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Most feel noticeable gains within 15 days.

Q75. Has anyone cleared UPSC using this method?

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This model mirrors systems used by many toppers.

Q76. Working professionals & students?

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Built for busy schedules; cuts noise and saves time.

Q77. Do I need coaching with this?

Performance+
Not necessary — this covers 60–70% effectively.

Q78. How do I know what’s important each day?

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We tag every item as Prelims / Mains / Essay / Ethics.

Q79. Download progress report?

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Yes — daily/weekly from your profile dashboard.

Q80. If I miss a day?

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Catch up via the Archive any time.

Q81. Does this replace reading newspapers?

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Yes — we do the heavy lifting and link everything to UPSC needs.

Q82. Share with my group?

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Sharing is enabled for all users.

Q83. Will I get alerts for important topics?

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Yes — push notifications for the top headlines.

Q84. How do I know I’m improving?

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Your quiz scores and written feedback trends will show it.

Q85. How soon can I complete current affairs?

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Current affairs is an ongoing loop. With 3 months of consistency, you’ll connect contexts quickly and write full answers, essays, and Ethics case studies confidently.

Q86. How do I sign up?

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Register on web/app → choose a plan → start reading. (Support available if needed.)

Q87. Can I change my plan later?

Support+
Yes — upgrade/downgrade anytime.

Q88. Reset password?

Support+
Use “Forgot Password” on the login screen.

Q89. Two devices?

Support+
Allowed, but not simultaneously.

Q90. Contact support?

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Use in-app Help or email support@theaspirantnews.com.

Q91. Is my data safe?

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Yes — encrypted; never sold or shared.

Q92. Payments accepted?

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UPI, cards, Paytm, Google Pay.

Q93. Invoice/receipt?

Support+
Generated instantly after payment.

Q94. Auto-renew?

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Only if you enable “Auto Renew”.

Q95. Pause subscription?

Support+
Yes — up to 30 days.

Q96. Student discount?

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Performance-based via UPSC 360 scholarships.

Q97. Works offline?

Support+
Downloaded PDFs work offline.

Q98. Delete account?

Support+
Settings → Delete Account.

Q99. Telegram/WhatsApp group?

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Yes — for updates and discussions.

Q100. Where are announcements?

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In-app “Notice Board” and official Telegram.
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