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?
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PYQ = Previous Year Question; PUQ = Possible Upcoming Question.
Q13. Do you provide notes or PDFs?
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Yes, an 8 PM Daily Capsule PDF compiles the entire day.
Q14. Who prepares the content?
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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?
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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”?
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Why it matters, UPSC angle, and answer structure — not just headlines.
Q21. Can I access old newspapers?
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Yes. Full archives, month-wise.
Q22. Can I download PDFs?
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Yes. Daily Capsule PDFs are downloadable.
Q23. Do you cover economy, polity, geography, etc.?
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Yes. Every item is tagged to GS1–GS4 + Essay.
Q24. Can I use this on mobile and laptop?
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Available on web and Android; iOS coming soon.
Q25. How do I start reading?
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Sign up → Choose plan → Access instantly.
Q26. Can I cancel my plan anytime?
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Yes. Cancel or pause anytime.
Q27. Is this in Hindi or English?
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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?
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Scores and trends are saved to your dashboard.
Q30. Can I interact with mentors?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Fast daily revision and factual practice for Prelims.
₹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?
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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?
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Only invited students after two weeks of strong test performance.
Q45. Scholarship in 360?
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50% off (₹499) for consistent performers.
Q46. What makes 360 different?
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Limited seats + personalized strategy + constant evaluation.
Q47. How to apply for 360?
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Score well in daily tests; we’ll send an invite link.
Q48. Plan validity?
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Monthly; renew or upgrade anytime.
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.
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?
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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?
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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?
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Yes — upgrade/downgrade anytime.
Q88. Reset password?
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Use “Forgot Password” on the login screen.
Q89. Two devices?
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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?
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Generated instantly after payment.
Q94. Auto-renew?
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Only if you enable “Auto Renew”.
Q95. Pause subscription?
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Yes — up to 30 days.
Q96. Student discount?
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Performance-based via UPSC 360 scholarships.
Q97. Works offline?
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Downloaded PDFs work offline.
Q98. Delete account?
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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.