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Modern History

Mahatma Gandhi & UPSC Mains: 59 Previous-Year Questions (2001–2026)

Gandhi Jayanti special: every Gandhi-related UPSC Mains question from 2001 to 2026 in one table — 59 questions from GS Paper I, GS Paper IV (Ethics), the Essay paper and the History, PSIR, Philosophy and Sociology optionals, each with year, paper, marks, word limit and theme. Opens with the pattern behind them: the six dimensions UPSC keeps returning to — Gandhi as a mass mobiliser, his political strategy (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Khilafat, Quit India), his philosophy (Satyagraha, truth, non-violence, Swaraj, duties and rights), Gandhi and social justice, comparisons with Ambedkar, Bose, Tagore and M.N. Roy, and his relevance today.

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International Relations

Indus Waters Treaty, 1960

Current-affairs IR brief on the Indus Waters Treaty from water-sharing framework to strategic challenge — the river division, Permanent Indus Commission, three-tier dispute mechanism, hydropower disputes, and India’s options after placing the treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, including why India cannot simply “stop the water”. Closes with Prelims and Mains practice (GS Paper II International Relations, GS Paper I Rivers).

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Defence & Security

India’s Air Power Modernisation: Su-30MKI Upgrade and Project Kusha

Current-affairs defence brief on India’s proposed ₹60,000-crore Su-30MKI upgrade and 12 additional aircraft, alongside the indigenous Kusha long-range air defence system. Covers why offensive and defensive air power must be read together, the shift from acquiring platforms to building an integrated and indigenous aerospace ecosystem, technological lessons, challenges and the way forward, with Mains practice questions (GS Paper III Defence Technology, Indigenisation).

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Science & Technology

Editing the Molecular Skeleton: Carbon-to-Nitrogen Skeletal Editing

Current-affairs Science & Technology brief on University of Chicago research in Science (24 September 2026) reporting a milder C→N skeletal-transmutation method that makes triplet aryl nitrenes chemically productive. Covers skeletal editing and the singlet–triplet problem, the new reaction cascade, applications in medicinal chemistry, wider significance and limitations, plus Prelims and Mains practice (GS Paper III Science & Technology, Biotechnology).

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About Roundtable IAS

Roundtable IAS was founded on a simple conviction: the civil services demand thinkers, not memorisers. Under the mentorship of Rohan Dange Sir — Distinguished Fellow at the Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, with over 15 years of UPSC coaching experience — we are building India's most intellectually rigorous UPSC preparation ecosystem, one where structured discussion replaces passive lectures and every aspirant receives personalised guidance.

From International Relations to Economy, from Essay to Interview, every programme at Roundtable IAS is designed to build the depth of understanding and clarity of expression that examiners consistently reward.

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The Roundtable Method

A pedagogy rooted in structured discourse, analytical rigour, and the conviction that civil servants are forged through dialogue, not dictation.

Conventional coaching relies on one-way lectures and rote memorisation. The Roundtable Method inverts that model. Every session is built around structured discussion — aspirants articulate positions, challenge assumptions, and refine arguments in real time. This mirrors what UPSC actually tests: the capacity to think clearly under pressure and communicate complex ideas with precision.

Rohan Dange Sir designed this approach after years of studying what separates top-ranked candidates from the rest. The answer was never more content — it was deeper engagement with the content they already had. The Roundtable Method provides that depth through deliberate practice, expert mentorship, and a community of peers who hold each other to the highest intellectual standard.

Structured Debates

Weekly roundtable sessions where aspirants argue both sides of policy questions, building the balanced perspective UPSC rewards.

Peer Learning

Small cohorts of serious aspirants who challenge each other's thinking, share insights, and raise the collective analytical standard.

Current Affairs Integration

Daily news mapped to syllabus topics in real time, ensuring your preparation stays relevant and exam-ready throughout the year.

Analytical Writing

Daily answer-writing with rubric-based evaluation that transforms information into structured, examiner-friendly arguments.

Mentorship Model

Direct access to Rohan Dange Sir and domain experts for strategy consultations, doubt resolution, and personalised guidance.

Weekly Live Sessions

Interactive live classes with real-time Q&A, ensuring conceptual clarity and consistent engagement with the syllabus.

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Rohan Dange — Founder & Chief Mentor, Roundtable IAS

Rohan Dange Sir — Founder & Chief Mentor

Founder & Chief Mentor

Rohan Dange Sir

Rohan Dange Sir is the Founder of Roundtable IAS and a Distinguished Fellow at the Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, where his work engages deeply with global affairs, security studies, and India's evolving strategic and foreign policy landscape.

With over 15 years of experience in UPSC coaching, Rohan has mentored civil services aspirants across international relations, economy, world history, essay, and political science. His teaching philosophy rejects rote learning in favour of structured dialogue and analytical rigour — translating complex policy and defence concepts into accessible, exam-ready frameworks.

Under his leadership, Roundtable IAS prioritises substance over spectacle — fostering collaborations with institutions, experts, and stakeholders committed to strengthening India's strategic discourse through knowledge and informed engagement.

“The UPSC doesn't test what you know — it tests how you think about what you know. Our job is to build that thinking muscle.”

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Roundtable IAS in the arena — academic conclaves, policy dialogues, and thought leadership in action.

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Diplomatic Conclave 2025

India's Global Standing: In Times of Flux and Disruption — organized by the Forum for Global Studies in collaboration with Roundtable IAS.

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