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Every weekday

The Daily Brief

The day's current affairs, filtered to what's actually worth your time.

FAQ

About the Daily Brief

What's in each Daily Brief?

Between 7 and 12 stories from the day's news, chosen for UPSC relevance and balanced across GS Papers 1 to 4. Each one covers why it's in the news, the key details and facts, a Prelims-style MCQ and a Mains question.

Which sources does it cover?

Leading newspapers and news sites — The Hindu, The Indian Express and ThePrint among them — along with official government sources such as the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and ministry websites. Everything is filtered so you only read what's likely to matter in the exam.

Is it free? Do I need to sign up?

Free, with no sign-up. Every brief opens as a PDF you can read online or download.

When is a new brief published?

Every weekday. Past briefs stay listed on this page, newest first, so you can catch up on anything you missed.

Is the Daily Brief enough for current affairs?

It covers the day's news. For revision, pair it with The Monthly Compass, which distils each month's current affairs into a single issue.