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In the highly competitive UPSC Civil Services Examination, mastering current affairs is the key differentiator between selection and rejection. Among various sources available, Indian Express Current Affairs by Chandan Sharma Sir has emerged as one of the most trusted, exam-oriented, and effective resources for UPSC aspirants across the country.
This initiative by StudyIQ IAS bridges the gap between newspaper reading and UPSC-ready understanding, helping aspirants save time while gaining conceptual clarity.

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Why Indian Express is Crucial for UPSC Preparation
There is a growing belief among UPSC aspirants and toppers that The Indian Express newspaper provides the best analytical coverage of current affairs relevant for UPSC Prelims, Mains, Essay, and Interview.
Key Strengths of Indian Express for UPSC
1. Explained Page – A Treasure for Aspirants
The Explained Page of Indian Express offers 4–5 deeply researched topics daily, covering:
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Background and context
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Constitutional and legal aspects
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Economic, social, and international dimensions
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Way forward and policy implications
This format aligns perfectly with UPSC GS Papers II & III, Essay writing, and Interview preparation.
2. Balanced and Analytical Editorials
Unlike opinionated writing, Indian Express editorials maintain a balanced, evidence-based, and multidimensional outlook, which is exactly what UPSC expects in answers. These editorials help aspirants:
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Build critical thinking
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Frame neutral and mature answers
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Enrich content with constitutional values and governance perspectives
Indian Express Current Affairs by Chandan Sharma Sir – StudyIQ IAS
To make Indian Express more accessible and exam-centric, StudyIQ IAS conducts daily Indian Express Current Affairs sessions led by Chandan Sharma Sir, one of India’s most respected current affairs educators.
What Makes Chandan Sharma Sir’s Analysis Unique?
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Daily Indian Express Editorial Analysis for UPSC
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Selection of most relevant UPSC topics
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Simple explanation of complex issues
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Prelims + Mains integrated approach
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PPT/PDF notes for revision
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Practice questions for answer writing
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Guidance on effective note-making
Chandan Sharma Sir explains each topic in a structured and easy-to-assimilate manner, ensuring that aspirants not only understand the issue but also learn how to write answers in the UPSC format.
Benefits of Following Indian Express Current Affairs by Chandan Sharma Sir
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Saves 2–3 hours of daily newspaper reading
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Helps aspirants focus only on UPSC-relevant content
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Improves analytical ability and answer quality
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Strengthens preparation for Prelims, Mains, Essay, and Interview
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Ideal for UPSC, State PCS, and other competitive exams
Thousands of aspirants who followed these sessions have successfully cleared UPSC CSE, State PCS, and allied services examinations.
Who Should Follow These Sessions?
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Beginners struggling with newspaper analysis
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Mains-focused aspirants
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Working professionals with limited time
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State PCS aspirants
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Candidates looking to improve answer writing

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