Attempts in UPSC Civil Services 2026 and Age Limit for UPSC CSAT 2026 The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious competitive exams in India, used to select candidates for various civil services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others. For aspirants preparing for the UPSC CSE in 2026, understanding the rules regarding attempts and age limits is crucial for effective planning and strategy. Attempts in UPSC Civil Services Exam The number of attempts allowed in the UPSC CSE is an important aspect of the examination process. This limit is defined by the UPSC guidelines, which vary based on the category of the candidate. General Category: - Candidates belonging to the **General category** are allowed a maximum of **6 attempts**. OBC (Other Backward Classes): - Candidates under the **OBC category** can avail a maximum of **9 attempts**. SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled T...
What is Pollution? Pollution is the contamination of natural environment with contaminating elements that cause adverse changes. Thus, it is the process which destroys the natural environment i.e. an anti-natural process. These contaminating elements are called as Pollutants. They are either foreign elements or natural elements which contaminate the natural environments. Majority of pollution is caused by the activities carried out by humans for its benefits or enjoyment of natural resources. Forms (Types) of pollution: There are different forms of pollution according the natural habitat which it effects. Major forms of pollution are: 1. Air pollution 2. Light pollution 3. Littering 4. Noise pollution 5. Soil contamination 6. Radioactive contamination 7. Thermal pollution 8. Visual pollution 9. Water pollution 10. Plastic pollution In today’s world, the worst form of pollution is the air pollution. It is causing premature...