This channel is led by Dr. Saloni Khanna - you have seen her in UPSC mock interviews or in classes teaching Economics & thinking frameworks or on TV Debates talking about policy and geopolitics .
Here, UPSC is not treated as just an exam. It’s a way to understand how power works in India, how policy shapes lives and how future officers can become sensitive, fair and responsible.
Saloni uses her experience as a teacher and interview panelist to help aspirants:
• Understand economy, governance and public policy in simple language
• Prepare for UPSC interviews with real questions and mock setups
• Build strong communication and argumentation skills
• Think deeply about gender, caste, privilege and social sensitivity
• Ask better questions of the system and of themselves
This space is for aspirants tired of noise and shortcuts. If you want clarity, emotional maturity and honest guidance, you’re in the right place.
Write to me anytime: teamthesalonikhanna@gmail.com
Saloni Khanna
USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 8
A city has water reserves for only 30 days.
As a decision-maker, who should get priority :- households, farmers, industries, or essential public services?
There may not be one perfect answer.
You have 60 seconds.
Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re not looking for the answer alone.
We’re looking for the thinking behind it.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #UPSC2027 #UPSCPreparation #CurrentAffairs #DailyCurrentAffairs #UPSCMains #UPSCPrelims #IASPreparation #WaterCrisis #WaterSecurity #Governance #UPSCInterview
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 6
A scorpion, an insect, was reportedly found in the food served at a hostel mess in Lucknow, raising questions about food safety, hygiene, and institutional accountability.
But for a UPSC aspirant, the incident can be looked at beyond the headline.
Which issue would you focus on while analyzing this incident?
Vote in the poll and tell us your reasoning in the comments. 🧠
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #FoodSafety #Governance
Choose:
1. Food safety & public health
2. Institutional accountability
3. Regulatory enforcement
4. Student welfare & rights
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 6
The Supreme Court recently suggested linking unpaid traffic e-challans with electricity bills, raising a larger question about how the State should enforce civic compliance.
Should essential utilities be linked to traffic violations?
Does this raise concerns of proportionality and governance?
There may not be one perfect answer.
You have 60 seconds.
Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re not looking for the answer alone.
We’re looking for the thinking behind it.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #Governance #IndianPolity #EChallan
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 5
Bank unions are demanding a 5-day workweek, raising a larger question about what India should prioritize while reforming its banking system.
Should employee welfare come first?
Should public convenience take priority?
Can digital banking reduce the impact of fewer working days?
Or should economic growth remain the bigger consideration?
There may not be one perfect answer.
You have 60 seconds.
Read the question. Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re not looking for the answer alone.
We’re looking for the thinking behind it.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #BankStrike #Banking #IndianEconomy
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 4
When a woman voluntarily becomes a surrogate primarily because of financial hardship, the decision may appear to be a matter of personal choice.
But can a choice be completely free when economic circumstances shape the choices available to her?
So where should we draw the line between reproductive autonomy and exploitation?
You have 60 seconds.
Read the question. Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re not looking for the answer alone.
We’re looking for the thinking behind it.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #Surrogacy #ReproductiveRights #Feminism #GenderJustice #Ethics #IndianSociety #UPSCPreparation #WomenAndSociety
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 3
When crude oil and fertiliser prices rise, the impact can travel through the entire economy from production costs to everyday prices.
But what kind of inflationary pressure does this actually create?
You have 60 seconds.
Read the question. Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re not looking for the answer alone.
We’re looking for the thinking behind it.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #Inflation #CrudeOil #IndianEconomy #UPSCPreparation
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 2
A new question.
A new perspective to build.
You have 60 seconds.
Read the question. Pick your position. Then tell us why in the comments.
We’re looking for the reasoning behind your answer not just the answer.
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSCPreparation #UPSCCommunity #AnswerWriting #CivilServices
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USE YOUR BRAIN | Chapter 1
Most aspirants consume information.
The best aspirants learn to process it.
That’s the purpose of this series.
Every day, you’ll get one UPSC-style question.
No Google. No AI. Just your brain
And 60 seconds to think.
Read the question, structure your thoughts, and drop your approach in the comments and we will pin the strongest reasoning in comments tomorrow.
Ready?
Your 60 seconds start now.
#UseYourBrain #UPSCPreparation #UPSCCommunity #AnswerWriting #CivilServices
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Who is this man?
Some of you might wonder!
Today's Engineer's Day - India's tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, who didn't just build dams, he used engineering as a governance tool.
Made me think: would we build or govern differently today if more decision-makers had technical backgrounds instead of just political ones?
Drop your take in the comments!
More engineers in policymaking = more efficient, less messy? Or more rigid, less democratic?
#EngineersDay #Visvesvaraya #India #governance #engineers
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Why was only vegetarian food served at BRICS?
Before you look for the answer, take a moment to think about it.
Could it be cultural sensitivity, religious considerations, sustainability, diplomatic strategy or something else?
No Google. You have 60 seconds.
Put down what you think in the comments and more importantly, tell me why.
In competitive exams, especially UPSC, you’re not always tested on whether you know an answer. You’re tested on how you think about a question.
So, let’s build the habit of thinking first, searching later.
And We’ll pick the strongest answer and explain what made its reasoning stand out in our next post.
#vegetarian #brics #upsc #answers #modiji #culture #food #diplomacy
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