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Gist of EPW

Here’s a refined summary—a gist—of the Economic & Political Weekly (EPW) and its weekly digest, tailored for UPSC preparation:

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🧠 What is EPW?

• Economic & Political Weekly is a prestigious, peer-reviewed weekly journal established in 1949 (renamed in 1966), published by the Sameeksha Trust.
• It uniquely blends rigorous academic research (Special Articles) with insightful commentary on contemporary issues—covering economics, politics, sociology, environment, law, gender, and more.

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🎯 Why is it valuable for UPSC?

• Offers multidisciplinary analysis, essential for both Prelims current affairs and Mains essay/GS answers .
• Draws from reputed contributors—Nobel laureates, academics, activists, policymakers—enhancing credibility and depth .
• Takes a progressive editorial stance, often acting as India’s social conscience through critical perspectives .

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📥 The “Gist of EPW” Series

• Multiple UPSC platforms (e.g., BYJU’S, Shankar IAS) publish weekly/monthly gists—summarized versions of EPW content relevant to UPSC.
  • BYJU’S curates key takeaways for Prelims & Mains every week .
  • Shankar IAS compiles monthly digests, condensing discussion-worthy articles.

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🔍 How to use EPW effectively?

For UPSC Preparation	How EPW Helps	Use Strategy
Prelims Current Affairs	Contextualized news and data (e.g., gender gap, toy industry trends in a lockdown)	Read weekly gist, highlight facts/statistics
Mains Answers/Essays	Thematic analysis—state, social justice, economy, environment	Extract arguments, diverse viewpoints
Optional Subjects (Pol Sci/Sociology)	Peer-reviewed papers on developmental, social theory	Dive into special articles
Research & Data insights	EPWRF reports contain rich statistics (e.g., national accounts)	Use in analytical answers/data sections

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✅ Recommended Approach

1. Subscribe to a weekly Gist of EPW (BYJU’S, Shankar IAS, IASbaba).
2. Target reading: 2–3 ecology/politics/economy articles per week.
3. Maintain a CA notebook:
   • Write concise summaries.
   • Note statistical facts and key quotes.
4. Revise monthly:
   • Revisit key themes.
   • Practice integrating EPW insights into Mains answers or essays.

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📌 Bottom Line

EPW is a cornerstone intellectual resource—rich in analysis, authoritative in scope, and highly relevant to UPSC. The weekly gists make it digestible and exam-aligned.

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