Arpit Adlakha, writer and current affairs content specialist
11+years of writing experience
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Arpit Adlakha

Senior Faculty – GS Paper II and Current Affairs

Arpit Adlakha has 11 years of experience in teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants. As a Senior Faculty for GS Paper II and Current Affairs, he helps students understand complex topics in a simple and practical way. His areas of expertise include Current Affairs, International Relations, Internal Security and Essay Writing. He connects classroom learning with real-world events and encourages students to explore different viewpoints before forming their own opinions. His interactive teaching approach helps aspirants develop analytical skills, understand issues in depth and present their ideas clearly in UPSC answers. He aims to make learning more engaging and help students approach their preparation with greater clarity and confidence.

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About the Faculty

Arpit Adlakha holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Pune. He appeared in the UPSC Mains examination in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and in the UPSC Interview in 2016 and 2017. His experience with the examination process helps him understand the preparation needs of aspirants.

His teaching approach focuses on interactive discussions and practical learning. He encourages students to look at issues from different perspectives, ask questions and form their own opinions. This approach helps them understand topics beyond facts and develop the ability to explain their views with proper reasoning.

He also guides students in connecting current events with the UPSC syllabus. This helps them understand the wider context of national and international issues and use relevant information in their answers. His focus on clear writing and logical presentation helps aspirants prepare answers that address the question directly.

As a mentor, he encourages students to build confidence, improve their understanding of subjects and develop a thoughtful approach to exam preparation. He has mentored candidates who secured AIR 212 and AIR 236 in their first attempt and AIR 56 in their second attempt.

Editorial approach

How every article is shaped

01

Establish the context

Begin with the background a reader needs before examining the latest development.

02

Organise the evidence

Bring key facts, concepts and institutional details into a clear, logical structure.

03

Explain the significance

Connect the issue with its wider policy, social, economic or international implications.

04

Keep it exam-relevant

Highlight useful links with the UPSC syllabus without reducing the subject to isolated facts.

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