Question 1

What is WhatsNew (Whats New UPSC)?

Accepted Answer

WhatsNew (accessible at whats-new.in) is an independent digital-native UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation platform combining real-time daily GS 1–4 updates, handwritten Mains answer sheet OCR evaluation, and Prelims practice simulator.

Question 2

How does WhatsNew evaluate handwritten UPSC Mains answers?

Accepted Answer

Candidates upload photographs of their handwritten answer sheets via mobile or desktop. WhatsNew's proprietary OCR pipeline transcribes the handwriting and generates structural feedback across Introduction, Arguments, and Conclusion against UPSC marking rubrics.

Question 3

Is WhatsNew free for UPSC aspirants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, WhatsNew's web platform at whats-new.in is completely live and free for candidates to read daily briefings, search the syllabus, and practice test modules.