UPSC Prep Decoded

Run by Abhyankar's IAS -- a coaching institute with real skin in the game -- UPSC Prep Decoded takes a slightly different approach than most aspirant-run podcasts. This one has institutional knowledge behind it, and you can hear it in how topics are framed. The show does not just explain concepts; it explicitly connects them to exam strategy. Across 61 episodes updated weekly, the podcast covers government policies, current schemes, and exam-relevant analysis. Recent topics include BRICS expansion and India's foreign policy positioning, generative AI applications in India's economic growth, food safety versus food security distinctions, and the historical context of the sedition law. These are not random current affairs picks -- they are the kind of nuanced topics that show up as essay questions or GS Mains answers. Episodes run 5 to 18 minutes, with production credits going to Risha Bhosale for sound editing, which gives it a slightly more polished feel than many independent UPSC shows. The host also dedicates episodes to preparation strategy itself -- Prelims analysis, current affairs study methods, and even physical and mental wellness for exam aspirants. That last part matters more than most coaching content acknowledges. The institutional backing means the content reflects what has actually worked for students who cleared the exam through Abhyankar's program. It is not theory about preparation; it is advice filtered through actual results. If you want a podcast that treats UPSC prep as a professional project rather than a hobby, this one delivers.