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General Studies – 1
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Reference: TH
Why the question
Renewed scholarly interest in post-medieval temple architecture and the role of Nayaka patronage in shaping South Indian temple towns and rituals.Key Demand of the question
The answer must analyse how Nayaka-era temples differed architecturally from earlier Dravidian forms and explain the social, cultural, and political functions these temples performed in their time.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce the transition from early Dravidian to late Nayaka temple architecture with emphasis on scale and decorative evolution.Body
- Mention distinct architectural features introduced during the Nayaka period that set their temples apart.
- Describe the key cultural functions these temples fulfilled in their local ecosystems.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting how these temples became cultural capitals that integrated devotion, politics, and economy in South India.
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question:
The question is relevant due to the 2025 PIK study establishing atmospheric hysteresis and moisture bistability as key determinants of monsoon onset and withdrawal, which has major implications for climate adaptation in India.Key Demand of the question:
The answer must explain how bistability and atmospheric memory alter traditional understanding of monsoon dynamics and assess how these concepts can support early warning systems for climate resilience.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define hysteresis and bistability in atmospheric terms and link with monsoon behaviour.Body:
- Show how bistability changes our understanding of monsoon as a binary state system rather than gradual.
- Explain how atmospheric memory leads to delayed but sustained monsoon response, diverging from solar-driven models.
- Analyse how these concepts offer measurable thresholds for predictive modelling and potential early warning tools.
Conclusion:
Suggest how integrating these findings into policy and forecasting can transform India’s adaptive climate planning framework.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Disclosure of SC judges’ assets and in the context of rising demands for transparency in judicial functioning and global debates on balancing autonomy with accountability.Key Demand of the question
The answer must explore the challenges of ensuring transparency without compromising judicial independence and suggest institutional reforms with examples from other countries.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Mention the tension between judicial independence and public trust, especially after recent disclosures and corruption allegations.Body
- Highlight core challenges such as immunity laws, opaque inquiries, and high impeachment threshold.
- Suggest reforms like statutory asset disclosures, independent complaint bodies, and digital transparency systems.
- Draw from global models including Canada’s Judicial Council, UK’s complaint mechanism, and Korea’s internal ethics cells.
Conclusion
Argue for an institutional framework that promotes ethical integrity while safeguarding independence, drawing on best practices.
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
Delhi’s Directorate of Education conducts school-level screenings for disabilities, emphasizing timely interventions and support for inclusive education.Key Demand of the question:
The answer must evaluate how the RPwD Act legally supports inclusive schooling and assess the real extent of its implementation, citing successes and failures across Indian states.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain the shift introduced by the RPwD Act toward inclusive, rights-based education for children with disabilities.Body:
- Explain the key provisions and constitutional alignment that make the RPwD Act relevant for inclusive schooling.
- Assess the success in implementation, such as app-based screening and teacher training initiatives.
- Highlight failures like lack of special educators, inaccessible infrastructure, and social stigma.
Conclusion:
Suggest that bridging the implementation gap requires state accountability, improved infrastructure, and social awareness to realise the Act’s inclusive vision.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
The announcement of India’s own space station by 2035, coupled with recent space achievements and collaborations like Axiom-4, makes it essential to assess its multidimensional significance and global parity.Key Demand of the question:
The answer must evaluate the scientific, economic, and strategic advantages of the Bharatiya Antariksha Station and provide a comparative analysis with existing international space stations.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight India’s transition from satellite launches to building sustained orbital infrastructure.
Body
- Scientific benefits: Highlight how the station can enable long-term microgravity experiments, health studies, and technology testing.
- Economic benefits: Mention opportunities for startups, commercial services, job creation, and innovation.
- Strategic benefits: Point out enhanced deterrence, regional space leadership, and interplanetary mission readiness.
- Comparison with international stations: Suggest comparative size, design approach, autonomy, and international engagement models.
Conclusion
India’s station will symbolise a leap into sustained space presence, marking a turning point in its global technological leadership.
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
The Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7), “to deliver justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families”.Key Demand of the question
The answer must examine the logic and evolution behind India’s calibrated military posture and analyse how it influences the nature, scope, and balance of sub-conventional warfare in South Asia.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly mention India’s shift from passive deterrence to proactive but limited cross-border strikes post-2016.Body
- Explain the elements of India’s evolving strategic posture like precision targeting, cumulative justice, and escalation control.
- Analyse how this shift affects sub-conventional warfare in terms of deterrence dynamics, proxy conflict containment, regional doctrines, and strategic signalling.
Conclusion
Suggest that while this posture strengthens India’s deterrence credibility, it also requires careful management to avoid conflict spirals in a nuclear backdrop.
General Studies – 4
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
In the wake of recent caste-based violence in Tamil Nadu, where administrative silence raised questions about the ethical duty of public servants in addressing injustice.Key Demand of the question
The answer must explain the meaning of ethical neutrality and argue why it must involve active moral engagement, especially when injustice targets vulnerable communities.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define ethical neutrality and clarify that it entails active justice-oriented conduct, not emotional detachment.Body
- Explain how ethical neutrality involves upholding justice through impartial but proactive action.
- Analyse how misinterpreting neutrality as apathy enables injustice and erodes public trust.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting the need for ethical training that aligns neutrality with constitutional morality and public service values.
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