UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies (GS) Paper 2: Complete Question-wise Analysis and Synopsis

Contents Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice. (Answer in 150 words). (10 M) Comment on the need …

UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies (GS) Paper 1: Complete Question-wise Analysis and Synopsis

Contents Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. (10 M) Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism. (10 M) ‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.’ Elucidate. (10 M) How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss …

Globalization has created a paradoxical situation of modernization of lifestyle alongside revival of traditional identities. Analyse this paradox. Evaluate its implications for India’s social fabric.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society. Q2. Globalization has created a paradoxical situation of modernization of lifestyle alongside revival of traditional identities. Analyse this paradox. Evaluate its implications for India’s social fabric. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question In the context of globalization reshaping Indian society, simultaneously driving lifestyle modernization …

How has globalization altered the structure of Indian families? Examine its impact on intergenerational relations.

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society. Q1. How has globalization altered the structure of Indian families? Examine its impact on intergenerational relations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Globalization is reshaping Indian social institutions, especially families, through migration, technology, and cultural flows, making it relevant for GS-1 Society. Key Demand …

How do changing food habits and globalization impact India’s traditional dietary patterns and cultural identity? Discuss the socio-economic implications of this shift

Topic: Society Q1. How do changing food habits and globalization impact India’s traditional dietary patterns and cultural identity? Discuss the socio-economic implications of this shift. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The transformation of India’s dietary habits due to globalization, its impact on cultural identity, and the broader socio-economic consequences, making …

This was the year that said goodbye to hyper globalisation

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society   Source: IE  Direction: The article highlights the evolution of globalisation to hyper-globalisation and signs of the end of the era of hyper-globalisation.  Context: Two wars (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an economic war – a geopolitical confrontation between two superpowers – the US and …