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Download the official PDFs released by UPSC for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 — GS I–IV, Essay, Optional subjects, and Compulsory language papers. General Studies (GS) – Official PDFs General Studies Paper – I (1.75 MB) General Studies Paper – II (2.36 MB) General Studies Paper – III (2.72 MB) General Studies Paper – IV …
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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 …
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UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 Analysis (Videos) — Sample Answers & Strategy Held on 23 Aug 2025 • Detailed analysis videos with sample answers & approach • Ideal for revision and future attempts. Watch the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 analysis. Each …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Context: Mumbai has introduced India’s first Postgraduate Diploma program in Temple Management, focusing on the management, preservation, and administration of temples. Aim: The course aims to enhance efficiency in handling religious institutions and their resources. Relevance for UPSC: Can be used in GS Paper 2 (Governance): As an example of improving management of public and …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: LM Context: The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed by the Lok Sabha. Cooperatives in India and issues faced by them: Meaning: Co-operatives are voluntary, democratic, and autonomous …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: ET Context: The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 to amend the offshore areas mineral law was introduced in Lok Sabha. About the bill: The bill, prepared …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: IE Context: Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which cracks down on film piracy along with changing how movies are certified by the censor board. The background: …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Source: TH Context: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023 is set to be taken up during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament. Objective of the Bill: To redefine the regulatory landscape of the country with decriminalisation of minor offences …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Source: IE Context: The Union government withdrew the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019 from the Lok Sabha. What is DNA technology? DNA/Deoxyribonucleic acid is the genetic material of …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: The article discusses the dilemmas India faces in pursuing its great power ambitions. Some argue that India should prioritize uplifting its people above the poverty line and improving governance before venturing into global power politics. However, the article emphasizes that India’s rise as a great …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to health Source: TH Context: It seems that the last mile to realising the dream of a polio-free world is going to be challenging. Why? The US, UK and Israel recently reported polio cases in unvaccinated people after having been polio-free for more than a decade. Their …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate Source: CGDEV Context: An Independent Expert Group (IEG) that was commissioned by the Indian G20 Presidency has released the ‘Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks: The Triple Agenda’ report. What are Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)? An MDB is an international financial …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: The Indian PM’s decision to stop in Cairo (Egypt) on his way back from Washington and Abu Dhabi (UAE) as he came home from Paris suggests India is looking for greater engagement in Africa, Asia and the waters (Indo-Pacific) that connect them. Other similar …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Global Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: OECD Context: 138 members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) – representing over 90% of global GDP – agreed to an Outcome Statement. BEPS: It refers to corporate tax planning strategies used by multinationals …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Poverty and Hunger Source: IE Context: The NITI Aayog released the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’. Key highlights: India has registered a decline in the number of multidimensionally poor from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021. In absolute terms, ~13.5 crore Indians …
