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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights Mini SECURE: 21 June 2025

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General Studies – 1

Q1. Outline the significance of India’s ancient universities in shaping intellectual and cultural exchanges. Explain their relevance for India’s educational heritage. (10 M)

Q2. “India faces a triple challenge — persistent high fertility in parts, a looming ageing population, and urban disorder”. Discuss. What are the key drivers of this situation? Suggest policy reforms to address it. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. “The structure of the Finance Commission appointment process creates the perception of partisanship”. Critically examine. How does this affect cooperative federalism in India? (15 M)

Q4. “Delays in India’s district judiciary stem from deeper failures of institutional design rather than mere underfunding”. Discuss. (15 M)

Q5. “The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a product of the Cold War era, yet it remains central to today’s nuclear order”. Assess the treaty’s contemporary relevance and the key challenges it faces. (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6. India’s integration with global value chains remains weak in mid-tech manufacturing. Examine structural causes. Assess the opportunities emerging from supply chain shifts post-pandemic. Recommend a comprehensive trade strategy. (15 M)

Q7. How does nitrogen fertiliser production contribute to global carbon emissions? Explain how plasma-based green fertilisers offer emission reductions. (10 M)

Q8. Analyse the economic and labour market implications of clean energy adoption in rural households. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. Loss of emotional control often leads to irreversible ethical violations. Examine the role of emotional intelligence in preventing violent outcomes in interpersonal conflicts. (10 M)

Q10. In what ways does compassion act as a counterforce to exploitation in commerce? Examine its role in promoting ethical treatment of vulnerable sections in society. (10 M)

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