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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights Mini SECURE: 31 January 2026

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General Studies – 1

Q1. Explain the role of physiography in determining the spatial distribution of hydropower potential in India. Discuss how changing energy needs are reshaping the functional importance of such regions. (10 M)

Q2. Examine the social causes behind worsening congestion in Indian metropolitan cities. Analyse its implications for urban inequality. Suggest measures rooted in social planning. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. Explain the scope and purpose of Article 142 of the Constitution. Examine the conditions under which the Supreme Court may invoke it to mould relief. (10 M)

Q4. Describe the present status of healthcare quality in India. Identify the major governance and regulatory gaps influencing service delivery. Discuss the priority reforms required to improve health outcomes. (15 M)

Q5. “The end of arms-control regimes marks a shift from regulated rivalry to strategic ambiguity”. In this context examine the statement and analyse its impact on crisis stability. Assess its long-term implications for global security. (15 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6. What is meant by de-dollarisation in the global economy? Identify the key economic and financial factors driving this trend. Bring out its implications for global financial stability. (15 M)

Q7. Distinguish between different levels of automation in robotic systems. Discuss why partial automation is often preferred in public applications. (10 M)

Q8. Describe the application of artificial intelligence in air pollution assessment. Highlight the challenges it faces in accounting for complex environmental interactions. (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. Attitude is not merely a mental state but a determinant of ethical conduct. Explain the structure of attitude. Examine how attitude influences behaviour in public life. (10 M)

Q10. The ethical challenges of modern societies arise more from moral confusion than moral absence. Examine the relevance of moral philosophy in addressing present-day ethical crises. (10 M)

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